Lifestyles

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 7:02am

5 years ago:

   • Monticello has a new fire chief. Joe Bayne, who’s been on the Monticello Fire Department since 1993, was voted chief by the members of the MFD. (1/22/2020)

50 years ago:

Wartburg students named to Fall Term Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 7:02am

   Wartburg College, Waverly, has recognized 554 students who were named to the 2024 Fall Term Dean's List.

   Those honored include: 

Anamosa

   Nicholas Raine

   Ruby Robertson

Cascade

   Jennifer Knepper

SNHU announces Fall 2024 President’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 7:01am

    It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following student on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Mount Mercy students named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 6:55am

   The following students were named to Mount Mercy University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

Monticello

   Marianne Fanning

   Rebecca Lang

   Kendra Mescher

   Emma Schwendinger

Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 6:54am

   The following students are being recognized for their positive behaviors including being a problem solver, communicator, collaborator, being socially responsible, and accountable:

   Brycen Wennekamp (5th Grade)

   Henry Monk (6th Grade)

   Hayden Donovan (7th Grade)

   Dylan Shover (8th Grade)

School menu

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 6:52am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

   Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Breakfast: Cereal bar, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Popcorn chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk.

   Thursday, Jan. 23 – Breakfast: Cheese omelet, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Chicken fajita in a shell, potato cubes, fajita vegetables, mixed fruit, milk.

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 6:52am

   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. Cards, dominoes and puzzles are offered every day.

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

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:11am

5 years ago:

   • There are new faces behind the counter at The Cone Shoppe in Monticello. Mark and Tish Bouska of Monticello have purchased the local restaurant and sweet shop from Mike and Rhonda Bachman. (1/15/2020)

10 years ago:

Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:11am

   The following students are being recognized for their positive behaviors including being a problem solver, communicator, collaborator, being socially responsible, and accountable:

   Kiley Bieber (5th Grade)

   Eli Wolken (6th Grade)

   Peyton Kraus (7th Grade)

   Bailey Miles (8th Grade)

Augustana University Fall 2024 Dean’s List announced

Published by admin on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:10am

   Augustana University, Sioux Falls, S.D., announced today students who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

   The Fall 2024 Dean's List recognizes 981 full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

Monticello

Emma Ostwinkle

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