Monona Chamber & Economic Development, Inc.

12/31/2025

Wishing all Chamber members, city officials, and residents of Monona and the surrounding areas a very Happy New Year. May 2026 bring us good health, and all that is good for our community as we continue to work together on our goals.

12/31/2025

I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber members who donated to our Christmas Holiday Shop Hop: M''s Machine; Bruns and James Insurance; The Store on Main; Prairie Farms; Fisk Farm & Home; Community Insurance; Smitty's Tire Service; Schiller Law Firm; St. Olaf Tavern; Birdnow Chevrolet; Monona Family Dentistry; Center Street Bar & Grill; Sincerely Yours; Vorwald Enterprises; Meyer's Auto Service; Franklin Street Liquor; and TJ's Pizza. You helped to make it a fun time for shoppers to shop in Monona. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

And now as promised, here is a list of all of the holiday winners ($25 Chamber Bucks): Brooks Niedziejko; Chad Fritz; Dave & Jean Cahoon, Gina Roys; Dan Pape; Jeff Rod; Trish Solberg; Cindy Schutte; Garry Wedenmann; Hannah Roen; Lyn Tielbar; Deb Zuercher; Julie McCamley; Kathy Wettleson; Amber Hendricks; Stacy Fuelling; Hilary Davis; Courtney Benda; Chad Opfer; Veronica Vega; Dylan Rumph; Kristin Morrissey; Lori Vorwald; Joanne Enyart; Chrystal Thurn; Ben Dobraska; and Pat Suhr. Winner of the $150 Basket was Robin Jones and winner of the $350 Basket was Mary Beth Tielbar. Congratulations to all of these shoppers and most of all THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SHOPPED LOCAL THIS YEAR. WE CERTAINLY HAD A LOT OF CARDS TURNED IN.

Let us remember to shop local in 2026. Happy New Year.

12/30/2025

Here it is, the last two winners of our Christmas Holiday Shop Hop. Thank you again for supporting Monona businesses and Chamber members. I Will post the list of all the winners and the Chamber members who supported this Christmas holiday in the coming days. All the weekly certificates have been mailed out, but if you know either of the winners, today, please share with them as the baskets will need to be picked up here at the Chamber office.

12/30/2025

Fisk Farm and Home hours for December 31 and January 1.

Important Reminder: We're open tomorrow during Holiday Hours until 4pm! 🕓🎆🎇

12/29/2025

Week 4 winners for the Christmas Holiday Shop Hop drawings. 7 names were drawn and each will receive $25 in Monona Chamber Bucks. Tomorrow will conclude our holiday Shop Hop when we draw for the final basket drawings. Thanks everyone, you have been excellent supporters of our businesses during this holiday season. And we must thank many of the Chamber members who donated to our holiday giveaway.

12/23/2025

Wishing all a Very Merry Christmas. The Chamber office will be closed December 24 - December 28th

12/23/2025

Here is the City's Holiday schedule.

12/22/2025

Last minute shopping, they've got you covered.

12/22/2025

Here are the winners for last week's drawing. Thank you to all the shoppers who have supported Monona. Continue to shop this week. I will have one more weekly drawing next Monday and then all of the cards will go in for the basket give away on Tuesday. Merry Christmas.

12/16/2025

Looking for a career change or supplemental income - check our our local JOB BOARD.

JOB BOARD December 16, 2025

ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES—then check out our Job Board. The following businesses are seeking good qualified persons to apply. Many businesses are in great/urgent need of workers so as not to interrupt their services in our community. Many of our businesses are offering on the job training or opportunities for training for their positions.

LOCAL JOBS:
• ALLEN ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION: they are currently hiring flat roof crew laborers and a flat roof foreman; excellent pay depending on experience with great benefits. Must be comfortable working at heights and outdoor environment. Message them on their page or call 563-539-4135. Check their page for other job listings as they become available with this Company.

• GARDEN VIEW PLACE, MONONA: they are looking for part-time Caregivers with salary range $15.50-$17.55 per hour; Contact Jerica at [email protected] or call 563-539-4528.

• PRAIRIE FARMS: Please check out their website for a listing of job opportunities www.prairiefarms.com

• MFLMM SCHOOL DISTRICT: Looking for a Special Education teacher, contact brett.jackson@mflmm@mflmm.k12.ia.us; Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals, contact [email protected]; Elementary Paraprofessional, contact [email protected]; hiring part-time kitchen staff at Monona, contact [email protected]; coaches and assistant coaches needed for soccer, baseball and football, see their website for more info on these positions.

• CITY OF MONONA: They are looking to hire a part-time cleaning person; $15/hr. with flexible hours; they are also looking to hire two police officers. Please contact the City for more details; 563-539-2355.

• CROSSING RIVERS HEALTH: located just 35 miles east of Monona, in Prairie de Chien; Crossing Rivers Health has a variety of career opportunities available. Visit: www.crossingrivers.org/careers.

• VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: actively seeking dedicated professionals to join their team. If you are exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, visit their website at www.veteransmemorialhospital.com/careers/ for job opportunities.

• QCSS: Looking for Customer Service reps in Monona with a starting pay of $16.00/hr. Contact Mary Robb at [email protected] or call 224-272-9246.

12/16/2025

Remember to get your Holiday Punch Cards filled when shopping local. When filled, they can be left with a retail chamber member or dropped off here at the Chamber office. We have had 13 winners so far.

12/16/2025

Might be a good night to take home a pizza.

TJ's Feature Pizza - BLT PIZZA! A light glaze of our regular Pizza Sauce, mounds of Mozzarella Cheese, Bacon, a layer of Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato and more Bacon! Beginning Tue, Dec 16th through Sun, Dec 21st, or while supplies last.