Supervisors review EMS funding, places FY25 report on file
Supervisors review EMS funding, places FY25 report on file By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing March 17 on …
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates volunteers, community support at annual meeting
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates volunteers, community support at annual meeting Nearly 70 years of service as group reflects on 2025 accomplishments By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmedi…
Citizens Bank donates $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign
Citizens Bank donates $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign Citizens Bank recently contributed $15,000 to the Anamosa Community Foundation’s Cultivate Anamosa Campaign. The Cultiva…
F&M Bank employees raise over $5,000 for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation
F&M Bank employees raise over $5,000 for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation F&M Bank’s employee-led charitable giving program raised $5,721 in Jones County for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation, …
Crow Creek bridge replacement set to begin soon
Crow Creek bridge replacement set to begin soon Officials say project timing depends on river levels and conditions By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County…
Anamosa Library hosting LifeServe Blood Drive
Anamosa Library hosting LifeServe Blood Drive Donations collected will go to JRMC The Anamosa Library & Learning Center, in collaboration with LifeServe Blood Center, is hosting a …
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The ballot for the primary election scheduled for June 2 is now complete, …
Anamosa Police Report: March 26
The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Feb. 17 N Ford St, disturbance. Could hear woman scr…
Sheriff Report: March 26
A one-vehicle accident occurred Thursday, March 5, at 6:18 p.m. at the intersection of Jackson and Second streets in Olin. Sophia Marie Houston, 16, Olin, driving a 2017 Hyundai Sona…
Courthouse news: March 26
Courthouse Marriage licenses – Savanah Coty Hill and Shawn Peter Roob, both of Anamosa. Marriage dissolutions – Kourtnee Ann Yarolem and Jarrett Lee LaMaack; Nellie Marie Gadient and…
Wyoming Library welcomes its new director
By Liv Dennis The Wyoming Public Library has a new director, and the community is ready to welcome her. Stephanie Dosland, who has spent nearly 11 years as Director of the Wregie Memor…
Dust off your denim for Springville’s 90s Rewind Gala
By Liv Dennis Dust off your denim and grab your slap bracelets because the Springville Parks Board is bringing back the ‘90s for a night of fun and fundraising. Springville’s Parks & R…
County extension offers free private well water program
County extension offers free private well water program Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Jones County will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owner…
Science of Parenting team hosts free virtual workshops for caregivers
Science of Parenting team hosts free virtual workshops for caregivers Research conducted by Zero to Three in 2016 found that parents need and want information and support. About 80% …
ISU Extension offers hands-on drone training for producers
ISU Extension offers hands-on drone training for producers Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab, will host a Beginner…
Local Easter activities
Editor's note: Updated March 18, 2026. If you would like to add an Easter event or church service, email laura@nelsonmediacompany.com. Local Easter activities Saturday, March 28 • A…