St. John’s Christian Day Care celebrates 25 years
PHOTO: There are four graduates at St. John’s Christian Day Care this year who will start kindergarten in the fall: Breanna Theilen, Anna Grant, Grant Thomas and Candence Miller (absent from photo).
PHOTO: Karen Dirks hands pre-school graduate Anna Grant her pre-school diploma as she prepares to enter kindergarten in the fall. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
On Wednesday, May 8, a celebration was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with four young children graduating from pre-school as they prepare to start kindergarten in the fall.
This was a dual celebration, as St. John’s Christian Day Care started 25 years ago, on
Free bike helmets from JRMC
PHOTO: Jones County Sheriff Greg Graver talks with Mike Billick, 2, from Stanwood. Sheriff Graver gave kids free coloring books, stickers, pencils and more as part of JRMC’s bike safety day on May 9. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
Gas leak causes road closures, evacuations
PHOTO: The Monticello Fire Department responds to a gas leak along Amber Road/X-44 on Wednesday, May 1. The road was closed off for several days and residents were evacuated for safety precautions. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
Monticello Nursing & Rehab welcomes new administrator
PHOTO: Casey Kann is the new administrator at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Campus. Kann said she is looking forward to getting to know the community, the residents and staff. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
By Kim Brooks
Board considers next steps in building study
By Pete Temple
Express Sports Editor
Kevin Eipperle of FEH Associates, Inc. said the most popular option for new school facilities to come out of recent meetings involves putting
Monticello grad rocks the stage in ‘Rock of Ages’
PHOTO: Jacob Smith, a 2000 MHS graduate, is a full-time actor, living in New York. He is currently on tour with “Rock of Ages” and will perform in Cedar Rapids on May 23. (Photo from www.jacoblsmith.com)
Koppes is dedicated to patient care
PHOTO: Dawn Koppes has been with Above & Beyond since 2011. She’s worked as a nurse for both Hospice and Home Health. (Photos submitted)
PHOTO: The nursing staff at Above & Beyond celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Secondary roads rock letting set for May 14
Board of Supervisors
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The Jones County Board of Supervisors set a rock letting date for Tuesday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m.
City appoints new Councilperson, hires new ambulance director
City Council
PHOTO: During the May 6 City Council meeting, Mayor Dena Himes swears in new Councilmember Rory Mesecher to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
By Kim Brooks
Tobiason accompanies veterans on Honor Flight
PHOTO: David Tobiason, right, poses with WWII veteran Gordon Pape. Tobiason was Pape’s guardian on the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities on April 25.
PHOTO: WWII and Korean War veterans on the HFQC pose for a
Buy Fresh Buy Local and stimulate the local economy
By Kim Brooks, Express Editor
The discussion at hand during the April Munch & Learn at Jones Regional Medical Center was enough to get the
Camp Fire Ceremonial
PHOTO: The WoHeLO medallion recipients were honored with a special party at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. From left are Mary Feldmann, Sabrina LaBarge, Sonya Sperfslage, Madi Miles, Megan Prull, Emma Tuetken and Audra Farley.
County receives lithograph of constitution
Board of Supervisors
PHOTO: A framed lithograph of the U.S. Constitution was received at the Jones County Courthouse during the board of supervisors meeting April 23. Posing with the print are, first row from left: board members Wayne Manternach, Joe Oswald, Keith Dirks, Ned
District dominance: Panthers load up for State
BOYS TRACK
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
You couldn’t ask for a stronger lineup heading to the State Boys Track and Field Meet than
Panthers send 10 entries in nine events to State
GIRLS TRACK
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Sometimes, the wait is worth it.
Monticello came out of
MHS wins, advances to finals
GIRLS GOLF
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello rode an 85 by Hannah Thompson and four scores in double digits to a victory in
War of words has found its way to golf
MAY 15 OFF THE MARK COLUMN — MARK SPENSLEY, CO-PUBLISHER
Is no sporting event sacred anymore where gentlemanly traits are as pure as the sport itself? The verbal shellacking has found its way to golf this past week when Sergio Garcia accused Tiger Woods of
Districts next for Monti
BOYS GOLF
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello bounced back from a slow start to have an outstanding back
Panthers overcome Cascade for title
GIRLS GOLF
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Hannah Thompson shot 41-41-82 to finish second overall, leading the Monticello girls golf team to the Tri-Rivers
Starmont edges MHS for Tri-Rivers crown
BOYS GOLF
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello had lost to Starmont, East Buchanan and Cascade this season. The Panthers had hopes of avenging
Panthers third in own meet
GIRLS TRACK
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello scored points in 13 events, and worked to position itself for the big meets ahead, during
Hey, May, what do you say?
MAY 8 HOME STRETCH COLUMN — PETE TEMPLE, SPORTS EDITOR
The month of May. It’s both a blessing and a curse.
If you’re a sports fan, you could argue that there truly is no greater month. The Major
4×800 relay smashes school record; Holtz shines at Drake
BOYS TRACK
By Pete Temple, Express Sports Editor
Monticello wanted to see how well it could do against the best track and field athletes in the
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