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The Monticello Express
The family of PFC (Private First Class) Dennis Weber, formerly of Mechanicsville, came to the Jones County Board of Supervisors with a personal request. Harold and Janice Weber, and their daughter Linda Beck, were in attendance at the May 7 supervisors meeting to discuss the possibility of dedicating a portion of County Road X-40, from Mechanicsville to Highway 151, in memory of Harold's brother Dennis.
Council addresses annexation, hotel feasibility and county zoning
Mayor Pro Tem Cara McFerren took the helm on Tuesday, May 7, during the West Liberty City Council Meeting in the absence of Mayor Mark Smith. The council covered a lot of ground during the meeting, including annexation, hotel feasibility, county zoning, its childcare pilot program, and more. To begin,...
Dedicated educator Melody Russell retires after 30+ years of impactful service
Some teachers do more than teach, and the West Liberty Community School District is fortunate to have so many teachers doing so much more. Every teacher deserves a comfortable retirement, but it still hurts when we say goodbye to those who influenced the community so deeply. Melody Russell is one...
Comets secure qualifiers for 11 events
Consider Thursday night’s work a job well done. Despite an annoying drizzle present throughout the night, West Liberty’s track and field program will contest 11 events with nine unique individuals at this week’s state meet after a great night during Tipton’s district/regional meet. The boys are...
Controversial goal results in OT loss
An otherwise incredible soccer match between two of Class 1A’s best teams ended in controversial fashion Friday night as top-ranked West Branch buried the golden goal in overtime against the Comets to complete their quest for regular-season perfection. The top-five matchup found itself in overtime after concluding a 1-1...
New puppeteers take center stage
The Community Center was buzzing with activity on Saturday, May 4. Kids and adults from all over the region gathered for a day of stories, fun and puppets. The festival was hosted by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company, and the primary purpose was to allow anyone to create and perform their own original puppet show with the guidance of Eulenspigel’s professional puppeteers.
New boat ramp opening at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Join Partners of Scott County Watersheds (PSCW) to celebrate the opening of the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp on Saturday, June 1. The Improving Public Access and Usability at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area project was completed in October 2023 with a partnership from Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources, River Action, Inc., Iowa American Water, and Scott County Regional Authority.
Two RPD officers complete 2024 Road to Hope Memorial Ride
2024 Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope Memorial Ride. KIMT NEWS 3– Two Rochester Police Department officers completed the 2024 Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope memorial ride. The last leg of the trip from Virginia to Washington D.C. began early Monday morning and ended in the...
Girls advance to regional final
A brilliant season for the West Liberty boys’ golf team has come to a close at Monday’s district meet hosted at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. At this stage of the season, margins were razor thin. A shot here and a shot there could have changed the entire leaderboard.
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