9th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament
February 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Jones County Central Park 12515 Central Park Road, Center Junction, IA Our 9th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament Big Fish Prizes! Multiple Species Raffle Items ADULTS:
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Austin Strong – Golden Boy Beer by Big Grove Brewery
The crew at Big Grove Brewery are our SUPERHEROES!! We cannot thank them enough for this opportunity and their support. It means so much. If you haven’t tried ’Golden Boy’ get to Big Grove in
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Austin Smith Inclusive Playground
by Nicole AgeeSunday, September 7th 2022URL: https://www.kcrg.com/2022/09/07/all-inclusive-playground-memory-young-boy-open-monticello/ MONTICELLO, Iowa (KCRG) – Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. people can take part in a ribbon cutting and...
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Austin Strong Ride & Drive 2022
Yesterday was one for the books! The weather cooperated and allowed nearly 200 riders to come together and ride for Austin, DIPG, and all childhood cancer fighters. And what a beautiful day
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Austin Strong Foundation collecting donations for namesake’s birthday memorial
by Mitch Fick Thursday, October 15th 2020 URL: https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/austin-strong-foundation-collecting-donations-for-namesakes-birthday-memorial MONTICELLO, Iowa (IOWA’S NEWS NOW) — $11,000 for a boy that would have been 11...
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Monticello couple keeps son’s legacy alive through “Austin Strong Foundation”
by Mitch FickSunday, November 3rd 2019URL: https://cbs2iowa.com/community/pay-it-forward/monticello-couple-keeps-sons-legacy-alive-through-austin-strong-foundation MONTICELLO, Iowa (CBS2/FOX28) — Last week was a special one for Britt and...
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UI Children’s Hospital room named in memory of Austin Smith
by Kim BrooksWednesday, March 28th 2018URL: http://monticelloexpress.com/content/third-annual-austin-smith-gala-april-7 MONTICELLO, Iowa (Monticello Express) — “Children are more precious than gold.” That quote is attributed to children...
Learn moreBoots vs. Badges supports Austin Strong Foundation
By: Kim Brooks Express Editor Boots? Or Badges? The Monticello Police Department and Monticello Fire Department are partnering with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive
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“Austin Strong” family bringing awareness in son’s memory
by Mitch Fick Thursday, May 11th 2017URL: https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/austin-strong-family-bringing-awareness-in-sons-memory CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (CBS 2/FOX 28) — The phrase “Austin Strong” will forever resonate for the family...
Learn moreGala helps support mission of Austin Strong Foundation
By: Kim BrooksExpress Editor “Your son has cancer. There is no cure. You need to take him home and make memories.” In mid-January, Britt and Mikinzie Smith of Monticello, parents
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