GALLERY: Emerald hues and running shoes
Emerald hues and running shoes: Emerald Run 5K proves lucky for many Laura Drummy • Staff Photo
Springville residents receive updates about the HWY 151 interchange project
Springville residents receive updates about the HWY 151 interchange project By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Several Springville residents and business owners attend an I…
Final defendant sentenced in Anamosa drug investigation
Final defendant sentenced in Anamosa drug investigation The last defendant in a high-profile drug investigation in Anamosa has been sentenced to a decade behind bars. Matthew Ian Hutch…
Fire destroys Stone City home
Fire destroys Stone City home Neighbor rescues residents' dogs By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A house located at 12346 Dearborn Dr in Stone City was completely des…
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin hydrant flushing March 31
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin hydrant flushing March 31 Attention City of Anamosa Residents: The City of Anamosa Utilities Department will begin its routine water main/hydrant …
Anamosa’s Citywide Spring Cleanup set for April 12
Anamosa’s Citywide Spring Cleanup set for April 12 The city of Anamosa will hold its annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 12. The event is scheduled to take place at the City S…
Applications open for Century, Heritage Farm Recognition
Applications open for Century, Heritage Farm Recognition DES MOINES Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig invites eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm reco…
Council sets proposed tax levy rates for FY26
Council sets proposed tax levy rates for FY26 Public hearing scheduled for March 24th By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The council set the public hearing for the proposed …
Jones County Community Foundation distributes over $132,000 in grants to support local nonprofit
Jones County Community Foundation distributes over $132,000 in grants to support local nonprofit Nonprofits across our region are receiving critical funding this month thanks to more t…
Property owners to receive budget statement mailing for FY 2026
Property owners to receive budget statement mailing for FY 2026 Property owners in Jones and Linn counties and across Iowa will soon receive a mailing from their county auditor con…
Supervisors set key bidding dates, approvals project contracts
Supervisors set key bidding dates, approvals project contracts By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemdiacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors sets key bidding dates and approvals…
Snowman Squad
Photos submitted by Kelli Anselmo-Easterly
Granny Basketball fundraiser scores big for local coalition
Granny Basketball fundraiser scores big for local coalition Not your average basketball game By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County “Celebrities” faced of…
St. Patrick School to host ‘Hoops & Dreams’ gala
St. Patrick School to host ‘Hoops & Dreams’ gala By Cassandra Kyser St. Patrick School will host its annual Spring Gala, themed "Hoops & Dreams," on March 29 to raise funds for new bas…
Supervisors set FY26 salaries amid criticism over process
Supervisors set FY26 salaries amid criticism over process Majority of officials receive a 4-5% increase By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Su…
Supervisors set proposed county tax levy rates
Supervisors set proposed county tax levy rates Public hearing scheduled for March 25th By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com As the budget season continues and deadline…