Lifestyles

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:18am

5 years ago:

     • The Great Jones County Fair begins next week. Entertainers scheduled to appear are Boston, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line and For King & Country.  (7/13/2016)

15 years ago:

     • The reserved seating capacity for the Jones County Fair’s mainstage music acts is even bigger this year, with the addition of 1,104 north side bleacher seats. Last year, bleachers were added to the south side of the amphitheater, which resulted in 1,152 new reserved seats.  (7/12/2006)

Birth announcement

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:18am

      Eric and Devin Fagan of Monticello announce the birth of their son, Kelton Michael Fagan, born June 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hosptial in Cedar Rapids.

      He weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and measured 19 in. long.

      Kelton is welcomed home by siblings Alex, Tyler, Haylie, Alissa and Natalie.

      His grandparents are Lavern and Judy Meyer of Olin and Ronald and Monica Fagan of Onslow. His great-grandparents are Doris Fagan of Cascade and the late Paul Fagan, Gib and Wanda Nehl, Albert and Shirley Meyer and Kenneth and Alice Wallace.

Allen College - UnityPoint Health names students to Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:17am

     The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the spring semester of the 2020 - 2021 academic year.

     Bachelor’s and Associate’s students named to the Allen College Dean’s List must complete at least 12 semester hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Monticello

     Maria Recker, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Anamosa

     Riley Hinz, Radiography

Augustana College announces Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:16am

     Madeleine Lange of Cascade, majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, was among the Augustana College students named to the Dean's List for the 2020-21 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:16am

This week at Willow Park the produce will be taking over the tables and we all have something to be thankful for! All the customers at farmers market this week can sign up for the Customer Appreciation drawings. Watch for the sign to put your name in to win a variety of goods from all the vendors each day. The vendors are generous in donating items to this event because they know each customer is important to the success of our local market! The lucky winners are called back to market to pick up the goods the same day.

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:16am

     Jones County Senior Dining has resumed congregate meals in Anamosa at 112 N. Ford St. Jones County Senior Dining will deliver hot meals Monday through Friday to clients’ homes. Monticello residents are welcome at the Anamosa site.

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

     There are free farmers’ market coupons available to those that are 60 years or over and who qualify. Contact Jones County Senior Dining at 319-462-4484.

 

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 8:03am

5 years ago:

     • Gates were closed on the newly reconstructed Lake Delhi dam on Friday and the lake has been filling up. It is expected to be completely filled in approximately 3 weeks, in time for a re-opening celebration planned for July 23.  (7/6/2016)

Couple to celebrate 50th anniversary

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 8:02am

      The children of Tom and Jean Haas of Dyersville are happy to announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.

      Tom and Jean were united in marriage on July 24, 1971 at Peace United Church of Christ in Monticello. They have three children, Andrea Werner (Kevin) of Springville, Tom Haas Jr. (Laina) of Earlville, and Travis Haas (Heidi) of Fairley, and five grandchildren.

      Family and friends are invited to an open house in their honor on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 205 Geneva Court in Farley, starting at 1 p.m. Their gift is your presence.

Marquette University announces graduates

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 8:01am

     This past spring, John Maddock of Monticello, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Maddock earned a Masters degree in Economics.

     Maddock was one of 2,301 students to graduate from Marquette in May. The university celebrated its 140th Commencement with a series of events, including Graduate Recognition Ceremonies at American Family Field and a Baccalaureate Mass on campus.

Morningside announces 2020-21 Dimmitt Scholars

Published by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 8:01am

     Morningside University has named 141 students as Dimmitt Scholars in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2020-21 academic year.

     Dimmitt Scholars must be full-time students who have completed at least 45 credits of college work with a cumulative grade point average between 3.50 and 3.75. The award is named in honor of the late Lillian Dimmitt, who served as a teacher and administrator at Morningside for more than 60 years.

Hopkinton 

      Jordyn M. Kemp

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