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  County to accept bids for county farmland lease   The Jones County Board of Supervisors will accept sealed bids for the rental of county-owned farmland located in Section 36 of Wayne…

  Every Child Reads expands book access with grant   Every Child Reads Jones County, part of the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, an initiative funded through the Jones Count…

  Jones County to host Commercial Manure Applicator Training Jan. 8   Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2…

The Journal-Eureka's special holiday publication on Dec. 18, 2025, proudly features heartfelt Letters to Santa from students at Anamosa, St. Patrick, and Midland Schools. Plus, a delig…

  'Tis the season of holiday smiles   Laura Drummy • Staff Photo   Brothers Beckham, 9 months, and Maddox Williams, 5, both of Anamosa, share smiles and holiday cheer during a visit wi…

  A century-old heirloom keeps Christmas spinning, one wind at a time   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    For certain families, holiday traditions involve lights, cookies…

  Jones County Toys for Tots prepares gifts for record number of children   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Volunteers with Jones County Toys for Tots spent Saturday, …

  Annual Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer to local families   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Middle school students across Jones County had a chance to shop for h…

  Chief deputy asks supervisors to find solution on meal reimbursement   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Jones County Chief Deputy Brian Eckhardt asked the Jones County…

  County to hold public hearing on five-year road construction plan   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Jones County’s proposed five-year road plan includes several brid…

  Dining Dollars Campaign reaches $6,600 Final call for gifts for the homebound   The Journal-Eureka’s annual Dining Dollars campaign, which raises funds for Jones County Senior Dining…

County employees raise $2,000 for local food pantries By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Jones County employees continued a long-standing tradition of giving this month, ra…

  Anamosa Legion donates to county youth coalition   Submitted Photo   A donation was presented to the Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition by Anamosa American Legion, Arthur …

  Citizens Bank Bake Sale benefits food pantry   Submitted Photo   Citizens Bank employees raised $1,200 during a Dec. 4 bake sale, with the bank matching the first $500 for a total $1…

  Anamosa student helps lead Iowa State team to national case competition win   Iowa State University senior Madeline Nemmers of Anamosa helped lead an ISU team to a first-place finish…

  Council sets public hearing, approves resolutions   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa City Council approved multiple resolutions, payment requests and admin…