10th DTF seize over $22,500 in cash, approximately 9.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine , 2 firearms, Schedule 4 pills, and Drug Paraphernalia
On November 21, 2023,  agents of the Tenth District Drug Task Force  and ACC Probation and Parole performed a legal search on a residence in Drew County. During the search, agents located a gun, a syringe common for injecting methamphetamine , and a large amount of cash. The occupants in the residence were known felons. (more…)

The City of Monticello received its new front loading trash truck after a long delay due to high demand and production backlog.

The cost of the truck was $362,000. By having the capability to purchase the truck outright using proceeds from the One Cent Sales tax passed by voters, the City saved roughly $30,000 in loan interest and fees over the course of the trucks service. (more…)

Our Over-All Winner (with a perfect score from all judges) was:
#36 Church of Christ “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
Business
1. #17 Hope & Company
“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
2. #39 Union Bank
“Candy Cane Lane”
3. #13 Monticello Realty
“Sleigh Ride”

NON-PROFIT
1. #45 Monticello SR Center
“Hark The Herald Angles Sing”
2. 19 Junior Auxiliary
“Penguin James Penguin”
3. #57 VFW
“Merry Christmas Soldiers”

Schools
1. #25 Kim’s Dance Factory
“Winter Wonderland”
2.(tie) #9 UAM Ambassadors
“Hot Chocolate” (Polar Express)
2. #56 Drew Central FFA
“Blue Christmas”

Religious
1. #36 Church of Christ
“It’s Beginning To Look A
Lot Like Christmas”
2. #54 Morning Star
“White Christmas”
3. #32 Pauline Baptist Youth
“Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”