Monticello residents praise community spirit and growth
Maria White, Ron Behrends, Susan Tjaden and Police Chief Ryan Evans tout Monticello as a safe, forward looking town with diverse industry, strong education options, and friendly neighbors. They cite Theisen's staff, local stores, and digital signage as signs of ongoing vitality. The chamber and city sites draw attention worldwide to Monticello in Jones County Iowa.
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Theresa Peiffer
Monticello
ATP Engineered Rubber and Plastics Group
Jones County
Iowa City
the Gazette
Maria White
Chamber of Commerce
Ron Behrends
Behrends
Pizza Ranch
Anamosa
Ryan Evans
Evans
White
Maria’s
Chicago
Monticello Ia
Chamber
Monticello.ia
Susan Tjaden
Theisen’s
Traden
Cedar Rapids
Monticello natives return to build family, community ties
Former city dwellers return to Monticello with their two children and open a new flower shop across from J.T. Had erway Co. Local residents praise the welcoming atmosphere and say the town balances small-town charm with access to larger cities. Chronowski notes a new Eagles Club on Route 38 will host events and relies on volunteer labor.
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Leo
Monticello
Christi Kromminga
J.T. Haderway Co
Bob Chronowski
Home Furniture Gallery Inc
Massachusetts
Chronowski
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Eagles Club
Route 38
Census 2000 Demographics Snapshot
The 2000 census shows a population of 3,607 with median age 41.7. Age breakdown includes under 5 231, 5 to 19 677, 20 to 44 1,071, 45 to 64 768, 65 to 84 701, and 85 and over 159. Racial composition lists White 3,562, Hispanic 42, Black 7, Asian 5, American Indian 3, Other 6, two or more races 24. Occupied housing units total 1,538.
Gazette Morning Meet at Darrell's Monticello
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Darrell’s
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Big names energize Great Jones County Fair stages
At the Monticello fair, manager John Harms notes storms challenge shows but audiences lift performers. Jerry Reed, Clint Black, LeAnn Rimes and dozens more headline since 1995, with acts like Meat Loaf and Rascal Flatts drawing sellout crowds and rising fees. A steady Ohio agency sources the talent for 30 years.
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Suzanne Barnes
Gazette
Monticello
John Harms
Jerry Reed
Reed
Harms
Jones County Fair
LeAnn Rimes
Lee Greenwood
Meat Loaf
Wembley
England
Ohio
Great Jones County Fair Dates and Volunteer Spotlight
This year's Great Jones County Fair runs July 19 to 23 with no announced concert lineup. Organizers warn crowds from RAGBRAI stretched volunteers thin while Hawk Eye football players lend help at Camp Courageous. Harms notes the job has real security as others avoid it and rely on a ton of volunteers who dedicate their time and effort.
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Gabe Francis
Andy Hooten
Iowa City
Tami Peck
Monticello
Camp
Greatjonescountyfair.com
Jones County Fair
Ragbrai
Harms
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Styx
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