Sew Much Fabric opens doors with grand celebration in Anamosa
By Liv Dennis The Anamosa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently held a ribbon-cutting for Sew Much Fabric, Quilting & Embroidery, marking the official introduction of a new creative…
Local instructor brings beginner-friendly yoga to Anamosa AvaCentre
By Liv Dennis What began as a personal effort to deepen her own yoga practice has grown into a steady offering of small-group classes in Anamosa, where Carey Voss now teaches strengthe…
Jones Regional Medical Center Earns High Overall Rating
Jones Regional Medical Center was one of four hospitals that earned a Four-Star Overall Rating for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Overall Hospital Quality …
Chelsey’s Dream Foundation Invitational marks a decade of purpose
By Liv Dennis Chelsey’s Dream Foundation Invitational is built on softball, but it is not just about the game. Each year, teams return not only to compete but to be part of something r…
Day of Caring a way to give back to community
Day of Caring is a day of hands-on volunteering around the community that is held every year around the same time. This year it was held on Friday, May 15. The day started at 9 am mak…
5K returns to Camp Courageous June 13
By Liv Dennis The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition is inviting community members to lace up their running shoes and head outdoors for the eighth annual “What’s Your Natura…
Dinner on the Bridge Returns to Wapsipinicon State Park
By Liv Dennis An evening of fine dining, local wine and live music will return to the historic Hale Bridge at Wapsipinicon State Park on June 11 as the Arts Court hosts its annual Dinn…
Springville Fishing Derby celebrates decade of outdoor family fun
By Liv Dennis Springville families will once again gather at Cox Pond this summer as the community celebrates the 10th Annual Springville Fishing Derby on June 5. The free family event…
Freedom Run returns to honor sacrifice and raise awareness
By Liv Dennis The Salute to the Fallen Foundation will host its annual Freedom Run on Saturday, May 30, at the Springville American Legion, bringing together community members, veteran…
Cultivate Anamosa kicks off Great Give Day with major donation
Great Give Day will kick off May 20 with a strong start as Citizens Bank and Fidelity Bank & Trust have combined to donate an additional $30,000 to the Anamosa Community Foundation’s C…
Anamosa’s first-year SRO program builds trust across schools
When Officer Derek Kunkel began his first full school year as Anamosa’s school resource officer (SRO), he knew the role would be about more than wearing a badge in a school hallway. By…
Midland senior earns associate degree before high school graduation
Midland Community School District senior Kaillen Bailey has become the first student in district history to earn an Associate of Arts degree before graduating from high school. Bailey …
Anamosa schools to offer free summer meals program in June
The Anamosa Community School District will again provide free summer meals to children through a federally funded nutrition program beginning June 1. The district announced its partici…
Wayne Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge under new ownership
By Liv Dennis Wayne Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is entering a new chapter under Falls Auto Group ownership after nearly seven decades of serving the Eastern Iowa community, with new l…
“What’s Your Natural High?” 5K returns to Camp Courageous June 13
By Liv Dennis The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition is inviting community members to lace up their running shoes and head outdoors for the eighth annual “What’s Your Natura…
Public meeting planned for Anamosa Third Street safety, trail project
Public meeting planned for Anamosa Third Street safety, trail project By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about a propo…