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City Council amends FY24 budget  Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Anamosa City Council approved a resolution for fiscal year 2024 budget amendments on May 28. The amendm…

Local veterans embark on Honor Flight By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight embarked on its 51st flight to Washington, D.C. May 28. A total of 88…

City admits misstep with 28E Agreement with Board of Supervisors   Joint discussion continues on the Dillon Military Bridge  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  After a coup…

Studio Dee hosts Spring Recital  By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Studio Dee held their annual spring dance recital, “Around the World,” April 27 at the Springville High Schoo…

Anamosa High School Jazz Band ends on a high note By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The Anamosa High School Jazz Band held its final performance of the year on May 4 at the Ell…

Flooding impacts the kick-off to summer. By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Wet and severe weather caused the Wapsipinicon River to spill out of its banks, interrupting some…

Olin to host ribbon cutting ceremony for new splash pad By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Editor's Note: The date has changed to June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City of Olin…

  What you need to know about June 4th’s Primary Election   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    On Tuesday, June 4, primaries will be held for the Democrat, Republican and…

A road improvement project has started on Martelle Road from Springville Road to Linn Jones Road. The project includes ditch grading, roadtop widening, culvert replacements, and a new …

Anamosa honors Adam McWherter By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa class of 2029, parents and community members honor the memory of Adam McWherter May 13 by planting a…

Midland School Board approves FY25 budget after financial headache By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eurkea.com Midland held a second public budget hearing during its regular school board…

Supervisors moving forward creating Road Dedication Policy  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The county supervisor moved forward and approved action on a draft of a formal…

Anamosa, Midland and Springville held its high school commencements for the class of 2024 May 19.    Photo credit:  Midland: Kim Buchholtz • Contributed Photos Anamosa: Laura Drummy • …

The Cicada buzz is coming By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Center Point Historical Society hosted "Cicada Big Buzz" on May 12. It featured Chuck Ungs, a Naturalist fro…

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower impersonator to perform June 9th First Lady Mamie Eisenhower will be the featured historical figure in a summer fundraising event hosted by the Anamosa Frie…