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 school bus for the Monticello School District during the school year. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
After 48 years in the towing and automotive service business, Nick Sauser decided to close up shop and retire. With wife Julie helping to run the business by his side, the two want to take the time to travel and take it easy.
Nick’s career actually started
Permanent campers are lined up in several of the 33 campsites on the property at Outback Campground. Permanents are generally there from mid-May to October. (Photos by Emily Burds)
Owners (from left to right) Craig Arduser, Charlie Arduser with grandson Gage (3), Jenny Steuri, and Gary Steuri pose in front of the main cabin office.
By Emily Burds, Express Intern
For the past five
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. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Brian Hahn has only been at his new post for a couple of weeks now, but the
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)
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
People volunteer in their community for a variety of reasons, but for 84-year-old Geraldine Kazebeer, volunteering for the Senior Dining program in Monticello
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. (Photos submitted)
PHOTO: Ironside had never seen the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. He said it was an impressive sight to see.
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
PHOTO: The 2013 Jones County Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m. at Dean Nelson Field. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
By Emily Burds, Express Intern
One hundred years later and the American Cancer Society is still celebrating birthdays. This year’s Jones County Relay for Life will recognize this momentous anniversary at the Relay on Friday, June 7, beginning at 5 p.m. with
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 Wednesday, May 22. (Photo by Emily Burds)
By Emily Burds, Express Intern
The Monticello School Board auctioned off Shannon Elementary’s Panther Park last Wednesday night, May
City Council
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Police Chief Britt Smith discussed the civil citation compendium (synopsis) with the Monticello City Council during their regular meeting on May 20.
City Administrator Doug Herman and Smith have been working on the citation collection for some time now. This compendium sets out the various citation amounts for violating a city ordinance that is pursued by the city
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Jones County has a new Prevention Specialist, working to continue the efforts set out by the SPF SIG (Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant).
Amber Quartier started her new position in late April, after Patti Bammert, the previous SPF SIG coordinator, left to seek additional employment.
Quartier is originally from Delaware County, but now resides in Marion.
Monticello School Board
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Jon Kyte, a 2000 graduate of Monticello High School, has been named head coach of the Panther varsity football team.
The Monticello School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Kyte at its regular meeting Monday, May 20.
Kyte, 31, served the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the University of Dubuque football team, coaching the
PHOTO: Casey Kann is the new administrator at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Campus. Kann said she is looking forward to getting to know
By Pete Temple
Express Sports Editor
Kevin Eipperle of
PHOTO: Dawn Koppes has been with Above & Beyond since 2011. She’s worked as a nurse for both Hospice and Home Health. (Photos
Board of Supervisors
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
City Council
PHOTO: During the May 6 City Council meeting, Mayor Dena Himes swears in new Councilmember Rory Mesecher to fill the vacant