Linn County funds library access for rural residents
Linn County funds library access for rural residents The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved $485,000 in annual funding to support the 11 city libraries in Linn County, Jan. 21. …
Martelle man killed, another hurt after a head-on crash along HWY 151
Martelle man killed, another hurt after a head-on crash along HWY 151. One person died, and another was injured in a head-on crash on Highway 151 in Jones County Jan. 22. According to…
Ralston sentenced to 10 years for sex offender charges
Ralston sentenced to 10 years for sex offender charges On Jan. 24, John Ralston was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison for violating the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. Ralston ple…
Second Annual Emerald Run 5K set for March 15th
Second Annual Emerald Run 5K set for March 15th 5K to take place in Wapsipinicon State Park The Anamosa Chamber of Commerce has announced the Second Annual Emerald Run 5K, a fest…
St. Patrick School celebrates Catholic School Week
Anamosa - St. Patrick School in Anamosa is thrilled to join in Catholic Schools Week, a national celebration held from Jan. 26th to Jan. 31st. This special week is devoted to highlig…
Camp Courageous announces leadership transition
Camp Courageous announces leadership transition Board initiates national-wide search for next CEO By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com MONTICELLO After 45 years as CEO of Cam…
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Celebration Dinner
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Celebration Dinner By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Local businesses and community members came together at The Avacentre for the …
County discusses a modification to Farm-to-Market roads
County discusses a modification to Farm-to-Market roads By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com During the Jan. 13th meeting, the Board of Supervisors and County Engineer Derek …
County Music Star Sam Hunt coming to the Great Jones County Fair
County Music Star Sam Hunt coming to the Great Jones County Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com MONTICELLO The Great Jones County Fair (GJCF) has announced its final…
Anamosa council approves first reading of city’s fence regulations
Anamosa council approves first reading of city’s fence regulations By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council met for its first meeting of 2025 and held its…
Annual Sadie Street Showcase set to break records at Anamosa High School
Annual Sadie Street Showcase set to break records at Anamosa High School By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Preparations are in full swing for the Ninth Annual Sadie Street S…
Boomerang Corporation named as Senator Ernst’s ‘Small Business of Week’
Boomerang Corporation named as Senator Ernst’s ‘Small Business of Week’ A business from Jones County has been recognized as “Small Business of the Week” by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. The…
Committee announces appointment process for vacant Supervisor seat
Committee announces appointment process for vacant Supervisor seat The committee designated by Iowa Code Sections 69.8 and 69.14A (County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Recorder…
Supervisors approves disclaimer of interest and consent order for Anamosa Property
Supervisors approves disclaimer of interest and consent order for Anamosa Property By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa City Administrator Jeremiah Hoyt came to the B…
Supervisors declares January National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Supervisors declares January National Human Trafficking Prevention Month By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Supervisors approved a proclamation to d…
Linn County outdoor warning sirens malfunction, again
Linn County outdoor warning sirens malfunction, again Ongoing issue officials working to correct By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemdiacompany.com Residents in Linn County have heard warn…