Anamosa special education deficit climbs to $541,000
ANAMOSA — Anamosa Community School District officials are monitoring a special education deficit of approximately $541,000 following a significant increase in fiscal year 2026.The defi…
District looks to housing growth as enrollment declines
ANAMOSA — New housing development could become an important piece of Anamosa Community School District’s effort to slow declining enrollment, though district officials say it could tak…
Student Success Coordinator works to keep Anamosa students connected to learning
ANAMOSA — When an Anamosa Middle School student is struggling with behavior, the goal isn’t simply to remove the student from class.It’s to find a way to get the student successfully b…
Love beyond loss: Author turns grief into paranormal mystery series
By Alli Gracey | Journal-EurekaWhen Todd Voter lost his wife of 36 years to breast cancer in May 2020, he turned to writing to hold on to the memories of their life together.What began…
Anamosa schools remain short on paraeducators despite new hires
ANAMOSA — The Anamosa Community School District continues to face a paraeducator shortage despite adding several new employees.The Anamosa Community School District Board of Education …
Mayflower Cemetery road concerns prompt stabilization discussion
ANAMOSA — Concerns about dust and loose gravel along the road serving Mayflower Cemetery could lead Jones County to consider surface stabilization as part of next year’s Secondary Road…
Anamosa police officers recognized for lifesaving actions, dedication
By Alli GraceyJournal-EurekaANAMOSA — Two Anamosa police officers who helped save lives during separate emergency calls and a third officer whose initiative improved department resourc…
Bohannan addresses rural Iowa concerns, affordability and differences with Democrats
By Alli GraceyJournal-EurekaANAMOSA — Rising living costs, rural health care, education funding and disagreements within her own political party were among the topics Democratic congre…
More than a game: Raiders prepare for a night of pride, tradition and gratitude
By Alli GraceyJournal-EurekaSometimes, the best stories are the ones you don’t even realize you’re walking into.Thursday evening, Oct. 8, I found myself doing what so many parents acro…
Wet conditions delay bridge work as Jones County road projects continue
ANAMOSA — Wet conditions are slowing work on a Jones County bridge project, while crews continue paving, patching and drainage improvements on roads throughout the county.Jones County …
Jones County awarded more than $80,000 for security upgrades
ANAMOSA — Jones County will receive more than $80,000 in grant funding for panic alarms and security camera upgrades, a funding award officials say could significantly expand planned s…
Jones County supports emergency management grant application
ANAMOSA — Jones County Emergency Management is seeking nearly $10,000 in grant funding to purchase rescue and emergency response equipment that would be available to multiple agencies …
Anamosa begins search for next superintendent
ANAMOSA — The search for Anamosa Community School District’s next superintendent is officially underway, with community input beginning this week and finalist interviews planned for Ja…
Anamosa council approves Dillon Military Bridge transfer with amendments; county approval still needed
By Alli GraceyANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council voted Wednesday, Oct. 7, to approve a proposed agreement, subject to amendments, that would transfer the historic Dillon Military Bridg…
Jones County Recorder puts nearly 59,000 pages of records online
ANAMOSA — Nearly 59,000 pages of Jones County records are now available online following a project to review documents and remove personally identifiable information before making the …
Housing report identifies affordability gap for Jones County renters
Alli GraceyANAMOSA — Jones County’s median wage may be enough to support the purchase of a three-bedroom home, but renters are facing a different reality, according to a new regional h…