Lifestyles

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:27am

5 years ago:

   • B.E. Fitness and Training Center in Monticello is under new ownership. Fitness Center Manager Andrea Hall has purchased the business from Bud and Georgia Johnson.  (5/30/2018)

25 years ago:

Central College holds Research and Creative Inquiry event

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:51am

   Central College hosted a weeklong Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Anamosa

   Grace Digmann-Pearson, Class of 2024, presented: The Epistolary Media of Dracula: Communication Choices and Readers' Perception of Characters.

Monticello student earns master’s degree from Northwestern College

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:49am

   Jessica Luetkemeier of Monticello was among 129 graduate students who were awarded a Master of Education degree from Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13. Luetkemeier graduated with a master’s degree in early childhood from Northwestern College in Orange City.

First Presbyterian announces scholarship winners

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:49am

   Every year since 1991, the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello has been able to offer scholarships which were given in memory of designated loved ones. Those remembered through scholarships devoted a large part of their lives to the community, to education and to the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello. The First Presbyterian Church of Monticello is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Scholarship Program.

Congratulations to these 2023 Scholarship Recipients. 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln announces graduates

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:48am

   Bailey Clemens of Bernard was among a record 3,669 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 19 and 20.

   Clemens earned a Master of Applied Science from the Office of Graduate Studies. 

   The graduates are from 59 countries; 47 states, the District of Columbia and Guam; and more than 240 Nebraska communities.

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:43am

5 years ago:

   • A long-standing business in Monticello is under new ownership, and staying in the family. Julin Printing Company is owned by new CEO, Shannon Lambert. Lambert is the daughter of John Williams, who owned the local commercial printing company for 23 years. Williams is retiring.  (5/23/2018)

10 years ago:

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:42am

Thank you to everyone who came and shopped at our 2022 summer farmers market. Also, thank you to the faithful vendors. We are looking forward to a busy 2023 market.

There were 12 vendors at Saturday's market with soaps, cupcakes, cut flowers, beef, ground coffee, herbs, scented hangers, hand crafted items, plants, breads, jams, baked goods and eggs. If you make something or grow something please join us as a vendor.

School menu

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:42am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

   Thursday, May 25 – Breakfast: Blueberry muffin or cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Breaded pork on a bun, onion rings, green beans, peaches, milk.

   Friday, May 26 – Breakfast: Pop Tart or cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Breaded cheese sticks, lettuce salad, vegetable, watermelon, milk.

   Monday, May 29 – NO SCHOOL

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:42am

   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 everyday.

   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 Fri, 05/19/2023 - 7:42am

15 years ago:

   • Monticello High School runner, Nate Dotterweich, won state championships in the 3,200 and 1,600 in the state track meet May 15-17 at Drake University. The MHS team placed second.  (5/21/2008)

30 years ago:

   • It was a great weekend to build a park. The summer-like weather last Saturday and Sunday brought out scores of Monticello area residents to help with the Panther Park construction behind Shannon Elementary School. The park is scheduled to open Saturday, May 22.  (5/19/1993)

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