County adopts $22.9M budget, sets elected official salaries
County adopts $22.9M budget, sets elected official salaries By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2027 cou…
Young Aviators program takes flight in Anamosa
Young Aviators program takes flight in Anamosa By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A new program at Anamosa Parks and Recreation is giving local youth a chance to expl…
Denton named new Anamosa Middle School Principal
Denton named new Anamosa Middle School Principal The Anamosa Community School District has announced Tyler Denton as the new Anamosa Middle School principal. Denton is currently …
Auditor Hein joins state election security preparedness exercise
Auditor Hein joins state election security preparedness exercise Jones County Auditor Hein and local election security partners recently joined the Iowa Secretary of State’s office…
Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training set for May 13
Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training set for May 13 On Wednesday, May 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness training at the …
AHS report shows gains in career-connected learning, eyes next steps
AHS report shows gains in career-connected learning, eyes next steps By Laura Drummy laura@nelonmediacompany.com Anamosa High School staff told school board members April 20 tha…
Supervisors discuss potential partnerships, cite hurdles in regionalization
Supervisors discuss potential partnerships, cite hurdles in regionalization By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com County officials are preparing to explore the possibilit…
New partnership could bring law enforcement liaison to county
New partnership could bring law enforcement liaison to county By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A potential partnership to bring a law enforcement liaison focused on…
Camp Courageous to host annual Coalition 5K promoting wellness
Camp Courageous to host annual Coalition 5K promoting wellness The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition will host its eighth annual “What’s Your Natural High? 5K Run/Walk”…
Courthouse News: April 30
Courthouse news Marriage licenses – Bibiana Morales and Victor Chacon, both of Earlville; Lark Susanne Hudson and Gavin Paul Albers, both of Anamosa; Melina Marie Rolon and Cameron Rob…
Anamosa Arboretum renamed Serenity Park following council approval
By Liv Dennis The City of Anamosa is moving forward with a new identity for one of its green spaces, as the Anamosa Arboretum will officially be renamed Serenity Park following a recen…
Jones County Master Gardeners host annual plant sale
By Liv Dennis As the growing season begins, Jones County Master Gardeners are preparing for their annual plant sale, set for May 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Community Center. T…
Cruise In for Veterans blends classic cars with community mission
By Liv Dennis What began as a small gathering of just eight cars has quickly grown into a community event that blends classic vehicles, conversation and a mission to support local vete…
Ringing in 175 Years: Anamosa UMC to celebrate May 24
Ringing in 175 Years: Anamosa UMC to celebrate May 24 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A milestone more than a century and a half in the making will be marked this s…
Tornado confirmed near Onslow during April 14 storms
Tornado confirmed near Onslow during April 14 storms By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A tornado was confirmed in Jones County during a round of severe weather April 1…
Anamosa FFA students earn top honors at Iowa Agriscience Fair
Anamosa FFA students earn top honors at Iowa Agriscience Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa FFA students brought home top awards from the Iowa FFA Agrisc…