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  Starlighters II announces next production, ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’   Starlighters II Theatre has announced the cast for its next production, the Tony Award-winning m…

  Stroke Awareness Event set for May 19    Join the American Heart Association and UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center for a free event focused on stroke awareness.    Taki…

  Starlighters II Theatre premieres groundbreaking play "Bury Me" with all-deaf cast   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Starlighters II Theatre is set to make history wit…

  Supervisors hold first reading of Cryptocurrency, Data Center Ordinance   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   During the April 29th meeting, the Jones County Board of Sup…

  Chamber of Commerce holding first Pickleball Tournaments    By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa Chamber of Commerce is set to host its inaugural Pickleball to…

Seniors Mason Chizek and Abbi Hoyt were crowned Springville’s 2025 Prom King and Queen on May 3.

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  Local students honored for Academic Excellence at Governor’s Scholar Ceremony   In a prestigious event celebrating academic achievement, Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor…

  Two found dead in Springville mobile home park after welfare check   Two people were found dead at a mobile home outside of Springville on April 30 after a welfare check. According t…

  Jones County Republican Central Committee holds annual spring meeting   By Mike Duncomb, County Chairman   The Jones County Republican Central Committee held its annual spring fundra…

  Jones Regional Medical Center hosting bike helmet giveaway   Jones Regional Medical Center will host a free bike helmet giveaway for children of all ages on Wednesday, May 14 from 4 …

  Linn County Public Health to host presentation on Cancer Data from 99 Counties Project   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   CEDAR RAPIDS   Linn County Public Health (LCPH…

  Supervisor discusses amending County Employee Handbook regarding jury duty   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    County Engineer Derek Snead initiated a discussion with …

  The Avacentre partners with Brosh Chapel to offer comprehensive funeral services   The Avacentre in Anamosa has announced its partnership with Brosh Chapel to provide Celebrations of…

  Council discusses solutions to Old Dubuque Road roundabout misuse   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa City Council heard from Street Superintendent Shane B…

  Jones County Supervisors finalize FY26 budget   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 (F…