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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1976
Page
2
The newspaper promotes community events and benefits from support from both businesses and citizens. Staff engage in civic groups and Chamber of Commerce activities, donating time for the public good without compensation. Without such backing, the paper’s vitality would wane.
A rumor claims a write-in run may target Jones County sheriff Ken Carter of Monticello. The Express contacted the campaign’s organizer, who refused to comment. The writer notes successful past write-ins like Monticello mayor Jim Townsend.
A Monticello reader laments heavy truck traffic on North Cedar and urges routing reforms. The piece transitions to remarks on sheriff candidates and a school board meeting in Anamosa, noting gaps in knowledge and urging voters to study contenders’ positions before election day. Gem of the week closes the letter page.
Monticello High School discussed a modular scheduling plan for grades nine through twelve. The board heard information but took no action as they consider 17 or 25 minute mods and 15 or 22 periods versus current seven. Open house at the wastewater treatment plant was announced at the city council meeting.
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