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Heather and Andy Utterback have nominated their son, Silex Utterback, for Sports Illustrated’s Youth Athlete of the Year during the contest’s Group Phase. Silex is a driven young athlete whose love for sports is evident in everything he does.

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(06/10/2025) – Downtown Monroe City Revitalization has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their commitment to creating meaningful improvements to their downtowns using preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

Monroe City is moving forward with plans to sell excess property, including several public parks originally donated to the city. The decision has prompted concern among residents over public safety, the preservation of green space, and the long-term effect on families and neighborhoods.

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More than 160 children gathered for the annual Swinkey Days for Kids event, held July 14–16, for three days of faith, fun, and fellowship. This year’s theme, “Jesus is My Rock and That’s How I Roll,” was inspired by Psalm 18:2: “The Lord is my rock.” The event held in rural Swinkey, featured a variety of outdoor adventures, Bible lessons, and uplifting praise.

Another successful First Responder class is officially in the books for the Monroe City Ambulance District, as four students graduated from the program on July 24 after completing their final written exam and skills testing stations.