Supervisors discuss continuing business
Supervisors discuss continuing business By Olivia Shaw olivia@nelsonmediacompany.com At its weekly meeting, the Jones County Board of Supervisors continues working on ongoing busines…
County Coalition hosting Summer Garage Sale
County Coalition hosting Summer Garage Sale The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition will be having their seventh annual Summer Garage Sale in late July and early August. This…
Secretary Naig meets Secretary Lambertsen
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig met with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Dean Lambertsen in Des Monies June 28. Lambertsen, from Anamosa, was just elected Secretary of Agricultur…
Anamosa High School welcomes new band director
Anamosa High School welcomes new band director By Olivia Shaw Olivia@nelsonmediacompany.com This year, Anamosa High School has hired a new Director of Bands. Dr. Mike Compton hopes to…
Ridiculous Days returning to Anamosa July 5-6
Ridiculous Days returning to Anamosa July 5-6 By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A downtown event is making a comeback to Anamosa's streets and sidewalks. The Anamosa Chamb…
Lunches for Youth summer program starting in July
Lunches for Youth summer program starting in July By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa Lunches for Youth (ALY) is launching its summer lunch program in July to help …
Board of Supervisors highlights
Board of Supervisors highlights • Supervisors approve the second reading of the Indigent Legal Fee Ordinance to provide guidelines on legal fees charged by court-appointed attorneys. •…
Changes coming to Iowa's hunting seasons
Changes coming to Iowa's hunting seasons Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl…
Anamosa School Board discusses ongoing business
Anamosa School Board discusses ongoing business By Olivia Shaw olivia@nelsonmediacompany.com On Monday, June 17, the Anamosa School Board discussed the Anamosa High School gym addition…
Exploring Iowa: One town, mile, poem at a time
Exploring Iowa: One town, mile, poem at a time Iowa Scenic Views By Foot makes stops in Jones County By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com On a mission to visit every town in …
WMT Tractorcade passes through Northern Jones County
On the first day of the WMT Tractorcade, passed through Northern Linn and Jones Counties June 10. The ride started in Manchester, traveling south through Buck Creek and stopping at the…
Austin Strong enduring legacy: Fundraising for pediatric cancer research
Austin Strong enduring legacy: Fundraising for pediatric cancer research Over $50,000 raised during the annual event By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Sally’s on Broadway hoste…
Many attend Dinner on the Bridge
Art Court Visual & Performance hosted a relaxing evening with an upscale dinner overlooking the Wapsipinicon River on the Historic Hale Bridge in Wapsipinicon State Park June 14. The s…
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower visits Anamosa
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower visits Anamosa The Anamosa Friends of the Library (FOL) hosted a summer fundraising event featuring First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. The event took place June …
JRMC Surgical Open a success
JRMC Surgical Open a success By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Foundation held its 40th annual Surgical Open, J…
Supervisors hear from East Central Region MHDS
Supervisors hear from East Central Region MHDS New state legislation leading to big changes in 2025 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Board of Supervisors spent time at…