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Spring flooding

Posted June 5, 2013 at 9:29 am

The Maquoketa River flooded into Walnut Acres Campground late last week. Owners Chip and Kim Smith notified campers on Thursday afternoon, May 30, of possible flooding and had the campers relocate to higher ground. According to Jones County Emergency Management Coordinator Brenda Leonard, the river crested in Monticello around 5 a.m. on May 31, 4 inches below the 100-year flood plain. (Photos by Kim Brooks)

Mon Maq Dam looked quite different on Thursday, May 30, after over a week of heavy rains. Many local people came out to the dam on May 30 to see the damage as tree limbs, tree trunks, several boat docks and dozens of barrels filled with toxic chemicals lined the dam. The debris from upstream blocked the active flow of the Maquoketa River over the dam, causing water to spill over onto

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    Memorial Day 2013

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Local business owner and City Council member Tom Yeoman gave a meaningful Memorial Day message about the meaning of the day and his remembrances of his father, Orvin Yeoman, who served his country in WWII. (Photos by Kim Brooks)

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News

    Hahn takes on director role for Ambulance Service

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Brian Hahn was hired as the new Monticello Ambulance Service Director. Hahn was a volunteer for the Monticello service in 2010, so he’s familiar with the area. After just two weeks on the job, Hahn is looking forward to serving the Monticello community.

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    Kazebeer awarded for service to Senior Dining

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Geraldine Kazebeer (center) from Monticello was recently awarded an Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award from the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Attending the ceremony with Kazebeer were Monticello Senior Dining Manager Judy Krouse and Kazebeer’s daughter Carol Merfeld and son-in-law, not pictured. (Photo submitted)

     

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    Nick Sauser closes up shop

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Retires after 48 years in auto business

    After 48 years in the service center business, Nick and Julie Sauser closed up shop on May 31. Nick said the time has come to retire and take more trips. He still plans to drive the

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    Ironside and son take in D.C. on Honor Flight

    Posted May 29, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    PHOTO: This was taken as Joe Ironside (far left) was leaving Cedar Rapids for the Honor Flight trip to D.C. on May 21. Also pictured are Vietnam veteran Harold Christ from Des Moines and their guardian on the trip, Joe’s son Mike Ironside.

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    Panther Park goes to auction on 20th anniversary

    Posted May 29, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    PHOTO: A crowd gathers within the Panther Park playground to section off the equipment during the auction, May 22.  (Photo by Emily Burds)

    PHOTO: Joe Cruise auctions off one of the final pieces during the Panther Park sale last

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Sports

    Sweeps give MHS seven straight wins

    Posted June 13, 2013 at 9:16 am

    PHOTO: Despite a coach’s efforts, Monticello’s Sonya McCormick tags out a Wilton runner at third base June 4 in Wilton. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Stonebraker, Tipton Conservative)

    SOFTBALL

    By Pete Temple, Express Sports

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    An amazing career – with plenty of help

    Posted June 13, 2013 at 9:14 am

    JUNE 12 HOME STRETCH COLUMN — PETE TEMPLE, SPORTS EDITOR

    Kirk Park has learned a great deal in 30 years as Midland High School’s athletic director.

    One of the biggest things he learned was the value of being

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    MLB draft day steals

    Posted June 13, 2013 at 9:14 am

    JUNE 12 OFF THE MARK COLUMN — MARK SPENSLEY, CO-PUBLISHER

    As much as I get all hyped up for the NFL draft, I am the polar opposite when it comes to the MLB draft. I usually have no idea when it even happens, as there

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    Close wins keep coming for MHS

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    BASEBALL

    By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor

    Monticello’s baseball team is no doubt hoping that this knack for winning close games continues throughout the season.

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    Talented Panthers charge into season

    Posted June 5, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    SOFTBALL PREVIEW

    By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor

    With five returning all-conference players from a team that won the Tri-Rivers Conference championship and went 35-6 overall, the Monticello High School softball team

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