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  Leggs’ lifetime of service continues through community foundation gift   The Anamosa Community Foundation says the lives and service of Joe and Esther Legg exemplify its mission to s…

  Wyoming to host 33rd annual Christmas City Celebration Dec. 7   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The streets of Wyoming will once again sparkle under a canopy of Chris…

  Nearly $1,875 raised for Dining Dollars Campaign The Journal-Eureka’s annual Dining Dollars campaign, which raises funds for Jones County Senior Dining, is nearing $1,875. Recent don…

  Jones County Democrats presents food bank donation   Submitted photo   As part of a statewide Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 15th, organized by the Iowa Democratic Party to help Iowans…

  Council receives updates on traffic study, sidewalk, sewer projects    By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa City Council discussed the ongoing Kwik Star traff…

  Supervisors moves forward on subdivision plat; sets several public hearings   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approve…

  Journal-Eureka launches annual Dining Dollars Campaign to support local seniors Campaign and gift drive helping bridge the funding gap and bring holiday cheer    The Journal-Eureka’s…

  Anamosa State Penitentiary celebrates historic porch renovation   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonemediacompany.com    The Anamosa State Penitentiary (ASP) celebrated the completion of …

  Starlighters II brings ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to the stage this December   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    This December, the Starlighters II Theatre invites audience…

  County Food Bank receives holiday boost from community   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemediacompany.cpm    Shoppers at Anamosa Fareway stepped up Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, to c…

  Aisles of joy: Shop with a Cop set to help area children   The Jones County Family Council is gearing up for the Ninth Annual Shop with a Cop event, set for Monday, Dec. 8, and Dec. …

Area Toys for Tots seeing record demand ahead of holiday season By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Jones County Toys for Tots is experiencing one of its busiest years on rec…

  Bridge replacement on Matsell Park Road underway   The long-awaited bridge replacement project on Matsell Park Road began Wednesday, Nov. 20, Linn County officials announced.   The p…

  County food bank announces interim schedule through January   The Jones County Food Bank has announced an interim operating schedule that will remain in place through mid- to late Ja…

  Progress continues on Landis Road Bridge project   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    County Engineer Derek Snead provided the Board of Supervisors with an update on the…

  Minnihan becomes Anamosa’s first female chief of police   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The City of Anamosa has named Nicole Minnihan as its new Chief of Police, ma…