Mon Maq Dam options explored
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
There was much excitement in the air last week after officials with Jones County Conservation, the National Park Service, IDNR River Programs and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers met with locals to discuss the future of Mon Maq Dam. Two public meetings were held in Monticello, giving everyone the opportunity to voice their thoughts on the dam.
In the end, three alternatives were offered as possibilities for the dam site, which is part of the Maquoketa River Water Trail Project:
Alternative A includes a tiered drop structure at the dam site and some upstream modifications. These modifications consist of three additional structures near Kitty Creek, the fairgrounds and Walnut
Submit your Bridal Edition engagement and wedding announcements online
The Monticello Express will once again publish the Bridal Edition, scheduled for Feb. 22. If you want to include your engagement or wedding announcement in the edition, send it in by Wednesday, Feb. 15. To make it easier, go to our website at www.monticelloexpress.com and
Black, Folken promoted within Kirkwood
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Recently, there have been some changes at Kirkwood’s Jones Regional Education Center here in Monticello. These changes are not physical, but do
Volunteers needed for Relay For Life of Jones Co.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is seeking volunteers in Jones County – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment
Blake Shelton coming to the GJCF
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The Great Jones County Fair announced the next country music act coming to the fair this summer: Blake Shelton! He will perform on
Starlighters II Theatre set to kick off 2012
Plans are underway for the 2012 season. The first presentation will be a bang-up comedy called “Self-Help for Dummies,” directed by Rick Sanborn. It gets its name from the happenings that occur when the psychologist doesn’t appear at a gathering
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Sacred Heart teaches students about tolerance
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Catholic Schools Week is celebrated
Moore takes part in Capital One Bowl halftime show
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
It’s not every day one gets to spend their New Year’s weekend performing a dance routine in front of close to 70,000 people.
City Council
Council members clarify voting on airport project
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The Monticello City Council held a special meeting on Jan. 12. There was one resolution on the
O’Reilly car show to feature ‘Bo Duke’
KCRG TV9 presents the 43rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod and Custom Car Show on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26, at the Monticello Berndes Center, 766 N. Maple
Polo Custom Products to appear on Fox Business Network
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
CORRECTION: THE SEGMENT ON POLO CUSTOM PRODUCTS ON FOX BUSINESS NETWORK WILL AIR AT 7:35 P.M. CENTRAL TIME, NOT 9:35 P.M. CENTRAL TIME AS STATED IN THE ARTICLE.
MHS January Academies draw attention to school
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
The January Academies at Monticello High School have earned attention area-wide in a number of ways.
N.J. Governor stops in Monticello to campaign for Romney
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Monticello on Dec. 30, making a stop at Kelly’s Country Oven to campaign for Mitt Romney,
‘Counting Down the Pounds’ returns for a third year
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
For a third straight year, the Monticello area community weight loss contest, “Counting Down the Pounds,” is back! With a new organizer, Amanda Brenneman, at the helm, Counting Down
What a difference a year makes
Beitz family counts blessings following Shawna’s accident
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
This Christmas was a treasured time for the Beitz family in
Panthers sweep double dual, are second at Midland
WRESTLING
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
The progress made by the Monticello wrestling team was apparent during a couple of key meets last week.
Panthers rally past North-Linn
GIRLS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
They needed this one.
Monticello rallied from an 11-point, third-quarter deficit to defeat North-Linn 45-42 on Saturday,
Football district: seven teams, less travel
There were two things I noticed right away when looking at the newly-announced Class 2A football district that includes Monticello. First, it only has seven teams in it. I had heard this might happen. There is a “trickle-down” of teams
Hawkeye grapplers struggle
When you are used to being the best, I would guess the Hawkeye coaching staff had a bad taste in their mouths after two dual meet defeats at the hands of Ohio State and Penn State.
Panthers down MV, Cascade
BOYS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
The tests keep coming for the Monticello High School boys basketball team, and the Panthers continue to pass.
Panthers tripped up by MV, Cascade
GIRLS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Losing to a pair of big Tri-Rivers Conference rivals in the space of four days had to be difficult for the Monticello High
MHS sees new faces in Waco tourney
WRESTLING
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Sometimes it’s good for a wrestling team to see new opponents, and the Monticello Panthers saw a lot of them in the WACO Invitational Saturday, Jan. 14 in Wayland, Iowa.
Happy to be a Knight
JAN. 18 SPORTS COLUMN — PETE TEMPLE
Terri Dirks is loving it.
The former Monticello High School girls basketball star, a member of the first two Panther teams to qualify for the state tournament, is
15-2 looks good on paper
JAN. 18 SPORTS COLUMN — MARK SPENSLEY
The Green Bay Packers record of 15-2 looks pretty darn good on paper, but you don’t get to the Super Bowl that way. And for as good of a record as the Packers had, it was going to be
Wins over Springville, Maquoketa keep Panthers unbeaten
BOYS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
There are a number of tests for the Monticello High School boys basketball team in its Tri-Rivers Conference