News
03/11/2026 - 3:28pm
Jones County residents, especially those living outside city limits, are projected to see an increase in the amount they pay in their property taxes that fund county operations.
For the past month and a half, the Jones County Supervisors have met...
Opinion
03/11/2026 - 11:36am
Every Iowan deserves clean, safe drinking water. That’s not negotiable. It’s fundamental to our health, our communities, and our quality of life. As Secretary of Agriculture, protecting our natural resources while keeping Iowa agriculture strong has...
Agriculture
03/04/2026 - 11:51am
The House passed a bill Feb. 25 to create and implement a statewide, 30-year resilience plan to protect state life, property and other assets in the event of a flood or other water-related disaster.
Rep. John Wills, R-Spirit Lake, said the...
Sports
Conley Schauf
03/11/2026 - 11:50am
After leading the Monticello boys basketball team to a 16-7 record this season, seniors Conley Schauf and Alex Jamison found their names on the River Valley Conference North Division all-conference list.
Schauf was named co-player of the year...
Obituaries
03/11/2026 - 11:50am
Marjory Stubbe, of Monticello, died Thursday, Feb. 26, after an extended illness. A Time of Reflection and light refreshments will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m., all at the First...
Features
Starting the 319 Express in December 2025, the Bouskas revamped an old school bus to haul parties to and from their destinations. (Photo submitted by Tish Bouska)
03/11/2026 - 3:48pm
Mark and Tish Bouska already owned the buses. All it took was converting one of the old buses they use for their Monticello River Rental business into something more.
“It’s always been my idea to have one (party bus rental),” Mark said. “And then...
