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Explore our 2025 Graduation Special Edition, featuring graduates from Anamosa, Springville, and Midland. Each copy is available for just $2.00, but only for a limited time. Don’t miss …

  A Community Gem: Sally Deeb's Contributions Recognized at Special Tribute   On Saturday, May 10, the Eastern Iowa Draft Horse and Mule Association held a heartfelt thank-you celebrat…

  Supervisors sets public hearing date for proposed Public Safety Facility    By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a pub…

  Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum celebrates 24th year with tribute to founder Plaque dedication set for May 24 The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum is set to kick off its 24th year…

  Anamosa names new middle school principal   Anamosa Community School District has announced the appointment of Nick Breuer as the Head Principal of Anamosa Middle School (MS). Breuer…

  Open house gathers ideas for the future of Anamosa   On Tuesday, May 6, the City of Anamosa hosted an open house at the Lawrence Community Center to gather public input for its compr…

  Springville participates in Tri-Rivers Conference Art Festival By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Springville High School students participated virtually in the Tri-Rivers Con…

  Two Drivers Hurt in Collision on Highway 151 in Springville A two-vehicle accident on Highway 151 at Alderman Road outside of Springville on May 7 left both drivers injured.  Accordi…

  Scoop of generosity: Celebrate Great Give Day with Cultivate Anamosa   On Wednesday, May 21, from 2 to 7 p.m., the Cultivate Anamosa Endowment Fund will host a special event at Two S…

  Great Give Day returns: Support over 200 nonprofits May 21   The Jones County Community Foundation is excited to announce that Great Give Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, …

  Anamosa State Penitentiary K9 to receive body armor donation   K9 Bradley of the Anamosa State Penitentiary will soon be equipped with a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a …

  Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 55th Flight to Washington, D.C. Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern Iowa   On Wednesday, May 14, the Eastern Iowa Honor Fligh…

  Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation to host 41st Annual Surgical Open   The Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation is set to hold its 41st annual Surgical Open on Friday, June…

  Keith Dirks Memorial Scholarship awards local students   The Keith Dirks Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to seven seniors from Jones County who are pursuing further education i…

  Peace Pipe Players awards scholarship   Maquoketa’s Peace Pipe Players Community Theatre has awarded this year’s $500 performing arts scholarship to Jayson Ruley, a senior at Midland…

  Springville leases community garden spaces  By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The City of Springville is leasing community garden spaces at Graham Park to allow community mem…