Lifestyles

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:57am

10 years ago:

   • Joe N. Oswald, Monticello, has announced his intention to seek election as the representative for District 2 on the Jones County Board of Supervisors. Oswald seeks to replace longtime board member Leo Cook who will retire at the end of the year.  (5/30/2012)

15 years ago:

   • Matt Wennekamp shot birdie-par on the last two holes to claim the championship of the State Class 2A Boys Golf Tournament May 25 and 26 at Lake Panorama National Resort in Panora.  (5/30/2007)

Birth announcement

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:56am

    Devin and Kally Spensley of Gretna, Neb. announce the birth of their son, Parker Anthony, born April 12, 2022, at Methodist Women’s Hospital in Elkhorn, Neb.

    He weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 in. long.

    Parker is welcomed home by sisters, Claire, age 8, and Logan, age 3.

    His grandparents are Shane and Stacy Blake of Bloomfield and Mark and Darcey Spensley of Monticello. His great-grandparents are Bob and Janice Goodyear of Monticello and Jan Spensley of Dubuque.

Birth announcement

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:55am

    Jeff and Meghan Johnson of Cedar Rapids announce the birth of their son, Keenan Owen, born April 26, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Birthing Center in Cedar Rapids.

    He weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 19 in. long.

    His grandparents are Steve and Liz Johnson of Monticello and Tim and Sandy Schneekloth of Marion. His great-grandparents are Owen Johnson of Bloomington, Minn. and Sharon Nielsen of Springville.

Trivia standings

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:54am

   The final trivia night at The Jitney in Monticello was held on Tuesday, May 17. GQ Entertainment LLC (Greg Quinn) provided the entertainment.

   The standings are as follows:

   • First place, Express Yourself with 744 points

   • Second place, Beer Walls with 743 points

   • Third place, The Train is Leaving the Station with 742 points

   • Fourth place, Grandma’s Tatas with 673 points

   • Fifth place, Combined Talents with 592 points

   • Sixth place, Here for One Last Hurrah with 580 points

SNHU announces Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:52am

   Amber Padgett of Anamosa has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2022 Dean's List.

Central College holds commencement

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:51am

   Rachel Larabee, Monticello, was one of 216 Central College students who were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.

   Larabee received a bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:51am

The first few weeks of market are under our belt and the season is opening to many goods the local farmers and crafters have available. A meal of early asparagus is a good spring tonic. History records asparagus as a treatment for heart trouble and toothache dating back to ancient Egyptians over 5,000 years ago. Asparagus has a short season of six to eight weeks. It is very low calorie, only 20 calories per 3 ½ ounces. It is rich in folates, B-complex vitamins; also vitamins A, C, E and K, minerals copper and iron. One pound of asparagus equals three cups cutup.

Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:49am

   The following students are being recognized for exhibiting responsible, respectful, safe,  and caring behaviors: 

Drea Burkle (5th Grade)

Cooper Ehrisman (6th Grade)

Isabela Espinoza (7th Grade)

Grant Gassman (8th Grade)

School menu

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:47am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

   Thursday, May 26 – Breakfast: Pancake and sausage bites, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: French toast with syrup, sausage links, diced potatoes, strawberries and watermelon, milk.

   Friday, May 27 – Breakfast: Cereal, poptart, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad with dressing, fresh vegetables, pineapple chunks, milk.

Senior dining

Published by admin on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 8:47am

   Senior Dining site is now located at 226 N. Cedar St. (St. Matthew Lutheran Church). Lunch menu for the Monticello Senior Dining site is listed below.

   Following the menu, the day's entertainment is listed.

   Those wanting lunch at the Center, or who want to cancel, should phone one day in advance, after 10 a.m.  Lunch is now served at 11:30 a.m. at the dining site. Call 319-462-4484.

   Those 60 years or older can enjoy a nutritious meal for a suggested contribution based on income.  All others are $5.

 

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