Dear Graduates Class of 1976 You Are America’s Future
The Monticello Express delivers a motivational graduation message to the Class of 1976. It urges young graduates to accept adult responsibilities, work for their goals, and defend democratic freedoms while leading the nation into its third century. It emphasizes Bicentennial identity and national duty, urging graduates to strive to keep America strong and true to founding principles.
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United States
America
Monticello Express: Honored Community Paper Details
The Monticello Express, published each Thursday in Monticello Iowa, serves Monticello and Jones county. It is an official newspaper with long standing affiliations and set subscription rates including regional and international options.
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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. Y
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
NewspaperAwards: Large tally of national and state honors
The listing details extensive recognitions across categories such as General Excellence Typography Editorials News Coverage Photography Advertising and more. It notes multiple national and state awards highlighting the publication's achievements in journalism design ads and community service.
Letters reveal withheld names in critique of school passes
Readers debate privacy in Letters to the Editor while a contributor asks for anonymity over family passes to school events. A separate note recounts Senator Norpel's speeding proposal and hints at political disillusionment amid 1970s presidential talk.
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Norpel
No Pass for Teachers Sparks Community Debate on Fees
A letter argues teachers should not receive family passes and should pay admission like others. Parents describe volunteering costs, fundraisers, and drive to support activities while noting faculty benefits and limited attendance at National Honor Society events. The writer insists teachers lead by example and questions pay levels and fairness.
Monticello Choir Earns High Praise in St Louis Visit
A Monticello Community High School choir trip to St Louis for the Six Flags Over Mid-America Choral Festival is lauded in a letter to the editor. The letter commends the students for exemplary conduct at the Breckenridge Ramada Inn South West and notes they did not win a first class rating but impressed many locals.
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Dave Lammers
Monticello High School
MHS
St. Louis
Monticello Community High School
Monticello
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