Midland Elementary brings back ‘Breakfast with a Buddy’
Midland Elementary brings back ‘Breakfast with a Buddy’ After several years of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing construction, Midland Elementary School finally held…
Anamosa to begin routine watermain and hydrant flushing Sept. 22
Anamosa to begin routine watermain and hydrant flushing Sept. 22 The City of Anamosa Utilities Department will begin its routine watermain and hydrant dead-end flushing on Monday, …
Candidate filing forms due for city, school board elections
Candidate filing forms due for city, school board elections Residents who want to run for local office have until 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, to file nomination papers for mayor, city…
9/11 remembrance ceremony planned at Jones County Courthouse
9/11 ceremony planned at Jones County Courthouse A public ceremony marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, …
Springville Library prepares to celebrate 20 years
Springville Library prepares to celebrate 20 years A building built by the community, serving residents of all ages By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com For the past 20 …
Archdiocese launches ‘Journey in Faith’ to reshape parishes
Archdiocese launches ‘Journey in Faith’ to reshape parishes Declining attendance and fewer priests drive long-term planning effort By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com …
Chelsey’s Dream Foundation honored in Statewide Shine the Light Contest
Chelsey’s Dream Foundation honored in Statewide Shine the Light Contest Chuck Bildstein has been named one of three statewide winners in the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperativ…
Cornerstone Classrooms program ends after three decades
Cornerstone Classrooms program ends after three decades By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com What began as an experiment in 1994 soon became a tradition for hundreds of…
Raider Market grows to meet needs of Anamosa families, staff
Raider Market grows to meet needs of Anamosa families, staff By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Twice a month, on a Wednesday evening, cars line up outside Anamosa Hig…
County sets groundbreaking ceremony for new Public Safety Facility
County sets groundbreaking ceremony for new Public Safety Facility By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County officials and community members will gather Tuesday…
Board approves the hiring of new interim jail administrator
Board approves the hiring of new interim jail administrator By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of Magnus Deys…
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…
Wapsi River Tractor Riders to host fall ride
Wapsi River Tractor Riders to host fall ride The Wapsi River Tractor Riders will host their annual fall ride on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at Anamosa Middle School on Old Dubuque…
Stories come to life along the path at Fountain Park
Stories come to life along the path at Fountain Park StoryWalk blends literacy, community and legacy By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Families, library supporters, a…
Sweet ride: Two Scoops takes history and ice cream on the road
Sweet ride: Two Scoops takes history and ice cream on the road By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com What started as a Main Street ice cream shop is now rolling through J…
Anamosa Council discusses wastewater testing lab operations following survey
Anamosa Council discusses wastewater testing lab operations following survey By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Anamosa City Council receiv…