Jones County Master Gardeners host annual plant sale
By Liv Dennis As the growing season begins, Jones County Master Gardeners are preparing for their annual plant sale, set for May 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Community Center. T…
Cruise In for Veterans blends classic cars with community mission
By Liv Dennis What began as a small gathering of just eight cars has quickly grown into a community event that blends classic vehicles, conversation and a mission to support local vete…
Ringing in 175 Years: Anamosa UMC to celebrate May 24
Ringing in 175 Years: Anamosa UMC to celebrate May 24 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A milestone more than a century and a half in the making will be marked this s…
Tornado confirmed near Onslow during April 14 storms
Tornado confirmed near Onslow during April 14 storms By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A tornado was confirmed in Jones County during a round of severe weather April 1…
Anamosa FFA students earn top honors at Iowa Agriscience Fair
Anamosa FFA students earn top honors at Iowa Agriscience Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Anamosa FFA students brought home top awards from the Iowa FFA Agrisc…
From volunteers to visionaries: “Everyday people” shape Anamosa’s growth
From volunteers to visionaries: “Everyday people” shape Anamosa’s growth By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com For Bri Huss, helping people has never been just a job, it’…
Camp Courageous to host annual omelet breakfast, open house April 26
Camp Courageous to host annual omelet breakfast, open house April 26 MONTICELLO The 2026 Camp Courageous Omelet Breakfast and Open House will be held Sunday, April 26, from 8 a.…
Wapsi River Tractor Riders set spring ride
Wapsi River Tractor Riders set spring ride The Wapsi River Tractor Riders will hold their Spring Ride on Saturday, May 2. The free event will depart from Anamosa Middle School on…
New Midland Food Reservoir to support families, provide student experience
New Midland Food Reservoir to support families, provide student experience The Midland Transition Alliance Program (TAP) has partnered with the Hawkeye Area Community Action Progra…
Supervisors address insurance changes, remote access rules
Supervisors address insurance changes, remote access rules By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors on April 14 approved new employee …
Jones County Democrats to meet April 23
Jones County Democrats to meet April 23 The Jones County Democrats’ monthly meeting will be Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Anamosa Lawrence Center Rotary Room. The agenda a…
Feature Columns: Perspectives from Party Leadership: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Feature Columns: Perspectives from Party Leadership: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Editor’s note: The Iowa Newspaper Association presents a feature offering perspectives from …
Courthouse news: April 23
Courthouse news Marriage licenses – Bailey Jo Chaplin and Jesse Clarence Bevins, both of Springville. Marriage dissolutions – Martin Thomas Neofotist and Lisa Ann Neofotist; Melina Oca…
Anamosa Police Report: April 23
ANAMOSA POLICE REPORT The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. March 31 N Ford St, public a…
Rohwedder named Midland Booster of the Year
By Liv Dennis William “Bill” Rohwedder has never needed a title to show his dedication to Midland athletics but this year the community made it official. Rohwedder was named the 2025–2…
Arts Court is gearing up for its Garden Party
By Liv Dennis A new community event centered around creativity, connection and hands-on art is in the works at Arts Court, as organizers prepare for a Garden Party designed to bring so…