The Monticello Express

10/15/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Monticello woman Kristin Steuri is hoping to bring the community together for a Wave of Lights gathering tonight in remembrance of

10/15/2026

District officials are promoting substitute teaching as an opportunity for retirees, college students and others interested in working with children.

The Monticello Community School District is seeking substitute teachers for all grade levels.

10/15/2026

Jones County Migrant Inclusion Group will host “Is Our Immigration System Broken?” at 6 p.m. in the Monticello City Council Chambers at the Monticello Renaissance Center, 220 E. First St.

Eastern Iowa Immigration attorney Ry Meyer will discuss the U.S. immigration system during a public presentation Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Monticello.

10/15/2026

Watch how kids learned about Science, Technology, Engineering, and more at this year's STEM festival in Monticello.

10/15/2026

A mobile training experience intended to teach parents about all the ways kids can hide substance use and other behaviors will come to both Midland and Monticello schools this month.

10/15/2026

A purchase proposal is on the table to transfer ownership of the Dillon Military Bridge in Anamosa to a nonprofit that will look to restore and reopen the long-closed structure as a pedestrian bridge.

A purchase proposal is on the table to transfer ownership of the Dillon Military Bridge in Anamosa to a nonprofit that will look to restore and reopen the long-closed structure

10/15/2026

A Monticello man is charged with grooming and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse after police said he engaged in “constant” communication with a minor over social media.

10/15/2026

“The results suggest that prevention efforts targeting modifiable risk factors would reduce the number of excess cases of cancer in Iowa."

After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College

10/14/2026

“Generally, when we see warmer temperatures with these El Niño events, typically less snowfall, but more episodic snowfall events – we get more snow within a shorter period of time.”

Weather patterns across Iowa, influenced by an abnormally strong El Nino pattern, will likely impact fall nutrient applications for farmers, according to weather and crop scientists in the state.

10/14/2026

Authorities said an Anamosa couple was arrested after their neglect led to the death of their infant child.