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Main Street Christmas decorations draw praise from Anamosa council member

November 13, 2026

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — Christmas decorations along Anamosa’s Main Street caught the attention of council member Tim Shada, who praised…

Jones County approves pursuit of $4 million federal grant for Wapsipinicon River bridge

November 13, 2026

ANAMOSA — The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorizing the county to pursue approximately $4 million in…

Township clerk election tie decided by drawing a name in Jones County

November 12, 2026

ANAMOSA — A township clerk race in Jones County came down to a drawing of names Tuesday, Nov. 10, after two write-in candidates received the same…

Jones County seeks additional federal funding for Bryan Creek bridge replacement

November 13, 2026

ANAMOSA — Jones County officials are pursuing additional federal funding to replace the Bryan Creek bridge, an overflow structure located just north of the Wapsipinicon River bridge on County Road X64.County Engineer Derek Snead provided an update during the Nov. 10 Jones County Board of…

NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: HONORING SERVICE For Becky DirksHaugsted, service continues beyond the uniform

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithAnamosa Journal-EurekaWhile setting up for a community trick-or-treat event, Becky DirksHaugsted and her sisters began talking about everything they were leavin…

November 12, 2026 3 minute read

Anamosa selects $10,000 offer for South Garnavillo Street lot

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council voted unanimously Nov. 9 to advance a $10,000 purchase proposal for city-owned property at 122 S. Garnavillo St., favoring a …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Forest Chapel Road paving could begin next week as Jones County crews prepare roadway

ANAMOSA — Paving work on Forest Chapel Road could begin as early as next week as Jones County crews continue preparing the roadway for improvements, according to an update presented du…

November 12, 2026 3 minute read

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Jones County seeks additional federal funding for Bryan Creek bridge replacement

ANAMOSA — Jones County officials are pursuing additional federal funding to replace the Bryan Creek bridge, an overflow structure located just north of the Wapsipinicon River bridge on…

November 13, 2026 3 minute read

Main Street Christmas decorations draw praise from Anamosa council member

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — Christmas decorations along Anamosa’s Main Street caught the attention of council member Tim Shada, who praised Shane Brown and the Anamosa Streets De…

November 13, 2026 1 minute read

Jones County approves pursuit of $4 million federal grant for Wapsipinicon River bridge

ANAMOSA — The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorizing the county to pursue approximately $4 million in federal funding to replace an aging…

November 13, 2026 3 minute read

Township clerk election tie decided by drawing a name in Jones County

ANAMOSA — A township clerk race in Jones County came down to a drawing of names Tuesday, Nov. 10, after two write-in candidates received the same number of votes in the Nov. 3 general …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Anamosa football wrap-up: Exactly what it's all about

Raiders set postseason record

November 9, 2026 7 minute read

Anamosa 5th-6th grade youth football Blue team wrap-up: Having the fight and the heart to be great

ANAMOSA Anamosa 5th-6th grade youth football Blue team coach Benji Silver came into the 2026 campaign with a very well-devised plan for his young group of Raiders. And throug…

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

Midland football wrap-up: Showing they very much belonged

Eagles competitive in loaded district

November 9, 2026 5 minute read

Springville football: Big season amply rewarded

Whopping 11 Orioles named to All-District honors

November 9, 2026 4 minute read

Opinion

Between the lines: One in a million

Sports, Opinion

Mon, 11/02/2026 - 22:25

Between the lines: Been a long time coming

Between the lines, Sports, Opinion

Mon, 10/05/2026 - 23:25

Between the lines: Plenty of interesting stories

Sports, Opinion

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 14:40

Between the lines: Making a dream come true

Sports, Opinion

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:47

Between the lines: Generational types of talent

Sports, Opinion

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 03:31

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Jones County seeks additional federal funding for Bryan Creek bridge replacement

ANAMOSA — Jones County officials are pursuing additional federal funding to replace the Bryan Creek bridge, an overflow structure located just north of the Wapsipinicon River bridge on…

November 13, 2026 3 minute read

Main Street Christmas decorations draw praise from Anamosa council member

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — Christmas decorations along Anamosa’s Main Street caught the attention of council member Tim Shada, who praised Shane Brown and the Anamosa Streets De…

November 13, 2026 1 minute read

Jones County approves pursuit of $4 million federal grant for Wapsipinicon River bridge

ANAMOSA — The Jones County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorizing the county to pursue approximately $4 million in federal funding to replace an aging…

November 13, 2026 3 minute read

Steven Eugene Pike

April 21, 1951 - October 25, 2026

November 12, 2026 5 minute read

Township clerk election tie decided by drawing a name in Jones County

ANAMOSA — A township clerk race in Jones County came down to a drawing of names Tuesday, Nov. 10, after two write-in candidates received the same number of votes in the Nov. 3 general …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: HONORING SERVICE For Becky DirksHaugsted, service continues beyond the uniform

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithAnamosa Journal-EurekaWhile setting up for a community trick-or-treat event, Becky DirksHaugsted and her sisters began talking about everything they were leavin…

November 12, 2026 3 minute read

Anamosa selects $10,000 offer for South Garnavillo Street lot

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council voted unanimously Nov. 9 to advance a $10,000 purchase proposal for city-owned property at 122 S. Garnavillo St., favoring a …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Forest Chapel Road paving could begin next week as Jones County crews prepare roadway

ANAMOSA — Paving work on Forest Chapel Road could begin as early as next week as Jones County crews continue preparing the roadway for improvements, according to an update presented du…

November 12, 2026 3 minute read

Anamosa approves $3,000 property purchase with parking expansion in mind

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council voted unanimously Nov. 9 to approve an agreement to purchase property at 110 N. Ford St. for $3,000 plus closing costs, with …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Anamosa school board approves $541,338 special education funding request

By Alli GraceyJournal-EurekaANAMOSA — The Anamosa Community School District Board of Education approved a request for $541,338 in additional spending authority to address a negative sp…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Anamosa assembly honors veterans, families and legacy of service

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithJournal-EurekaANAMOSA — Anamosa students honored veterans and the families who support them during a Veterans Day assembly featuring local military tributes, pa…

November 11, 2026 2 minute read

Anamosa, Jones County approve Dillon Military Bridge sale agreement

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council and Jones County Board of Supervisors have approved a sale agreement for the Dillon Military Bridge, advancing efforts to tra…

November 11, 2026 2 minute read

Anamosa football wrap-up: Exactly what it's all about

Raiders set postseason record

November 9, 2026 7 minute read

Anamosa 5th-6th grade youth football Blue team wrap-up: Having the fight and the heart to be great

ANAMOSA Anamosa 5th-6th grade youth football Blue team coach Benji Silver came into the 2026 campaign with a very well-devised plan for his young group of Raiders. And throug…

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

Midland football wrap-up: Showing they very much belonged

Eagles competitive in loaded district

November 9, 2026 5 minute read

Springville football: Big season amply rewarded

Whopping 11 Orioles named to All-District honors

November 9, 2026 4 minute read

Springville football wrap-up: Answering all the questions

Orioles stretch playoff streak to three

November 9, 2026 6 minute read

Anamosa Middle School 8th grade football wrap-up: Competing in every single contest

Eighth-graders faced tough 2026 schedule

November 9, 2026 3 minute read

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