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Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 9:11am

The following students are being recognized for their positive behaviors including being a problem solver, communicator, collaborator, being socially respo

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 7:48am

5 years ago:

   • Due to businesses being shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), restaurants/bars have had to resort to carry-outs and deliveries to keep business going and money flowing in. Last week, the Monticello Fire Department started offering volunteer services to several restaurants in Monticello by delivering food orders throughout the MFD district (within 5 miles of city limits). April 13 will be the start of the second week of the special deliveries. (4/15/2020)

DuTrac announces scholarship winners

Published by admin on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 7:45am

    Ten soon-to-be graduates of area high schools and members of DuTrac Community Credit Union have been awarded scholarships through DuTrac’s 2025 Academic Scholarship Program.

    Mya Hansen, daughter of Kevin and Jessica Hansen, is a graduate of Monticello High School. Hansen plans to attend Iowa State University with a major in graphic design and a minor in illustration/animation and digital media.

School menu

Published by admin on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 7:45am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

   Wednesday, April 16 – Breakfast: Cheese omelet, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Mini corn dog, green beans, baby carrots, strawberries and grapes, milk.

   Thursday, April 17 – Breakfast: Cereal bar, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Breaded pork on a bun, wedge fries, steamed broccoli, apple wedges, milk.

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:39am

5 years ago:

   • Hundreds of cars where lined up, bumper to bumper, as citizens from Monticello and surrounding areas took advantage of an opportunity to “Cruise the Loop” Saturday evening. Organized by several local parents, the first-time impromptu event began as a Facebook post and turned into a phenomenon that brought out all kinds of vehicles from classic cars to mini-vans to Monticello Fire Department trucks. (4/8/2020)

15 years ago:

Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:38am

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

   Jhett Jacobs (5th Grade)

   Kavan Kurth (6th Grade)

   Demonie Coleman (7th Grade)

   Mia Gomez (8th Grade)

Ardusers celebrate 50th anniversary

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:37am

    Dave and Connie Arduser were married April 12, 1975 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello.

    They are the parents of Jason (Kellie) Arduser of Monticello and Jamie (Spencer) Moats of Pewaukee, Wis. Their grandchildren are Kyle and Kayla Arduser of Monticello

and Hayden and Corbin Moats of Pewaukee, Wis.

    Dave is a retired lifelong construction contractor of the Monticello area.

Local student receives Wallace E. Barron award

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:36am

   Madeline Stadtmueller is receiving the Wallace E. Barron award this year from Iowa State University.

Palmer College of Chiropractic announces Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:35am

   Lydia Recker of Hopkinton, has been named to the 2024 fall trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport.

School menu

Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:35am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

   Wednesday, April 9 – Breakfast: Cereal bar, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Garlic cheese bread, steamed broccoli, cucumber slices, mandarin oranges, milk.

   Thursday, April 10 – Breakfast: Blueberry muffin, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

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