Construction starts on X-31 earlier than expected
Construction starts on X-31 earlier than expected Paving and culvert replacement will run into fall By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A major road improvement projec…
End of an era for Wayne Hall Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
End of an era for Wayne Hall Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Family-run dealership closing service department; sales remain until inventory is gone By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com…
County set to purchase central count tabulator for elections
County set to purchase central count tabulator for elections By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County Auditor Whitney Hein asked the Board of Supervisors to app…
Early morning fire in Springville causes major damage
Early morning fire in Springville causes major damage A small dog was rescued from a Springville home during an early morning structure fire that caused an estimated $150,000 in da…
Anamosa Community Foundation grant application deadline nears
Anamosa Community Foundation grant application deadline nears The Anamosa Community Foundation, an endowment fund held by the Jones County Community Foundation, has a deadline appr…
Minger named president of the Iowa Land Title Association
Minger named president of the Iowa Land Title Association Sharon Minger, ILTA Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP), owner of Grant Wood Area Abstract in Anamosa, has been elect…
Jones County farm families honored at Iowa State Fair
Jones County farm families honored at Iowa State Fair Nine Jones County farm families were recognized Aug.14 during the Century and Heritage Farm ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. …
Olin Fire Station receives cornerstone in symbolic Masonic ceremony
Olin Fire Station receives cornerstone in symbolic Masonic ceremony By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Olin Fire Station became the site of a historic and symbolic …
City council votes to terminate Anamosa police chief
City council votes to terminate Anamosa police chief By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The City of Anamosa is searching for a new police chief after the City Council …
Supervisors set public hearing for Landis Road bridge project
Supervisors set public hearing for Landis Road bridge project By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday to…
Jones SWCD honors Inglis as Conservation Farmer of the Year
Jones SWCD honors Inglis as Conservation Farmer of the Year By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones Soil and Water Conservation District has named sixth-generatio…
Anamosa sewer survey shows slight improvement, but concerns remain
Anamosa sewer survey shows slight improvement, but concerns remain By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council on Aug. 11 reviewed the results of a rece…
Anamosa sues Jones County over ownership of Dillon Military Bridge
Anamosa sues Jones County over ownership of Dillon Military Bridge By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The city of Anamosa has filed a civil lawsuit against Jones Coun…
Anamosa State Penitentiary K9 receives donated protective vest
Anamosa State Penitentiary K9 receives donated protective vest K9 Bradley, a law enforcement dog at Anamosa State Penitentiary, is now outfitted with a new protective vest thanks t…
Arts Court to host end-of-summer family fun street dance
Arts Court to host end-of-summer family fun street dance Arts Court will host its Third Annual Family Fun Street Dance, Sunday, Aug. 31, from 3 to 9 p.m. at 107 N. Garnavillo St., feat…
Council approves tree grinding contract after debate over costs
Council approves tree grinding contract after debate over costs By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com After weighing three bids and discussing cost breakdowns in detail, t…