Realignment would place Monticello in new conference
By Pete Temple
Express Sports Editor
A realignment plan that would place Monticello High School in a new, seven-team conference was part of a proposal put together by a mediation team during a session Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Berndes Center in Monticello.
Under the plan, Monticello would be reunited with Anamosa, and they would join Cascade, North Cedar, Bellevue, Northeast and Camanche in a new conference, which has yet to be named.
The Big East Conference would be dissolved, with many of its schools – including Midland – joining an enlarged Tri-Rivers Conference.
The Tri-Rivers would have 14 teams, and would split into divisions as it sees fit.
Seven
Schneider appreciates car enthusiasts
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
John Schneider has worn many hats in his entertainment career: actor, country musician, writer, director and more. He is recognized for many things, but his most famous role as
School Foundation provides great opportunities for students
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The Monticello Community School District Foundation dinner and auction will take place on Saturday, March 3, from
Burds learns about careers in the news
A career in story telling became one step closer to reality for Monticello High School student Emily Burds after she spent part of her school day at Source Media in downtown Cedar Rapids. Source Media, parent company of the
Positivity comes out of Planning Board
By Kim Brooks
Express Editor
The Monticello Community Planning and Development Board met on Feb. 8. There was good news all around the table, concerning all aspects of the Monticello community.
Express takes home second place ad award
Staff members of the Monticello Express attended the 2012 Iowa Newspaper Association convention and awards banquet on Feb. 3 and 4 in Des Moines. Newspapers from across the state were there to attend educational seminars and receive their awards.
Georgia-Pacific to close its doors
G-P lays off 45 employees
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
A week ago, on Feb. 8, the Monticello Georgia-Pacific plant announced it would be closing its doors. The plant
Georgia-Pacific plant closes in Monticello
Forty-five employees were notified on Wednesday, Feb. 8, that the Georgia-Pacific plant in Monticello would be closing over the next several weeks. the plant opened in 1962, and makes boxes from corrugated sheet. Work that was performed in Monticello will now be consolidated
Monticello man exceeds in life
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Growing up in a small town in Iowa, people go on to do extraordinary things. Some notable Iowans in our nation’s history include:
Rucker’s love of photography shows
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
We all have hobbies we enjoy, things we like doing in our free time. For Dianna Rucker
City Council
City to renegotiate ambulance service with Hopkinton
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The Monticello City Council held its regular meeting on Feb. 20. One item of discussion was Monticello’s
Public shows overwhelming support for Mon Maq project
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
After several public input meetings in mid-January concerning alternatives for Mon Maq Dam and the Maquoketa River Restoration Project, the survey
Ignite invites public to professional development opportunity
Are you stressed?Are you constantly worried about one thing or another?Would you like to learn the secrets to overcome stress?
Ignite: Jones County Young Professionals has the professional development opportunity for you!Ignite has contracted with Mitch Matthews, author
City Council
City invests in county entities
By Kim Brooks Express Editor
The Monticello City Council held a special meeting on Jan. 30. The Board approved to enter into a contract
Auditions for Starlighters comedy
Welcome to auditions for “Self-Help for Dummies,” to be held at the Starlighters Theatre, Anamosa, on Feb. 26, 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. Award-winning playwrights T. Gregory Argall and Todd McGinnis from Canada, are the playwrights who
Legislators discuss gas tax, education reform
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Senator Tom Hancock recently announced his retirement from the Iowa Legislature; however, he will still carry out his year in office. Over the weekend, Hancock and Representative Lee Hein
Science Bowl team, top-eight State finisher
The team from Monticello High School advanced through early-round competition during the Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University High School Science Bowl Saturday, Jan. 28 in Ames.
Monticello won all four of its
Hopkinton girl nominated as People to People Ambassador
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
Laisee Shakespeare is getting the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel to multiple European countries as a student Ambassador for People to People. She will get the chance to
Shooting woes hurt Panthers in district final defeat
Shooting woes hurt Panthers
in district final defeat
North Cedar’s fast start, and Monticello’s problems in connecting from the field, led to a 50-42 victory for North Cedar in the Class 2A, District 10
Felton finishes fourth at State
WRESTLING
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Landon Felton wrapped up his historic Monticello High School wrestling career with a fourth place finish at 113 pounds
Banner season for Tri-Rivers
When Monticello, Cascade and Anamosa joined an expanded Tri-Rivers Conference in 2003, I was one of those who was excited about the way it turned out.
As you recall, the conference was split into two
It’s NASCAR time!
It seems like the smoke has hardly settled and Tony “Smoke” Stewart was basking in his NASCAR championship not that long ago. And just like that, the Daytona 500 is upon us.
So the big
Panthers oust Wilton
BOYS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello overcame a sluggish first quarter to outscore Wilton in each of the final three periods, on the way to a 54-38 win
Realignment would place Monticello in new conference
By Pete Temple
Express Sports Editor
A realignment plan that would place Monticello High School in a new, seven-team conference was part of a proposal put together by a mediation team during a session
Girls strong post-season run ends in final loss to Pella Christian
GIRLS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello’s impressive run through the Class 2A, Region 5 girls basketball playoffs that included one win over a WaMaC division champion and another over
Panthers advance to Friday’s semifinals
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Monticello advanced to the Class 2A, Region 5 girls basketball semifinals with a 41-33 victory over Mount Vernon Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Monticello High School.
The Panthers led 29-17 after three quarters, then
Felton to make third trip to State
WRESTLING
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
To hear Monticello senior Landon Felton tell it, one would think he was headed home for the season instead of advancing to his third state
Panthers top Tipton in regional play
GIRLS BASKETBALL
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
There were no first-playoff-game jitters for this Monticello High School girls basketball team.
Monticello jumped on Tipton from