Updated Thursday, February 3rd at 5:05pm

The City of Monticello Administrative Offices will contnue to be closed tomorrow, February 4, 2022. All essential public safety, public works, and public utilities teams will be working and available to serve. We ask that you stay home if you can so city, county, & state crews can continue to clear the roadways. We anticipate a return to normal work schedule on Monday, February 7th. Stay safe & warm. 

White County's Travel Status is ORANGE - Watch.  Means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

The City of Monticello suggests the following resources for information about the winter storm:

  White County Emergency Management
  Current Travel Advisory Map

The City of Monticello honored our local healthcare workers including IU Health White, local nursing facilities, and first responders on Tuesday, January 18th at our City Council Meeting.  The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Healthcare Worker Appreciation Day in Monticello.

Immediately following the meeting we drew names of healthcare workers to receive over 100 gifts from our local businesses.

Mayor Gross would like to thank the following businesses whe generously donated gifts which included Indiana Beach passes, overnight stays at local resorts, gift cards, gift certificates, and gift baskets. We are so very grateful to our local business owners and were excited to share their generosity with our healthcare workers.

• Abe's Pizza
• Adkev
• An Udder Sensation
• Angela's Bookstore & More
• Arni's
• Bella Rose Gymnastics
• Boys & Girls Club
• Brandywine Inn & Convention Center
• Carroll/White REMC
• Dance Magic
• Dockside Lake Resort
• Dr. Hadley & Dr Trout Dental
• Epic Insurance
• Good Life Nutrition
• Greens & Beans
• Harmon-McClintic Insurance
• Healthies Monticello
• Herald Journal
• Hubbard GM
• Indiana Beach (IB)
• Jim Davis
• Kiwanis
• Manpower
• Mickey B's
• Musall's
• Necessities
• Oak & Barrel
• Pampel & Associates
• Rotary Club of Monticello
• Sculptures
• The Blasted Works
• The Lighthouse Lodge
• Twin Lakes Fish & Game
• Vogel Insurance Agency
• White Oak Health Campus

The Urban Ag Growers and the City of Monticello Parks Department announce Family Community Garden classes.  This is a full season of guided lessons with zero commitment and free of charge.  These workshops are designed for all ages to expand grower skills and abilities.  If you are interested in learning how to garden, contact our team at 574-583-7622 (Ext. 3) or eMail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 Download the Flyer and review the information below.  Click links for definition, registration, and class location map.  Please note:  Registration is recommended, but optional.  Simply attend and enjoy!

Family Gardening Classes

• Tu Jan 11:   7-8pm  Introduction Meeting
  • Anheier Building at the Monticello City Park   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Feb 8:  6-7pm  Hydroponic (Water) Gardening (Cindy Isom, Instructor)
  • Boys & Girls Club, 402 Tioga Road   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Mar 8:  7-8pm  Establishing Indoor Starts (Marianne Novak, Instructor)
  • Norway Gardens, 308 W. Walleston Ave.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Apr 12:  7-8pm  Cole Crops (Tracy Musall, Instructor)
  • Musall's Lawn & Garden, 408 S. Beach Dr.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu May 10:  7-8pm  Plant (Diseases) Pathology (Andrew Westfall, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu June 14:  7-8pm Weeding (Andrew Westfall, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu July 12:  7-8pm - Raised Bed Gardening
  • Monticello Public Library - 321 W. Broadway St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Aug 9:  7-8pm - Food Handling & Safety (Sara Kramer, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Sep 13:  7-8pm - Cucerbits (Betsy Dill, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Oct 11:  7-8pm - Putting Beds to Rest (Jessica Wiles from Back2Earth, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Nov 8:  7-8pm - Gardening Wrap-Up
  • Monticello Altherr Nature Center   REGISTRATION   MAP

Join us!  Let's help everyone grow a healthy garden this summer and spend more time outdoors.