Jones County closes FY26 with higher-than-expected fund balance
Instead, Jones County ended the fiscal year with $16,790,234. However, not all of that money is available for general county spending. Hein said approximately $10.6 million of the endi…
Anamosa approves $10,234 pump repair at Rosemary lift station
ANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council approved a $10,234.50 repair to a pump at the Rosemary lift station during its Sept. 14 meeting. The council approved the purchase request from MVP t…
$5,000 donation helps Anamosa Fire Department replace failing light bar
ANAMOSA — A $5,000 donation will help the Anamosa Fire Department replace an aging emergency light bar on its command truck. The Anamosa City Council approved a $6,979.15 purchase from…
Wet weather slows several Jones County road projects
ANAMOSA — Wet weather is slowing several Jones County road projects, but Secondary Roads crews have a busy slate of construction, paving and patching work planned as conditions improve…
Heavy rain strains Martelle sewer system, residents report basement flooding
MARTELLE — Heavy rainfall over the weekend strained Martelle’s sanitary sewer system, prompting city officials to ask residents to conserve water while reports of flooded basements and…
Anamosa approves $48,698 Streets Department pickup
Alli Gracey ANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Streets Department during its Sept. 14 meeting. The council voted 5-1 to approve a $4…
Solid Waste Commission names interim director following Jamison retirement
ANAMOSA — The Jones County Solid Waste Management Commission has named Tami Michaud interim director as longtime director Andy Jamison prepares to retire. Jones County Supervisor Joh…
Anamosa vacates unused utility easement at Grantwood Plaza
ANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council approved vacating an unused public utility and drainage easement at Grantwood Plaza during its Sept. 14 meeting. The council unanimously approved Res…
Anamosa pool draws roughly 4,000 paid visitors during season
ANAMOSA — Roughly 4,000 people visited the Anamosa swimming pool through paid admission and passes during the 2026 season, according to an update provided to the Anamosa City Council. …
Third Street sidewalk project now expected to begin in spring
ANAMOSA — Construction on Anamosa’s Third Street sidewalk extension is now expected to begin next spring as the city continues working through easements and final preparations for the …
Years of cooling requests preceded inmate’s death at Anamosa prison
By Alli Gracey | Journal-Eureka ANAMOSA — For years, Iowa correctional officials have identified air conditioning at Anamosa State Penitentiary as a needed improvement. The money has r…
New signs planned to draw attention to Fountain Park StoryWalk
ANAMOSA — New signage is coming to Fountain Park to help visitors find and learn more about the park’s StoryWalk. Anamosa Library Director Erin Rush told the City Council during its Se…
Future Ready starts with exploration at Anamosa Middle School
By Alli Gracey Journal-Eureka ANAMOSA — Ask an Anamosa Middle School student what they want to be when they grow up and the answers vary. A teacher. A nurse. A lawyer. Someone working …
At 80, Antonelli isn’t ready to hang up his whistle
ANAMOSA — Mike Antonelli had two goals. He wanted to graduate from college, and he wanted to play professional football. He accomplished both. More than half a century later, with two …
Anamosa seniors recognized at Youth Salute
ANAMOSA — Eleven Anamosa High School seniors were recently recognized for their leadership during the Greater Cedar Rapids Area Council on Youth Leadership’s 46th annual National Counc…
Temporary asphalt plant approved at Rogers quarry
Alli Gracey ANAMOSA — A temporary asphalt plant proposed for the Rogers Rock and Sand property will move forward after the Jones County Board of Adjustment approved a special-use permi…