‘Anamosa Idol’ brings talent, laughter to Sounds and Sweets
Blown away by the talent, emcees and “Anamosa Idol” judges Ingrid Richie, Peyton Bryan and Ava Perry (Ingrid Vaughn, Peyton Werling and Ava Remley) give a standing ovation and hold up …
Clean-up continues after Anamosa Wastewater Plant fire
Clean-up continues after Anamosa Wastewater Plant fire Crews and contractors coordinate to get plant fully operational By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A predawn fir…
School aid, teacher shortages, tax relief lead discussion at forum
School aid, teacher shortages, tax relief lead discussion at forum By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com School funding and property tax relief dominated the discussion a…
National FFA Week: Anamosa FFA
Anamosa FFA kicks off busy year with service, leadership, competition Written by Zoey Sarsfield, 2025-2026 chapter president The Anamosa FFA Chapter is officially 104 members strong fo…
National FFA Week: Midland FFA
Midland FFA Officer Introductions Wyatt Christiansen – President Grade: 12 Years in FFA: 5 Favorite FFA activity: Showing cattle SAE: I have five different SAEs that all correspond…
County outlines $1.14 million contract rock plan for area gravel roads
County outlines $1.14 million contract rock plan for area gravel roads By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com County Engineer Derek Snead presented this season’s contract …
Emergency Management seeks federal grant for courthouse security upgrades
Emergency Management seeks federal grant for courthouse security upgrades By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County Emergency Management is seeking federal fundi…
Supervisors amend FY26 budget, set EMS Trust Fund hearing
Supervisors amend FY26 budget, set EMS Trust Fund hearing The Jones County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24 approved amendments to the county’s fiscal year 2026 budget following two…
County Tourism launches ‘I Am Jones County’ Scavenger Hunt
County Tourism launches ‘I Am Jones County’ Scavenger Hunt Month-long hunt highlights local communities The Jones County Tourism Association is inviting residents and visitors to e…
Arts Court launches monthly Music Bingo
Arts Court launches monthly Music Bingo Arts Court will host Music Bingo on the second Tuesday of each month starting March 10. The event will take place at 106 East Main Street in…
Center Junction man sentenced 18 months for sex offender registration violation
Center Junction man sentenced 18 months for sex offender registration violation A Center Junction man who failed to update his sex offender registration was sentenced Feb. 23 to 18…
Nomination period opens for Jones County primary
Nomination period opens March 2 for Jones County primary The nomination filing period for the June 2, primary election will open Monday, March 2, in the Jones County Auditor’s Offi…
Bradley announces bid for third term in Iowa House District 66
Bradley announces bid for third term in Iowa House District 66 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Rep. Dr. Steve Bradley has announced he will seek re-election to the …
County youth advocate for substance use prevention
County youth advocate for substance use prevention Submitted Photo Eighteen members of the Jones County Coalition for Safe and Healthy Youth met with Rep. Dr. Steven Bradley at t…
Cattlemen award heifers to local youth
Cattlemen award heifers to local youth Submitted Photo On Jan. 14, Samuel Stecklein received the Jones County Cattlemen Heifer Program award, consisting of three Angus-bred heife…
Sheriff Report: March 5
Jones County Sheriff Report A one-vehicle accident occurred Saturday, Feb. 14, at 6:52 p.m. on Highway 151. Marie Catherine Colinb, 56, Dubuque, driving a 2022 Chevy Equinox, was north…