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  Flash protest in Anamosa highlights concerns over Medicaid cuts tied to federal bill   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Concerned about sweeping changes to federal he…

  SEDC to kick off 20th anniversary with community event July 24   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Springville Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) will mark it…

  Hunt appointed new DECAT coordinator in Jones County   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of Sherri Hunt as the…

  Medical examiner rules Springville deaths a double suicide   The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into the deaths of two Springville residents found insid…

  Honoring heroes: Local veterans receive Quilts of Valor   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   CENTRAL CITY   Ten Linn County veterans were honored Saturday with handmade …

  Kerri Dusanek • Staff Photo   Wildflowers sway in the breeze along the edge of a cornfield in rural Jones County on June 24. The humid air, rising from the rapidly growing corn, ming…

  Jones Regional celebrates new drive-thru pharmacy with ribbon cutting   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    A new pharmacy drive-thru at UnityPoint Health – Jones Regiona…

  Supervisors awards bid for Public Safety Building By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Jones County Board of Supervisors awarded a construction bid to Garling Construct…

  New leadership takes the helm at the Rotary Club of Anamosa   The new board of directors of the Rotary Club of Anamosa and the new president, Leanna Husmann, were installed on June 2…

  VFW Post 4077 elects new leadership   The Anamosa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4077 installed the leadership for their 2025-2026 command year at a reception held at the Lawrence Com…

  Anamosa approves new playground, lifeguard chairs   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The Anamosa City Council has approved the purchase of new playground equipment and …

  Anamosa’s ‘Ridiculous Days’ returns this weekend with food, fun, and festivities   Downtown Anamosa will transform into a hub of small-town fun and quirky competitions July 4-5 as th…

  City Council sets public hearing on police camera purchase plan   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa City Council has set a public hearing to consider finan…

  Local Fourth of July festivities    Anamosa  • Fireworks Celebration: Thursday, July 3, from 6-10 p.m. at Downing Field. Featuring a food stand, children's activities, and fireworks …

  Russells to Host Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day Near Monticello Event will highlight relay cropping, nutrient management, and renewable energy in hog production Jason and Sarah …

  Theisen’s offers $400k in grants to support local nonprofits Applications open through July 31 Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto invites nonprofits in its Iowa and Wisconsin store communities…