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03/27/2024 - 8:53am
   The AEA bill has once again been revised by the House after the Senate passed their revision of the earlier House bill. This bill is the final iteration of this AEA bill and will see no other amending or revision. It is supported by the House...

Agriculture


Abby Boysen
03/27/2024 - 9:21am
   Abby Boysen has accepted the position of regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Jones, Linn, Benton and Cedar counties in northeast Iowa. She begins the position on April 8.    As regional director, Boysen...

Features


At the School Foundation event on March 23, the MHS Class of 1944 was represented by Pauline Antons and Nedra Hanken. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
03/27/2024 - 9:02am
     It was a year of celebrations at this year’s Monticello School District Foundation Tailgate Party and Alumni Reunion.    Those in attendance included Monticello High School alumni; Monticello Community School District (MCSD) staff, teachers,...

Sports


Monticello’s Nicholas Schrader (left) and Grant Gassman (right) race a Bellevue runner during the River Valley Conference Indoor Meet March 19 in Dubuque. (Photos by Pete Temple)
03/27/2024 - 9:35am
   Two conference champions and three other top-four finishes lifted the Monticello boys track and field team to a fifth place finish in the River Valley Conference Indoor Meet March 21 at the University of Dubuque.    Winning titles were Urijah...

Obituaries


Sue Chapman
03/27/2024 - 7:57am
    Born in Dubuque, Iowa, on June 25, 1962, Sue grew up loving to be outside enjoying nature. She was a hippie through and through. She was heavily involved with ballet as a child and teenager and then continued being involved by judging...

News


Sen. Carrie Koelker and Rep. Steve Bradley fielded questions from attendees at the forum on March 22. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
03/27/2024 - 9:00am
     The final Jones County Economic Development (JCED) legislative forum was held on Friday, March 22, in Anamosa. Despite the wintry weather that hit earlier in the day, many people filled the room to hear from our legislators.    Both Sen. Carrie...

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