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Monticello plans for Fourth of July

Published by admin on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 1:58pm

     The City of Monticello is busy preparing for the annual Fourth of July festivities this year!

     As always, the events will be held on Wednesday, July 4, beginning with the Monticello Firemen’s Breakfast at the Berndes Center at the fairgrounds. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.

     Then, find a prime spot along the parade route for the much-anticipated Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme is “Marching Toward Success.” The parade kicks off at 11 a.m., beginning and ending at the fairgrounds.

Monticello library changes hours of operation

Published by admin on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 4:02pm

     After budget discussions between the Monticello Public Library Board of Directors and the Monticello City Council, the decision was made to scale back the library’s hours of operation, beginning Monday, April 30.

     The new hours will be:

     • Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

     • Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

     • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

     • Closed Sunday

Facilities Committee narrows it down

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 10:54am

     The future of the Monticello Community School District was in the hands, and minds, of the School Facilities Committee last week as they came to a consensus on the concept of a central campus for grades preK-12, all on the current high school site.

     During their April 4 meeting at the district office, the committee was in approval of a two-phase master plan, with two opportunities to bond.

Stephen pleads not guilty, seeks detention release

Published by admin on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 10:41am

     On Friday, April 6, Greg Stephen of Monticello appeared in district court in Cedar Rapids and pleaded not guilty to the felony indictment of transportation of child pornography.

     Stephen, 42, was arrested on March 13 after a search warrant by law enforcement turned up electronic recording devices containing footage of minors.

Stephen arrested on child porn charges

Published by admin on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 9:07am

     A month after search warrants were served on properties owned by Greg Stephen in both Monticello and Lake Delhi, Stephen has now been arrested on felony charges for knowingly transporting child pornography across state lines.

     Stephen was arrested by the FBI on March 13. A preliminary hearing was set for that date at 3 p.m. Stephen waived that hearing.

Tax impact if bond issue passes

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 12:42pm

Tax impact if bond issue passes

 

Residential property

(If assessed value is $100,000)

Annual additional tax – $139.62

Monthly additional tax – $11.63

 

Commercial property

(If assessed value is $100,000)

Annual additional tax – $247.50

Monthly additional tax – $20.63

 

Agricultural property

(Land only on a per-acre basis)

(If assessed value is $2,000 per acre)

Annual additional tax – $3.08

Sheriff Graver to speak at Social Host summit

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 12:41pm

     The Iowa Summit: Underage Drinking & Social Host Laws will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Des Moines.

     Be part of the conversation to learn the latest research on Iowa’s social host laws and how to impact underage drinking.

     Paul Gilbert, PhD, assistant professor at University of Iowa, Policy Fellow with the University of Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy, will be there to share the results of his research in strengthening policies to prevent underage drinking.

Bond election day is Sept. 11

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 11:06am

     The Monticello Community School District is asking voters to support the spending of a $15 million GOB (General Obligation Bond) “for the purpose of furnishing, equipping, constructing, improving, repairing, and renovating school buildings and improving the sites… including the 5-8 grade building located on the existing high school campus, energy and mechanical improvements to existing school buildings. Relocation of athletics fields and other site and improvements.”

Polling place, times listed for Sept. 11 vote

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:55am

     The Monticello School Special Election will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Voters in the Monticello Community School District can cast their vote at the Berndes Center (located at the fairgrounds). The polling site will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates 150 years of history

Published by admin on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:52am

     In its 150-year history, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello has served its congregants in three different church buildings with 19 different priests.

     This year marks the Catholic church’s 150th year since its congregation (parish) was established in 1868. On Sunday, Sept. 9, the church invites the public to celebrate this unique milestone with them with a special Mass and afternoon picnic.

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