Opinion
05/07/2025 - 8:21am
Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike.
Soon, Iowans may learn important lessons about “executive privilege”...
Agriculture
05/07/2025 - 9:17am
A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) at the 2025 Iowa FFA Annual Conference, revealed that 62 percent of students are interested in farming in the future.
However, nearly half (47 percent) of these...
Features
This life-saving device, known as LUCAS, has been used by the Monticello Ambulance Service since 2013. They are fundraising to upgrade the two LUCAS devices. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
05/07/2025 - 8:32am
EMS Week is May 18-24. The Monticello Ambulance Service will be kicking EMS Week off with an open house for the public.
On Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 p.m., take the family to the Public Safety Building (201 E. South St.), which houses the...
Sports
Lucas Foust
05/07/2025 - 9:32am
In the first 27 years of the Monticello Invitational Boys Golf Tournament, no Panther golfer had ever earned medalist honors.
The 28th edition was different.
Lucas Foust fired a round of 37-37–74 to finish first at the tournament, held...
Obituaries
LaFonda Fay Simon
05/07/2025 - 7:54am
LaFonda Fay (Thielen) Simon, 85, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Goettsch Funeral Home has taken LaFonda and her family into their care. A private burial will be held for immediate...
News
05/07/2025 - 8:30am
An updated timeline for construction and the opening of Monticello’s new elementary school was presented by Katie Harms of OPN Architects during the regular meeting of the Monticello School Board April 28.
Due to the bond election being in...
