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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
3
The Monticello Express salutes Monticello State Bank on its 100th anniversary. Established 1875, the bank has grown with the community to become the largest country bank in Iowa with about 60 million in assets. The town now numbers 3700 and hosts 25 industries.
Agricultural exports bolster the U.S. economy and rural livelihoods with Iowa leading in meat and soy exports. In fiscal 1974 farm exports rose to 1.8 billion dollars, boosting acreage and lowering home food costs while supporting jobs, trade balance, and a stronger dollar.
Monticello’s new pool filters finally operate after delays from past problems. Water runs cooler to start, heater removed due to zero loss, saving funds. Heating costs fell from 520.96 in 1973 to 338.66 in 1974.
Severe winds hit Castle Grove township west of Monticello piling debris and damaging a barn on the Kenneth Howie farm four miles west of town. Power and telephone lines were cut, electricity restored after hours, and city crews cleared fallen trees to reopen traffic.
The Monticello Express published each Thursday is the official newspaper of Monticello and Jones County. Established July 10, 1865, it is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Newspaper Association. Subscription rates vary by location, with domestic and international options listed.
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