Sandhill Cranes return to Eastern Iowa in growing numbers
Sandhill Cranes return to Eastern Iowa in growing numbers By Michelle Olson, naturalist, Jones County Conservation As spring arrives, birdwatchers in Eastern Iowa are once again …
Anamosa Police Report
ANAMOSA POLICE REPORT The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. March 3 E Main St, parking compl…
Courthouse News: April 9
Courthouse Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – Alexa Marie Flattem and Aaron Mathew Smith. Small claims – New – Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sarah Scott; Credit…
UPDATE: Names released in Fairview Crash on Highway 151
UPDATE: Names released in Fairview Crash on Highway 151 Authorities have released the names of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 151 near the Iowa Highway 1 i…
Council sets TIF parameters for two housing developments
Council sets TIF parameters for two housing developments By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council moved closer to advancing two proposed housing dev…
Local Easter activities, church services
Editor's note: This article was updated April 1, at 10 a.m. If you would like to add an Easter event or church service, email laura@nelsonmediacompany.com. Local Easter activities SA…
Supervisors hear questions, concerns on FY2027 proposed levy
Supervisors hear questions, concerns on FY2027 proposed levy Affordability and county spending among main topics from residents By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The …
Gary Allan to perform this summer at the Great Jones County Fair
Gary Allan to perform this summer at the Great Jones County Fair By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Great Jones County Fair has announced its final 2026 grandstand con…
Anamosa Middle School gears up for Annual STEAM Night
Anamosa Middle School gears up for Annual STEAM Night By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompnay.com Anamosa Middle School will welcome students, families and community members fo…
Anamosa Council holds tax levy hearing
Anamosa Council holds tax levy hearing By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa City Council held its first public hearing on a proposed property tax levy for f…
LIFESTYLE: The colors of spring: Iowa’s early wildflowers in bloom
LIFESTYLE: The colors of spring: Iowa’s early wildflowers in bloom After another cold Iowa winter, it’s time to enjoy the colors of spring. The world seems to come alive as the sno…
F&M Bank contributes $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign
F&M Bank contributes $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign F&M Bank recently contributed $15,000 to the Anamosa Community Foundation’s Cultivate Anamosa Campaign. The Cultivate Ana…
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin spring hydrant flushing
Anamosa Utilities Department to begin spring hydrant flushing Attention City of Anamosa Residents: The City of Anamosa Utilities Department will begin its routine water main/hydra…
Anamosa’s citywide spring cleanup set for April 18
Anamosa’s citywide spring cleanup set for April 18 The city of Anamosa will hold its annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 18. The event is scheduled to take place at the City S…
Kirkwood Jones County Leadership Council set to meet April 6
Kirkwood Jones County Leadership Council set to meet April 6 Kirkwood Community College will host its next Jones County Leadership Council meeting on Monday, April 6, at 8:30 a.m. …
Sheriff Report: April 2
A one-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday, March 24, at 7:21 a.m. on Park Road at the Wapsi Park in Anamosa. Everlyn Kay Costello, 63, Anamosa, driving a 2016 Jeep Compass, traveled of…