Supervisors approve MOU for jail staff to test 12-hour shifts
Supervisors approve MOU for jail staff to test 12-hour shifts By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County jail will test 12-hour shifts after supervisors appro…
Boondocks hosts karaoke fundraiser to support Lucas Sigglin
By Liv Dennis A karaoke contest fundraiser is set for April 25 at Boondocks Emporium, bringing together music, community support and friendly competition to help raise funds for an a…
Spring Production brings ‘Festival of One-Acts’ to Anamosa stage
By Liv Dennis Anamosa High School’s Spring Production, “Festival of One-Acts,” will take the stage April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. at the Ellen Kennedy Fine Arts Cen…
Von Behren retires after 26 years serving Anamosa schools
Von Behren retires after 26 years serving Anamosa schools By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com After more than two decades of service to the Anamosa Community School Di…
Anamosa Council explores options for vacant city lots
Anamosa Council explores options for vacant city lots By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council convened a special meeting to discuss four city-owned…
Anamosa Schools propose slight decrease in property tax levy for FY27
Anamosa Schools propose slight decrease in property tax levy for FY27 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa School District held its first public hearing on t…
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin spring hydrant flushing
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin spring hydrant flushing The City of Anamosa Utilities Department will begin its routine water main/hydrant flushing on Monday, April 6, and l…
Five area seniors earn DAR Good Citizen Award
Five area seniors earn DAR Good Citizen Award Each school year, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognizes high school seniors through its Go…
New books delivered for Olin Elementary students
New books delivered for Olin Elementary students Submitted Photo Brenda Farrington of The Bonfire’s Brandon Day Committee presents new books to Carla Heffernan during the March P…
Hills Bank names Anamosa student to receive leadership grant
Hills Bank names Anamosa student to receive leadership grant Hills Bank has announced the recipients of the 2025–2026 Hills Bank Leadership Grant, recognizing high school seniors …
Kirkwood Skills Report focuses on workforce shortages, training needs
Kirkwood Skills Report focuses on workforce shortages, training needs Kirkwood Community College has released its Skills 2027 Report, providing employers across the region with a c…
Sandhill Cranes return to Eastern Iowa in growing numbers
Sandhill Cranes return to Eastern Iowa in growing numbers By Michelle Olson, naturalist, Jones County Conservation As spring arrives, birdwatchers in Eastern Iowa are once again …
Anamosa Police Report
ANAMOSA POLICE REPORT The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. March 3 E Main St, parking compl…
Courthouse News: April 9
Courthouse Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – Alexa Marie Flattem and Aaron Mathew Smith. Small claims – New – Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sarah Scott; Credit…
UPDATE: Names released in Fairview Crash on Highway 151
UPDATE: Names released in Fairview Crash on Highway 151 Authorities have released the names of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 151 near the Iowa Highway 1 i…
Council sets TIF parameters for two housing developments
Council sets TIF parameters for two housing developments By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council moved closer to advancing two proposed housing dev…