Anamosa High School Gym set to debut Aug. 7
Anamosa High School Gym set to debut Aug. 7 Community invited to tour new facilities By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa community is invited to celebrate t…
Anamosa’s Brooke Heying crowned Great Jones County Fair Queen
Anamosa’s Brooke Heying crowned Great Jones County Fair Queen By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com MONTICELLO Brooke Heying of Anamosa was crowned the 2025 Great Jon…
In it for the competition
in it for the competition By Daryl Schepanski Sports Editor MONTICELLO When it comes to taking part at the Great Jones County Fair Horse Show, Madison Padgett doesn’t hold back. Th…
Getting used to the Jones County Fair
getting used to the jones county fair By Daryl Schepanski Sports Editor MONTICELLO When it came to choosing which one of her three cats to show at the Great Jones County Fair Pet S…
Liechty showing successful rabbits
liechty showing successful rabbits By Daryl Schepanski Sports Editor MONTICELLO In just her second year of showing rabbits at the Great Jones County Fair, Zola Liechty has already …
For Pinckney, it’s more than a show, it’s a way of life
For Pinckney, it’s more than a show, it’s a way of life By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com MONTICELLO For 17-year-old Gracie Pinckney of Martelle, the Great Jones …
Parker proud of champion pig
Parker proud of champion pig By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com MONTICELLO For 11-year-old Mallory Parker of Martelle, showing pigs isn’t just a summer activity — it’…
American Legion elects new leadership
American Legion elects new leadership The Anamosa American Legion Arthur McCullough Post 13 installed its leadership for the 2025-2026 command year at a reception held on July 14. …
Anamosa dentist honored with National Lifelong Learning Award
Anamosa dentist honored with National Lifelong Learning Award Debra K. Oldham, DDS, MAGD, of Anamosa has received the 2025 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition from the Academ…
Jones County School Supply Drive announces drop-off locations
Jones County School Supply Drive announces drop-off locations The Jones County Family Council, the Community Partnership for Protecting Children, and Cedar/Jones Early Childhood I…
Multiple injured in three-vehicle crash near Springville
Multiple injured in three-vehicle crash near Springville Several people were injured the evening of July 21 in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 151 and Springvi…
Starlighters II to present ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ with two alternating casts
Starlighters II to present ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ with two alternating casts Starlighters II Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of "The Importance …
Theisen’s unveils new Anamosa location, celebrates with log-cutting ceremony
Theisen’s unveils new Anamosa location, celebrates with log-cutting ceremony By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Building on nearly 60 years of service in Anamosa, Thei…
A sweet scoop for safe riders
A sweet scoop for safe riders Anamosa PD rewards safe kids with ice cream coupons By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa kids who strap on their helmets before hi…
Hunter crowned 2025 Wyoming Fair Queen; Franzen named princess
Hunter crowned 2025 Wyoming Fair Queen; Franzen named princess The 2025 Wyoming Fair Queen contest concluded with the crowning of Sophia Hunter as this year’s queen and Gabbie Fran…
Playground installation marks latest Springville park upgrade
Playground installation marks latest Springville park upgrade By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The City of Springville, in coordination with Springville Parks Board, took ad…