Should educators be forced to join unions to teach
The Monticello Express argues against compulsory union membership for teachers and workers. It cites Right to Work laws in Iowa and 18 other states, asserting forceful union affiliation infringes individual freedom and harms employment opportunities. It urges a national Right to Work law to protect choice and discourage discrimination.
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One of Americas Most Honored Community Newspapers
The Monticello Express announces its longstanding status as a respected weekly paper serving Monticello and Jones county since 1865. It highlights extensive national and state awards across categories such as general excellence typography editorials and photography.
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Bouquets and Brickbats Across a Quiet Halloween
A local column notes communication gaps among readers and professionals, recounts a Tucson press women meeting with a cake break, and reports cool weather contrasts between Tucson and Des Moines. It highlights a Monticello club biography project for Jones county and calls for nominees while praising prudent Halloween conduct.
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Readers respond to fire coverage and student event praise
Letters discuss traffic control at a fire scene and credit to a fire truck follower. They request more balanced school coverage, citing an eighth grade presentation at Central School and urging equal recognition for constructive youth efforts.
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Off-Year Races Hit Jones County Voters
Jones county voters backed Democrats in an unusually heavy off-year election. Three incumbents were defeated Roy Miller Lynn Battles and Henry Adams lost to Harold McCormick Richard Norpel defeated Battles and Adams by Frank Eilers. A festival concert by 500 high school singers closes WaMaC events at Monticello High School. Iben Construction Co won the contract for the new municipal fire station.
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