Jones County Property Tax Forum
News Desk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=221hofnNhVs This recording of the Saturday, Jan. 24 Jones County Property Tax Forum was produced by the Monticello Express and moderated by Express Editor Nick Joos.
Monticello
EMS Week, May 18-24
This life-saving device, known as LUCAS, has been used by the Monticello Ambulance Service since 2013. They are fundraising to upgrade the two LUCAS devices. (Photo by Kim Brooks) By:…
JRMC Infusion Center nurse honored with DAISY Award
Mollie Pegorick, RN (center) received the DAISY Award in April. She’s been with JRMC since 2022, and works in the Infusion Center. Congratulating Pegorick is Julie Brown, RN and Taryn…
New elementary timeline calls for March 2027 completion
School Board By: Pete Temple Express Associate Editor An updated timeline for construction and the opening of Monticello’s new elementary school was presented by Katie Harms of OPN Architects during…
Walker works with former professor to illustrate children’s book
This is the cover of Susan Dolter’s first children’s book, “Wuzzy and Doe.” It was illustrated by Faith Walker of Monticello. The two met while at Clarke University. Walker used…
MCSD staff take part in Day of Action
On May 1, MCSD staff and former educators took part in National Day of Action, speaking in support of public schools and Medicaid. This was part of the national movement…
Camp Courageous delights with trip to Paris
Earlier this month, a group of 18 campers and staff from Camp Courageous traveled to Paris. (Photos courtesy of Camp Courageous) The biggest highlight of the trip was spending 12…
Council approves FY26 city budget
City Council By: Kim Brooks Express Editor The City of Monticello approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and certification of taxes. During the April 21 Monticello City Council meeting, a…
County adopts FY26 budget, approves elected officials’ salaries
Board of Supervisors By: Kim Brooks Express Editor Jones County’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget has been adopted, and taxes have been certified. During the Jones County Supervisors’ April 22 board…
Cost of sewer extension south of town grows
City Council By: Kim Brooks Express Editor Since last spring and summer, the City of Monticello has been working with Roger Stephen and Tyler and Jayme Freye to extend the…
Bling Pig explores outdoor bar concept in pocket park
The downtown pocket park in Monticello was completed in 2016. The city park has hosted many events throughout the years. Ryan Evans, owner of Blind Pig, expressed interest in turning…
MinnTex Citrus marks 40 years of service and business
By: Kim Brooks Express Editor “I came from a small town, smaller than Monticello. I believe in small towns.” MinnTex Citrus celebrated 40 years in business last fall. The business,…
Bogran takes over Jones Co. Environmental Health
As of May 2, Lisa Bogran will be the new Jones County Environmental Health Coordinator. She replaces Paula Hart, who retires in May after 20 years with Jones County. (Photo…
Board hears department updates, approves pickup purchase
Board of Supervisors By: Kim Brooks Express Editor Jones County Secondary Roads is looking to purchase a new pickup truck for their fleet. During the April 15 Jones County Supervisors…
Board sets public hearing on data center ordinance
Board of Supervisors By: Kim Brooks Express Editor During the April 15 Jones County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board set a public for Tuesday, April 29, at 9:15 a.m.…