Courthouse news: April 2
Courthouse News Marriage licenses – Marcus Ray Ulferts and Alexandra Paige Schmidt, both of Anamosa; Kennith Wayne Smiley, Anamosa and Natalie D. Snydor, Cedar Rapids; Rayman Scott C…
A family’s winemaking journey leads to double honors at Lubben Vineyards
By Liv Dennis Rolling hills stretch beyond the wraparound porch at Lubben Vineyards & Wines, where guests often settle into chairs and watch the deer and wild turkeys wander through …
Music in Our Schools Month highlights growing Midland band program
By Liv Dennis March is Music in Our Schools Month, a time to celebrate the role music education plays in shaping students’ creativity, confidence and sense of community. At Midland, mu…
Local Easter activities, church services
Editor's note: Updated March 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. If you would like to add an Easter event or church service, email laura@nelsonmediacompany.com. Local Easter activities Saturday, M…
Behind the panels: How an Anamosa manufacturer is leaving its mark across the U.S.
Behind the panels: How an Anamosa manufacturer is leaving its mark across the U.S. Metal Design Systems turns complex architectural visions into reality By Laura Drummy laura@nelso…
Supervisors review EMS funding, places FY25 report on file
Supervisors review EMS funding, places FY25 report on file By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing March 17 on …
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates volunteers, community support at annual meeting
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates volunteers, community support at annual meeting Nearly 70 years of service as group reflects on 2025 accomplishments By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmedi…
Citizens Bank donates $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign
Citizens Bank donates $15,000 to Cultivate Anamosa Campaign Citizens Bank recently contributed $15,000 to the Anamosa Community Foundation’s Cultivate Anamosa Campaign. The Cultiva…
F&M Bank employees raise over $5,000 for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation
F&M Bank employees raise over $5,000 for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation F&M Bank’s employee-led charitable giving program raised $5,721 in Jones County for Chelsey’s Dream Foundation, …
Crow Creek bridge replacement set to begin soon
Crow Creek bridge replacement set to begin soon Officials say project timing depends on river levels and conditions By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Jones County…
Anamosa Library hosting LifeServe Blood Drive
Anamosa Library hosting LifeServe Blood Drive Donations collected will go to JRMC The Anamosa Library & Learning Center, in collaboration with LifeServe Blood Center, is hosting a …
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The ballot for the primary election scheduled for June 2 is now complete, …
Anamosa Police Report: March 26
The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Feb. 17 N Ford St, disturbance. Could hear woman scr…
Sheriff Report: March 26
A one-vehicle accident occurred Thursday, March 5, at 6:18 p.m. at the intersection of Jackson and Second streets in Olin. Sophia Marie Houston, 16, Olin, driving a 2017 Hyundai Sona…
Courthouse news: March 26
Courthouse Marriage licenses – Savanah Coty Hill and Shawn Peter Roob, both of Anamosa. Marriage dissolutions – Kourtnee Ann Yarolem and Jarrett Lee LaMaack; Nellie Marie Gadient and…
Wyoming Library welcomes its new director
By Liv Dennis The Wyoming Public Library has a new director, and the community is ready to welcome her. Stephanie Dosland, who has spent nearly 11 years as Director of the Wregie Memor…