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“Mayor Should Take a Leave or Resign”- Jim Hall – Video

August 25th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Council Reduces Authority of Mayor’s Position – “No Check Signing” – Video

August 24th, 2016 by Joe Burgess

Prepared Statement of Mayor Zack Tucker at City Council Meeting – Video

August 24th, 2016 by iPhone

“In recent days, expenditures from the Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission and the Monticello City budget have been the subject of several news articles.”

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Midnight Bomb Threat Shuts Down Local Industy

August 24th, 2016 by iPhone

At 11:45, Monday night, a bomb threat was called into a local industry, causing the plant to evacuate.

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Mainline Health Career Opportunities

August 24th, 2016 by iPhone

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Blue Angels

August 24th, 2016 by iPhone

After a little bit of coaxing, this group of nurses from the Dermott office of Mainline Health Services, agreed to have their photo taken by MLive, after possibly saving a young man’s life, on their way home from work, Monday afternoon.

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Landfill Closed, Today

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

The Drew County landfill will be closed, today, due to excessive rain and mud.

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Resolution to Greatly Reduce Mayor’s Power Planned for Tonight’s City Council Meeting

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

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Rollover Wreck on 35 East

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

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530/35 Intersection Claims another Vehicle

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

The intersection of 530/35 West was once again this reason for a potentially serious car crash, around midnight, Tuesday night.

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More Missing Money – $6,500 – Mayor’s Misappropriation?

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

After filing a Freedom of Information request, MLive confirmed more missing city money, Monday morning. This time, it was in the amount of $6500 from city funds, appearing to go for entertainment at this year’s Forestry Festival.

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Girl Scouts

August 23rd, 2016 by iPhone

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Missing Money not on Original Agenda for Tuesday City Council Meeting

August 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

Although the recently discovered missing $22,500 was not included on the original city council agenda for Tuesday night, because it was discovered after the agenda was posted, rumors say it will probably be discussed.

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Things Not to Show the Judge: 1. Your Underwear.

August 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

A local man was taken to jail, Tuesday, charged with indecent exposure and contempt of court.

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Tucker’s Attorney Issues Statement

August 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

In response to recent news articles, it is appropriate that I make a limited comment on behalf of my client, Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker.

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Remington Rebates at Outfitters RX

August 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

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$22,500 Missing from City Funds

August 22nd, 2016 by iPhone

During a special called meeting of the advertising and promotion commission, Wednesday evening, the subject of a check and suspicious invoice for $22,500 was made public.

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