Anamosa announces Homecoming Court
Laura Drummy • Staff Photos Anamosa High School announced its 2025 Homecoming Court, Sept. 19. Queen candidates, from left, front row: Ellie Bright, Brooke Heying, Crystal Bonifazi…
Groundbreaking opens next chapter for Jones County public safety
Groundbreaking opens next chapter for Jones County public safety By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County officials, first responders, and community members ga…
First cancer forum held, focus turns to prevention and policy
First cancer forum held, focus turns to prevention and policy By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Around 50 Jones County residents learned that while local cancer death…
Breaking silence in the fields: Suicide Prevention Month underscores unique risks for farmers and resources to save lives
Breaking silence in the fields Suicide Prevention Month underscores unique risks for farmers and resources to save lives By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com September …
Supervisors approve temporary sheriff coverage for Anamosa
Supervisors approve temporary sheriff coverage for Anamosa 28E agreement allowing deputies to patrol while PD stabilizes By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Sheriff Gre…
Courthouse projects face hurdles, Supervisors approve 10-day completion notice
Courthouse projects face hurdles, Supervisors approve 10-day completion notice By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com During the Sept. 16 Board of Supervisors meeting, Audito…
Jones County joins statewide Healthiest State Walks on Oct. 1
Jones County joins statewide Healthiest State Walks on Oct. 1 By Michelle Olson, Interpretive Naturalist Are you planning to participate in one of the many Healthiest State Walks o…
Camp Courageous Waffle Breakfast, Open House set for Sept. 28
Camp Courageous Waffle Breakfast, Open House set for Sept. 28 Camp Courageous will host its annual Waffle Breakfast and Open House on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon in the c…
Jones County Community Foundation grants due Oct. 15
Jones County Community Foundation grants due Oct. 15 Applications for Jones County Community Foundation grants are due online by Oct. 15 at dbqfoundation.org/JCCF. Last fall, the fou…
Kirkwood’s Jones County Leadership Council to meet Sept. 30
Kirkwood’s Jones County Leadership Council to meet Sept. 30 Meeting will feature information on college's Agricultural Sciences programs MONTICELLO Kirkwood Community College wil…
Pink in the Park 4K set for Oct. 18 at Wapsipinicon State Park
Pink in the Park 4K set for Oct. 18 at Wapsipinicon State Park Jones Regional Medical Center will host its annual Pink in the Park 4K walk/run Saturday, Oct. 18, at Wapsipinicon St…
Grassroots groups host Rural Revival candidate forum Sept. 28
Grassroots groups host Rural Revival candidate forum Sept. 28 A coalition of rural grassroots organizations across a dozen Eastern Iowa counties, including Jones County, announced th…
Side-by-side ride honors late young farmer, launches memorial award
Side-by-side ride honors late young farmer, launches memorial award By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The rumble of side-by-sides echoed across the gravel roads of rural …
Residents pack hearing on Landis Road bridge project
Residents pack hearing on Landis Road bridge project Neighbors raise questions about timeline, eminent domain and road renaming By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The…
City enters temporary law enforcement agreement with Sheriff’s Office
City enters temporary law enforcement agreement with Sheriff’s Office 28E provides support while PD staff stabilizes By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The City of An…
Council sets wages for new staff, approves water plant projects
Council sets wages for new staff, approves water plant projects By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council approved a series of new hires and ongoing …