Courthouse news: Feb. 19
Courthouse Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – Ashley Wirth and Matthew Wirth; Kelly Jo Bradley and Billy Ray Bishop Jr.; Heather Sue Wachendorf and Kelby Strother. Sm…
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. 14 N. Garnavillo St., …
Winter’s colorful light
Winter’s colorful light Kerri Dusanek • Staff Photo A winter sun sets, casting warm light across the cold landscape in rural Jones County as daylight hours continue to lengthen w…
Journal-Eureka shines at Iowa Newspaper Contest with five awards
Journal-Eureka shines at Iowa Newspaper Contest with five awards The Journal-Eureka (JE) earned five awards in the annual Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s Better Newspaper Contest. The …
Chamber to host first-ever Adult Prom
Chamber to host first-ever Adult Prom By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the magic of high school dances — with a gro…
Starlighters II Theatre launches five-show season, major fundraiser
Starlighters II Theatre launches five-show season, major fundraiser Theater focuses on main-stage productions, education and facility upgrades By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacom…
Anamosa man arrested in internet predator sting
Anamosa man arrested in internet predator sting Manchester Police arrested an Anamosa man Saturday in connection with a sting targeting online predators. Donald Ray Linkous, 59, …
County advances E-28 Project with state land acquisition
County advances E-28 Project with state land acquisition By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County supervisors voted to approve a partial acquisition contract wi…
Supervisors set public hearing for FY26 budget amendment
Supervisors set public hearing for FY26 budget amendment By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors moved forward with a fiscal year 202…
F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed community advisory council
F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed community advisory council Nate Dunn, president and CEO of F&M Bank, has been selected to join the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Community Deposi…
Annual bird count offers chance to help scientists
Annual bird count offers chance to help scientists By Michelle Olson, Jones County Conservation naturalist Did you know that every winter all of us have the opportunity to become…
BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION: Don’t forget about the wedding license
Don’t forget about the wedding license A step-by-step guide to applying for a marriage license By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com If you’re considering getting married …
BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION: How to build a wedding budget without breaking the bank
How to build a wedding budget without breaking the bank Wedding planning is a unique experience, unlike any endeavor most couples will ever encounter. Much effort goes into planning …
BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION: How to manage the menu at your wedding reception
How to manage the menu at your wedding reception Wedding receptions are the culmination of months of planning, and deciding what foods to serve is among the most important choices coup…
BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION: Tips to help master your wedding guest list
Tips to help master your wedding guest list Weddings are milestone occasions, but inviting everyone can quickly become overwhelming. Budget, venue size, and catering needs all influenc…
BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION: Tips to plan a perfect honeymoon
Tips to plan a perfect honeymoon Couples have much to look forward to when planning their weddings. In addition to the momentous occasion when they say "I do," couples can look ahead…