Kirkwood program named top 10 work-based learning organization
Kirkwood program named top 10 work-based learning organization Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has been recognized as one of the top 10 work-based…
Supervisors review facility progress, road projects, equipment grants
Supervisors review facility progress, road projects, equipment grants By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors covered a short agenda d…
Voters choose new local leaders in Nov. 4 Election
Voters choose new local leaders in Nov. 4 Election By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Voters across Jones County cast ballots Nov. 4 in the regularly scheduled city and …
Autumn on the river
Autumn on the river Rollin Banderob • Staff Photos Carly Sebastian, middle, and her boyfriend Travis Reilly, both of Cedar Rapids, fish the Wapsipinicon River near Hale Bridge as the f…
Keeping Dalton’s dream alive
Keeping Dalton’s dream alive McNamara and Brewer honored with first Young Farmers award By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Honoring a local farming legacy, Connor McN…
HARVEST SPECIAL SECTION: ‘No year is the same’
‘No year is the same’ Anamosa farmer reflects on challenging but rewarding harvest By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com For Mike Miller of Anamosa, this year’s harvest …
HARVEST SPECIAL SECTION: Fifth Annual Feed the Farmers brings community together in Martelle
Fifth Annual Feed the Farmers brings community together in Martelle By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Pulling out of the fields for a moment of rest, local farmers l…
HARVEST SPECIAL SECTION: Dry weather speeds Iowa harvest; first hard freeze ends growing season
Dry weather speeds Iowa harvest; first hard freeze ends growing season By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Dry conditions and a stretch of mild fall weather have allowe…
Midland voters to decide on renewing PPEL levy Nov. 4
Midland voters to decide on renewing PPEL levy Nov. 4 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Midland Community School District voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to renew …
Meet the Candidates: Five candidates seek four Midland school board seats
Meet the Candidates: Five candidates seek four Midland school board seats Several communities are preparing for the mayoral, city council and school board elections on Nov. 4. The …
Meet the Candidates: Two incumbents, five challengers compete for Oxford Junction council
Meet the Candidates: Two incumbents, five challengers compete for Oxford Junction council Several communities are preparing for the mayoral, city council and school board elections…
‘Shrek the Musical’ takes the stage at Anamosa High School Nov. 7-9
‘Shrek the Musical’ takes the stage at Anamosa High School Nov. 7-9 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Raider Productions is going big and green this fall as Anamosa H…
HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES
HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES Anamosa: Friday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m. Olin: Friday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Oxford Junction: Friday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Springville: Friday, Oct…
Upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies
Upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies Anamosa Anamosa Veterans Day assembly will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the new gym at Anamosa High School. The event is open to the pub…
Supervisors adjust November meeting date, review investment report, nuisance updates
Supervisors adjust November meeting date, review investment report, nuisance updates By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacopany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 2…
Flory joins Midland School District as administrative support
Flory joins Midland School District as administrative support The Midland Community School District has announced the hiring of Bailee Flory as district administrative support. In her …