Midland outlines HF2591 athletics plan
By Liv Dennis As Iowa school districts prepare to implement a new state law allowing eligible eighth-grade students to participate in high school athletics, Midland Community School Di…
Anamosa Library and Learning Center Receives Accreditation from State
The State Library of Iowa recently announced that the Anamosa Library & Learning Center has met the criteria for state accreditation. According to the press release, “The Anamosa Libra…
Anamosa Celebrates the 4th with a Bang!
Anamosa started the 4th of July weekend on July 3 with fireworks and activities sponsored by the Rotary Club. Saturday, the 4th, there was the Ridiculous Days Hot Dog Eating Contest an…
Hidden Gens Incentive to Visit State Parks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Travel Iowa are sponsoring the Iowa State Park Passport Sweepstakes that runs throughout summer and ends October 31, 2026. ‘Focus on the J…
Parks & Recreation Keeps Anamosa Busy
Most people who live in Anamosa know about Community Day, when Mondays are free at the Lawrence Community Center, 600 E. Main Street. But they might not know what that's really all abo…
Local baker brings homemade sourdough to Anamosa Market on Main
By Liv Dennis What started as a way to help fund a family baseball trip has grown into a business centered on homemade bread, community and bringing people together. Anamosa native Tab…
Rusty Rack celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting in Anamosa
By Liv Dennis A growing retail vision that began several years ago with Boondocks has found a new home in downtown Anamosa. The Rusty Rack, located at 138 E. Main St., celebrated its r…
Summer is Heating Up
By Cindy Petersen “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” How often have we heard that one? Iowans are used to the summer heat and humidity, but even so, it can be hard not to complai…
Freedom Truck Rolls into West Branch to Celebrate Museum's Grand Reopening
By Cindy Petersen The Freedom Truck, a massive mobile museum touring the nation in celebration of America's 250th birthday will be on display August 5–9, at the Herbert Hoover Historic…
Civil War Flag Project a symbol of what ‘United States’ means
More than 20 years ago, Anamosa Library board members were cleaning out the vault room so they could move them to the new library, when one of the members found a box wrapped in brown …
New laws July 1 include student loans and repayment plans
Changes to student federal aid take effect July 1, courtesy of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Some college loan borrowers, especially those with lower incomes, wi…
Midland School Eases Food Insecurity for Families
Midland Community School District and HACAP are assisting school families this summer by providing a food pantry. Eagle Essentials Food Pantry summer pickup dates are July 1, July 15, …
Weed Identification Contest Returns to State Fair
The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return to the Iowa State Fair on Friday, Aug. 14, from 9 to 11:30 am in front of the Agriculture Building. The contest is su…
Stars, Stripes, and Sober Rides
The 4th of July is day for celebration, which often involves alcohol. While most people drink responsibly, it has been shown that the Fourth of July has historically been one of the mo…
Anamosa 2026 Graduate Awarded $2,500 ILPA Scholarship Forever Scholarship
The Iowa Limestone Producers Association (ILPA) is proud to recognize Caitlyn Gorman, daughter of Dan and Jessica Gorman, as the recipient of a $2,500 ILPA Scholarship Forever Scholars…
Free Webinars for Small Businesses
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will continue its monthly …