Local farm supply firms win awards and host spring sales
Al and Larry's Feed Center received Kent Feeds Inc. top sales and service honors at a Cedar Rapids dealer banquet, with Al Hanssen Larry Martinsen and Charles Wilms accepting. Knights of Columbus host a ham and egg breakfast March 28 at the K C hall. Kris and Vic Jensen attended a Minneapolis Merchandise Mart show. Bob's Feed and Service Center hosts an open house April 1 with a free pancake dinner. Farmstead Builders holds open house today through Saturday. Massey Ferguson tractors advertised at Monticello Implement. Phil's Furniture runs a wardrobe cabinet sale. Jenson's Coast-to-Coast offers free hot dogs during savings.
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Language Arts Scores Prompt School Revision Discussion
Williams and colleagues weigh concerns about overemphasis on tests and teachers teaching to the test as language arts and social studies revisions are considered. A staff meeting will address why language arts scores have been low for 12 years and whether enough staff and funds exist to pursue revisions.
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Schubick
Registration set for Monticello adult evening classes
Monticello community education offers seven spring term courses sponsored by Kirkwood Community College. Registration is Monday March 29 at 7 p.m. in the high school student lounge. Courses include black and white photography, microwave cookery, five string banjo, tennis, hair styling, cake decorating, and driver training. Tuition ranges from 5 to 12 dollars with a special 1 dollar rate for seniors on social security if eight others enroll at regular rates.
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Bids Set in Ames for Road and Bridge Work
Jones county engineer Earl Beisell announced bids will be let in Ames for edgelines and centerlines on county blacktop routes including D-62 and First and South Cedar in Monticello. The safety project is federally financed and slated for this summer with a second bid for a new bridge on the Delay road west of Monticello on April 27. An auction of used county maintenance equipment is set for May 22, and supervisors canceled an erroneous tax assessment on an Anamosa laundromat on March 23.
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Children Enjoy Outdoor Activities as Spring Warms Then Returns
Billy Vorhies five and Christine's brother among Vorhies children who joined in outdoor play Friday. Springlike weather faded with cooler winds Saturday and Sunday the first full day of spring saw a 36 degree high. A warming trend returned Tuesday signaling spring in earnest.
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