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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.

Jones Co. Republicans welcome President to Iowa

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:13am

     President Donald Trump was in Eastern Iowa last week on July 16. After Air Force One touched down at the Dubuque Airport, Trump headed down Highway 20 to Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta to take part in an invite-only roundtable discussion. The event included business leaders, educators, professionals, and technical workers from across Iowa.

     Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg welcomed Trump to Iowa that morning. Congressman Rod Blum, who’s up for re-election in November, accompanied the President, as did Trump’s daughter Ivanka.

Early satellite voting offered for MCSD bond issue

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:11am

     In just two weeks, a month’s time will remain before the Tuesday, Sept. 11 Monticello Community School District bond vote for a new 5-8 middle school addition at the high school site. In order to boost the number of voters, the district is hosting two early voting opportunities on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15 and 16. Satellite voting will take place in the high school commons from 5 to 9 p.m.

Board approves Secondary Road shop addition

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:05am

     The main Secondary Road shop on Highway 64 in Anamosa is growing.

     During the July 24 Jones County Supervisor meeting, the board set a public hearing and bid letting on the 3,500-square-foot addition to the shop facility for Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.

     County Engineer Derek Snead said the project is estimated to cost around $250,000.

     Snead presented the board with the project plans and specs.

     “This will allow enough time to build yet this year before the snow flies,” Snead said.

RC&D awarded funding for art along scenic byways

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:59am

     On July 20, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Iowa Arts Council recently awarded Northeast Iowa RC&D grant funding to work with renowned Northeast Iowa artist Mary Ann Gloe to immortalize public natural areas along scenic byways in Northeast Iowa. Paintings developed through the project will be used to develop iconic postcards and posters. Through the project, the RC&D will work with Gloe to identify six locations in Iowa State Parks from across the region.

Ohnward Bancshares promotes CFO

Published by admin on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:53am

     Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a $1.2 billion-dollar holding company with 19 financial offices in Eastern Iowa, announced that it has appointed Nicholas (Nick) Hahn to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting June 25.

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