Brand’s Ford Model A dates to 1930
By Al Rabenold Ninety years ago, Jasper County natives, Roy Terlouw and his sister Kate, purchased a brand new 1930 Ford Model A in order […]
COMMUNITY
Kindergarten kids ‘graduate’
It’s a milestone when kindergarten kids graduate! Montezuma students reached that milestone on Friday, June 12, at “kindergarten graduation” along Circle Drive in front of […]
MHS graduation to be Sunday, June 21
It will be a Father’s Day graduation and a parade for the Montezuma High School class of 2020 on Sunday, June 21. Graduation is scheduled […]
This summer: ‘Challenging and unique’
“Our student-athletes are ready to go,” said Montezuma Activities Director Tim Burgess as the softball and baseball teams continued to prepare for their seasons. “This […]
LOOKING BACK – FIFTY YEARS
By Al Rabenold Where were you the week of June 11, 1970? #113 The Class of 1970 presents Superintendent James Carroll a portrait of R. […]
Poweshiek County Fair is on
The Poweshiek County 4H/FFA Fair for 2020 is on! As of today, June 4, that is. Dates for “Fairadise” – this year’s theme – are […]
‘New normal’ July 4th is Sept. 5 in Monte
Montezuma is planning a “Let Freedom Ring” celebration for 2020 after all – but at a later date. That date: Saturday, Sept. 5. That’s providing […]
Senior Awards will be June 18
There will be a Senior Awards Night at Montezuma High School. It has been set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 in the North […]
LOOKING BACK – FIFTY YEARS
By Al Rabenold Where were you the week of June 4, 1970? Marty O’Connor defeats Chuck Dunham in the Republican primary for 34th State Senate […]
MY TURN – Mayhem has to stop!
EDITOR’S NOTE – The editor’s daughter, Amber Brake-McDowell, is an artist and art technician residing in Fridley, a leafy suburb nine miles north of downtown […]