Courthouse News: March 5
Courthouse News Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – None. Small claims – New – Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Wanda Lou Chaplin; Capital One NA vs. William R. Downer Jr.; Klark H…
Anamosa Police Report: March 5
Anamosa Police Report The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Feb. 10 Old Dub Rd, motorist a…
Decades of dedication honored at Midland Hall of Fame induction
By Liv Dennis The Midland gym was filled with applause Feb. 6 as former teachers, students and community members gathered during halftime of the boys basketball game against Calamus-Wh…
Springville will not hold St. Patrick’s Day parade this year
By Liv Dennis Springville will not hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade this year, city officials confirmed, citing low turnout and conflicts with spring break. Dee Wagaman, city c…
County wins top state paving award for second straight year
County wins top state paving award for second straight year By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County has been recognized for the second year in a row as home to…
Uncertainty under the cap: Anamosa continues to adjust to Iowa’s property tax law
Uncertainty under the cap: Anamosa continues to adjust to Iowa’s property tax law By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com City Administrator Jeremiah Hoyt When Iowa lawmakers…
Anamosa schools purpose shifting early dismissals to Fridays
Anamosa schools purpose shifting early dismissals to Fridays Public hearing set for March meeting. By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa School Board has set …
Anamosa school foundation sets March 7 FUNdraiser
Anamosa school foundation sets March 7 FUNdraiser Event aims to raise $40,000 for district programs By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa Community School Foundat…
Public weighs options for potential Dales Ford Road improvements
Public weighs options for potential Dales Ford Road improvements By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County officials are in the early stages of considering impro…
School board proposes slight decrease in property tax levy
School board proposes slight decrease in property tax levy By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa Community School District is proposing a slight decrease in i…
Jones County's Celebrities’ take on Grannies in fundraiser game
Jones County's Celebrities’ take on Grannies in fundraiser game A team of women ages 50 and older will take the court at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Monticello High School for a Grann…
ISU soil testing workshop aims to help farmers save on fertilizer
ISU soil testing workshop aims to help farmers save on fertilizer Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a soil fertility workshop on March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at t…
On the trail of Skunk Cabbage
On the trail of Skunk Cabbage By Michelle Olsen, Naturalist, Jones County Conservation As late winter gives way to early spring in Iowa, one of the state’s most unusual native wi…
Century, Heritage Farm application honors open for 2026 state fair
Century, Heritage Farm application honors open for 2026 state fair As Iowa joins the nation in marking its 250th birthday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging el…
Anamosa Police Report
Anamosa Police Report The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Jan. 27 E. Main St., parking com…
BREAKING NEWS: Early Morning Fire Damages Anamosa Wastewater Plant Blower Room
Early morning fire damages Anamosa Wastewater Plant Blower Room A structure fire early Wednesday morning damaged part of the City of Anamosa’s wastewater treatment plant and destroyed …