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  • The Monticello High School volleyball team held its annual awards banquet Nov. 19 in the MHS Commons. Voted for team awards, from left: DeLainy Fellinger, Beka Prull, Jordan Kuper, Gabrielle Steiner, Rylee Bauer, Sophie Hodge and Tori McDonald. (Photos by Pete Temple)
    Banquet celebrates 20-win season
    12/03/2019 - 8:51am

  • Monticello junior Tyler Luensman was voted to the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) All-State football team, making the Class 2A third team as a defensive back. Luensman made three interceptions during the season, and averged 16.1 yards on kickoff returns and 11.6 yards on punt returns. Luensman is shown returning a kickoff against Cascade this past season. (Express file photo)
    IPSWA All-State
    12/03/2019 - 8:46am
  • Hillcrest Family Services to close Monticello center
    12/02/2019 - 3:28pm
  • Discussion continues of Old Dubuque Road
    12/02/2019 - 3:25pm
  • County reviews five-year road program
    12/02/2019 - 3:21pm

  • Outgoing Jones County Tourism Association member, Kim Brooks of Monticello, was honored with a certificate for her eight years of service to the organization. Tourism held its annual meeting on Nov. 19. Brooks has been president for the last several years. (Photo courtesy of the Anamosa Journal-Eureka)
    Tourism recaps 2019 at annual meeting
    12/02/2019 - 3:19pm
  • City shows interest in Iowa’s Ride
    12/02/2019 - 3:06pm

  • DuTrac Community Credit Union in Monticello donated $500 to the Jones County Family Council for the Shop with a Cop program. Donations are still being collected to help Jones County middle schoolers purchase presents for their family for the holiday season. From left are Heather Weers, Family Council coordinator; Dave Postel, DuTrac branch manager; and Sherri Hunt, Family Council member. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
    Donations sought for third annual ‘Shop with a Cop’
    12/02/2019 - 2:59pm
  • Board discusses regional mental health request
    11/20/2019 - 2:19pm
  • Board hears from Hein, Koelker on school funding, other issues
    11/20/2019 - 2:14pm
  • Monticello downtown assessment: Part 3
    11/20/2019 - 2:08pm

  • On Nov. 11, Midland schools held its Veterans Day ceremony. This year’s guest speaker was retired Col. Stephen Kaftan, who spoke about his career in the Air Force. Kaftan also shared about the sacrifices made by veterans. (Photos submitted)
    Midland school honors Veterans Day
    11/20/2019 - 2:07pm

  • The Monticello High School football team held its annual awards event Nov. 11 in the MHS Auditorium. Panthers who were voted All-District include, first row from left: Jeff Carlson, Justin Recker, Kain Luensman, Brayden Cleeton and John James. Second row: Luke Weber, Mason Reuter, Devin Kraus, Cade Folken, Owen Thomas and Luke Lambert. Not pictured is Tyler Luensman. (Photos by Pete Temple)
    Panthers celebrate return to postseason at awards event
    11/20/2019 - 2:02pm

  • The Monticello High School cross country team held its annual awards event Nov. 11 in the MHS Commons. All-State Panther runners, from left: Emma Althoff, Harrison Ahlrichs and Cole Cruise. Althoff and Ahlrichs were also voted Rookies of the Year by the team. (Photos by Pete Temple)
    State trophy-winning season is celebrated
    11/20/2019 - 1:58pm

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    Deputy Treasurer killed in accident
    11/14/2019 - 3:45pm

Opinion

12/02/2019 - 2:57pm
Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 30
Saturday, Nov. 30 marks the 10th annual “Small Business Saturday.” This is the day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday where shoppers are encouraged to patronize their locally owned and operated small-town businesses.  Otherwise known as “Shop...
Fun, unique facts about Iowa
Farming community should respect in-town community
An update on the Monticello Food Pantry
The greatest treasure is Christ
Veterans honored in many ways

Agriculture

12/05/2019 - 8:37am
Webinar to cover loan resources for organic transition
     A webinar about new loan resources for farmers interested in organic transition or expansion is planned for Dec. 11 at noon, hosted by the Iowa Organic Association, Mad Agriculture and Perennial Fund, and Leopold Center for Sustainable...
4-H NEWS
Extension youth programming, staffing to increase
Crop Advantage meetings are set
4-H NEWS
Degrees, awards doled out at FFA Fall Festival

Features


Keleher’s Jewelry is now celebrating 25 years in business in Monticello. From left are owner Tom Keleher and long-time employees Betty Schmit and Kathy Cooper. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
12/02/2019 - 3:35pm
Keleher’s Jewelry looks back on 25 years in business
Sept. 1, 1994. This was the date 25 years ago that Nelson’s Jewelry officially became Keleher’s Jewelry.  The jewelry store was originally located at 114 E. First St. in downtown Monticello. Following a devastating fire in November 2012, Keleher’s...
Tourism recaps 2019 at annual meeting
Monticello Heritage Center receives honored donation
Donations sought for third annual ‘Shop with a Cop’
McDonough’s ‘Holiday Grande’ benefits Camp Courageous
Seven local veterans awarded QOV

Sports

12/05/2019 - 8:54am
Panthers excel in opener
     A distinct height advantage, a strong start, and two outstanding individual performances added up to a lopsided victory in the season opener for the Monticello High School girls basketball team.      The Panthers rode early leads of 10-0 and 14...
Panthers roll to sweep of Marion
Panther team to compete at State
PREVIEW: Talented Panthers bid for elite status in state
PREVIEW: Experience, height bode well for MHS
PREVIEW: Panthers show balance, experience

Obituaries


Mildred Hinrichs
12/02/2019 - 3:14pm
Mildred Hinrichs Nov. 9, 1929 – Nov. 22, 2019
Mildred Hinrichs, age 90, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where friends may...
Don Hagen Oct. 7, 1930 –Nov. 20, 2019
LaQuita Joy Good May 19, 1937 – Nov. 18, 2019
Kenneth H. Hosch Oct. 14, 1931 – Nov. 18, 2019
Michael William Cleeton Oct. 4, 1948 – Nov. 24, 2019
Eric J. Jasper Dec. 1, 1959 – Nov. 15, 2019

News


Jay Hanken of Monticello, 67, was reported missing on Nov. 23. His family last saw him on Nov. 19. On Nov. 24, Hanken’s body was found in Kitty Creek. Cause of death is pending. (Photo submitted)
12/02/2019 - 3:32pm
Body of missing Monticello man located
On Saturday evening, Nov. 23, the Monticello Police Department issued an Operation Quickfind for 67-year-old Jay Hanken of Monticello.  His family contacted the police on the evening of Nov. 23. They reported their last contact with Hanken was...
JRMC announces expansion of Monticello clinic
Hillcrest Family Services to close Monticello center
Anamosa prison has a new warden
Discussion continues of Old Dubuque Road
County reviews five-year road program

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