Area General Election results
UPDATE: Nov. 7 at 11:15 a.m. U.S. House District 1 has 100% of the precincts reporting. The AP has not called the race due to its closeness: 799 votes. Current standings: Mariannett…
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬: Anamosa: 5-8 p.m. Morley: 5-7 p.m. Oxford Junction: 5:30-8 p.m. Olin: 5-7 p.m. Springville: 5-8 p.m. Wyoming: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Risen Hope Church launches in Anamosa
Risen Hope Church launches in Anamosa By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa is home to a new church. Risen Hope Church has established new roots in the Anamosa communi…
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training being held in Monticello
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training being held in Monticello A Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is being held on Tuesday, November 12, from 8-4:30 at the Jones County Extensi…
Hundreds attend Anamosa’s Spook Parade
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Twin Rivers Pheasants Forever hold 40th banquet
Twin Rivers Pheasants Forever hold 40th banquet Twin Rivers Pheasants Forever (TRPF) recently held its 40th annual banquet Oct. 12, at the Berndes Center in Monticello. Funds raised a…
Meet the Candidates, Week II
Jones County Board of Supervisors District 5 Incumbent Supervisor Jeff Swisher Why are you running? I chose to run for County Supervisor because I believe I can better serve the public…
‘The Great Apple Crunch’
St. Patrick School celebrated the Apple Crunch in style on Oct 9th. At exactly noon, students and staff chomped down on delicious apples generously donated by Anamosa Fareway. This cru…
Meet the Candidates, Week I
DISTRICT 66 Andy McKean Why are you running? As a father and grandfather, I care deeply about working for a bright future for those who follow us. I want them to have the opportunity a…
Starlighters Announces Cast for 2024 Holiday Show
A small group of weary travelers discover the power of the season while trapped in a lonely train station on Christmas Eve in the 2024 Starlighters’ Holiday Show, “All Through the Nigh…
City Council affirms vicious dog removal
By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council heard and denied the appeal from a pet owner regarding the designation of his dog as a vicious animal as it attack…
Anamosa Community Foundation holding Breakfast Oct. 30
By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A local community foundation is hosting an annual breakfast to celebrate the good things happening in Anamosa. Anamosa Community Foundation…
Supervisor discusses new County Compensation Board laws
Mixed feelings and opinions By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com During the Board of Supervisors’ weekly meeting on Oct. 15, a significant amount of time was dedicated to discu…
City Council discusses potential addition of school resource officer at Anamosa Schools
By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council spent a large chunk of its bi-weekly meeting hearing and discussing the potential of having a School Resource Offi…
City of Martelle celebrates the opening of new public restrooms
By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The City of Martelle celebrated the opening of two public restaurants after years of work and countless volunteer hours. The new ADA-compla…