The Monticello Express

08/30/2026

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08/29/2026

Panther football kicks off tonight in Mount Vernon and open with a bang.

‼️Jasper Tobiason returns the opening kick for a touchdown, and with Eli Roling’s point after, the Panthers lead 7-0.‼️

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08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

“Our corn and bean fields before the storm I thought were going be the best crop we ever had. And just in that, you know, 20-, 30-minute period, it just destroyed all our expectations.”

Dan Stadtmueller has farmed through droughts, storms and even a tornado that struck his farm west of Monticello in 1990. He turns 90 next month and said the Aug. 7

08/28/2026

Bad weather is a part of farming. Learn more about how people like the Stadtmueller's and ISU Extension and Outreach Jones County are working together to deal with weather damaged crops.

08/27/2026

Opening night for Panther volleyball! Panthers take on Class 3A, No. 11 Center Point-Urbana with first serve in 13 minutes.

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

“We have great offensive options and will do well defensively. Our biggest concern is just keeping everyone healthy.”

This season’s Monticello volleyball team boasts a more experienced lineup from a year ago, and it will look to use that seniority to its advantage.

08/27/2026

"Continuous growth throughout the season will position them to perform well at the end of the season.”

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08/27/2026

In this week's newscast - farmers respond to crop damage, Art in the Park is held over the weekend City of Monticello - IA Parks & Recreation Riverside Gardeners Inc Monticello Iowa , and more!