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Sunshine Week column   The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it   By David Cuillier Brechner Freedom of Information Project   …

By Liv Dennis Classical music and folk-inspired compositions came together Thursday evening as Red Cedar Chamber Music performed its “Return to Roots” program at the local library. The…

By Liv Dennis  For Shawna Jayne, the rows of soil in the Springville Community Garden represent more than vegetables and flowers. They represent perseverance, community and the chance …

  Feature Columns: Strengthening Iowa’s Voice: Iowa’s cancer rates   Editor’s Note: The Iowa Newspaper Association presents questions to the Republican and Democratic parties in a feat…

  ‘Our lifeline’: Anamosa Fire seeks radio upgrade Federal grant would provide multi-band radios for safer, faster communication   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacopmany.com    In an…

  County weighs five-year road plan priorities, moves toward approval deadline   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Board of Supervisors discussed several…

  Granny Basketball squad tops Jones County ‘Celebrities’ in fundraiser   The Grant Wood Gothics Granny Basketball team edged out the Jones County “Celebrities” 39-35 Sunday in a spiri…

  Anamosa Police Department swears in newest officer   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa Police Department swore in its newest officer, Landon Graham, during …

  City council approves $38,500 in Hotel/Motel Grants   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Anamosa City Council approved $38,500 in funding for local organizations thr…

  Supervisors approve purchase of outdoor Narcan vending machine to expand overdose prevention   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Board of Supervisors h…

  Anamosa Fire Department adds high-tech cameras   The Anamosa Fire Department has upgraded its firefighting capabilities with new thermal imaging cameras, made possible by donations f…

  Midland launches Eagle Essentials food program to assist families   Midland Transition Alliance Program (TAP) is partnering with HACAP to establish the Midland Food Reservoir, a new …

  Area car enthusiasts shine at 57th Annual Rod & Custom Show   MONTICELLO   Area car enthusiasts captured a wide array of trophies at the 57th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom …

  A two-vehicle accident occurred Sunday, March 1, at 2:23 p.m. on 120th Street and Highway 64. Justin Tyler McKenna, 28, Frankfort, Ill., driving a 2024 Mazda, stated he was eastbound…

Courthouse News   Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – None. Small claims –  New – Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brianna Parson; West Ben Insurance Company vs. Eme…

  Duncan Chiropractic marks new location with ribbon cutting   Laura Drummy • Staff Photo   Members of the Anamosa Chamber Ambassadors welcome Duncan Chiropractic Clinic to its new Ana…