Monticello calls for reorganization of GMC into Chamber of Commerce
Editorial urges reform of the Greater Monticello Committee after 25 years of service. It proposes four divisions, broader base, higher dues, and separate, coordinated efforts to boost community promotion and participation. Active member involvement is required for success.
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Greater Monticello
GMC
Greater Monticello Committee
Monticello Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Monticello
Monticello Choir Heads to Six Flags Festival in St Louis
The Monticello high school choir and director Bill Day travel to St Louis for a Six Flags festival appearance after an early departure. Choir members prepared long and hard and aim to be strong ambassadors for Monticello and Towa.
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Monticello High School
St. Louis
Six Flags
Bill Day
Monticello
Towa
Board of Supervisors settles E17 pavement alignment
In 1975 Jones county officials chose the original E17 east Scotch Grove alignment to save costs for pavement and to support a long range plan setback. A public hearing and DOT review followed with no strong opposition.
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Jones County Board of Supervisors
Scotch Grove
Canton
Board of Supervisors
DOT
Monticello Annexation Approved by Court After Voters’ Edge
Jones county district court approves annexing about 1300 acres to Monticello city limits though effective date awaits the end of a waiting period. The 1969 election saw Monticello residents vote 481 to 358 in favor while area residents could not vote. Cont. on A-7.
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Monticello
Jones County District Court
Monticello Monticello Express declares awards and rates
The Monticello Express publishes a historic notice listing awards won since 1955 across categories such as general excellence typography editorials and photography. It details subscription rates 8 50 to 11 00 and servicemen pricing 8 50 worldwide.
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Monticello Express, Inc
Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
American Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
N. C
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
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Joe Linn
University of Northern Iowa
Monticello Community High School
John Kortemeyer
Betty Wagner
Iowa Department of Transportation
Ulars Mahotely
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