Lee County has a long history in education, as does the state of Iowa itself. Rural schoolhouses used to dot the countryside, with many still standing today, though some have
Montrose Watermelon Festival starts at 5 p.m. Friday, with carnival rides, bingo and food. St. Barnabas Choir is on stage at 6 p.m. Watermelon eating contest is 7 p.m. Mostly