Iowa Officials warns of raise in ‘Grandparent Scams’
Iowa Officials warns of raise in ‘Grandparent Scams’ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent…
Journal-Eureka concludes Dining Dollars campaign
Journal-Eureka concludes Dining Dollars campaign The Journal-Eureka’s annual Dining Dollars campaign, which raises funds for Jones County Senior Dining, has concluded. This week, a to…
Public hearing set for EMS Advisory Council Annual Report
Public hearing set for EMS Advisory Council Annual Report By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A public hearing for the Jones County EMS Advisory Council Annual Report Fiscal …
Supervisor discusses upcoming budget season for FY26
Supervisor discusses upcoming budget season for FY26 By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors discussed the upcoming budget season for FY26 …
A year in review: Key moments that shaped our communities
A year in review: Key moments that shaped our communities By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Over the past year, we have seen major headlines that captivated audiences…
End of an Era: Supervisor Ned Rohwedder reflects on his tenure before retirement
End of an Era Supervisor Ned Rohwedder reflects on his tenure before retirement By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County Board of Supervisor Ned Rohwedder, 75, has d…
Strawberry Hill First graders receive decodable books
Strawberry Hill First graders receive decodable books Over 1 million books provided state-wide By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com In a significant move to bolster early lit…
City Council holds public hearing for downtown revitalization façade improvements
City Council holds public hearing for downtown revitalization façade improvements By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council held its last meeting of…
County Community Services Department braces for changes in FY26
County Community Services Department braces for changes in FY26 By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 23, Jones County Co…
County holds Five Year Road Construction Program Public Hearing
County holds Five Year Road Construction Program Public Hearing By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Secondary Roads Department held a public hearing on the 2026 Jon…
Dugan sentenced to 15 years on methamphetamine charges
On Dec. 30, 2024, Bradley Dugan was sentenced on one count of Possession of Intent to Deliver Less than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, and on one count of a Drug Tax Stamp Violation as a …
Journal-Eureka Dining Dollars campaign nears $11,000
Journal-Eureka Dining Dollars campaign nears $11,000 The Journal-Eureka’s annual Dining Dollars campaign, which raises funds for Jones County Senior Dining, is nearing $11,000. This w…
Supervisor Zumbach reflects on tenure as he prepares to conclude term
Supervisor Zumbach reflects on tenure as he prepares to conclude term Linn County Supervisor Louie Zumbach concluded his four-year term as Supervisor on Dec. 31, 2024 as he chose not t…
Gallery: Many participate in Polar 5K, Reindeer Plunge
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Annual Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer to Jones County youth
Annual Shop with a Cop spreads holiday cheer to Jones County youth By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Family Council organized the Eighth Annual Shop with a…
Local Toys for Tots brings joy to over 500 children this Christmas
Local Toys for Tots brings joy to over 500 children this Christmas By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com As the Christmas season winds down, Toys for Tots–Jones County is celeb…