Nomination period opens for Jones County primary
Nomination period opens March 2 for Jones County primary The nomination filing period for the June 2, primary election will open Monday, March 2, in the Jones County Auditor’s Offi…
Bradley announces bid for third term in Iowa House District 66
Bradley announces bid for third term in Iowa House District 66 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Rep. Dr. Steve Bradley has announced he will seek re-election to the …
County youth advocate for substance use prevention
County youth advocate for substance use prevention Submitted Photo Eighteen members of the Jones County Coalition for Safe and Healthy Youth met with Rep. Dr. Steven Bradley at t…
Cattlemen award heifers to local youth
Cattlemen award heifers to local youth Submitted Photo On Jan. 14, Samuel Stecklein received the Jones County Cattlemen Heifer Program award, consisting of three Angus-bred heife…
Sheriff Report: March 5
Jones County Sheriff Report A one-vehicle accident occurred Saturday, Feb. 14, at 6:52 p.m. on Highway 151. Marie Catherine Colinb, 56, Dubuque, driving a 2022 Chevy Equinox, was north…
Courthouse News: March 5
Courthouse News Marriage licenses – None. Marriage dissolutions – None. Small claims – New – Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Wanda Lou Chaplin; Capital One NA vs. William R. Downer Jr.; Klark H…
Anamosa Police Report: March 5
Anamosa Police Report The following criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Feb. 10 Old Dub Rd, motorist a…
Decades of dedication honored at Midland Hall of Fame induction
By Liv Dennis The Midland gym was filled with applause Feb. 6 as former teachers, students and community members gathered during halftime of the boys basketball game against Calamus-Wh…
Springville will not hold St. Patrick’s Day parade this year
By Liv Dennis Springville will not hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade this year, city officials confirmed, citing low turnout and conflicts with spring break. Dee Wagaman, city c…
County wins top state paving award for second straight year
County wins top state paving award for second straight year By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County has been recognized for the second year in a row as home to…
Uncertainty under the cap: Anamosa continues to adjust to Iowa’s property tax law
Uncertainty under the cap: Anamosa continues to adjust to Iowa’s property tax law By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com City Administrator Jeremiah Hoyt When Iowa lawmakers…
Anamosa schools purpose shifting early dismissals to Fridays
Anamosa schools purpose shifting early dismissals to Fridays Public hearing set for March meeting. By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa School Board has set …
Anamosa school foundation sets March 7 FUNdraiser
Anamosa school foundation sets March 7 FUNdraiser Event aims to raise $40,000 for district programs By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa Community School Foundat…
Public weighs options for potential Dales Ford Road improvements
Public weighs options for potential Dales Ford Road improvements By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Jones County officials are in the early stages of considering impro…
School board proposes slight decrease in property tax levy
School board proposes slight decrease in property tax levy By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa Community School District is proposing a slight decrease in i…
Jones County's Celebrities’ take on Grannies in fundraiser game
Jones County's Celebrities’ take on Grannies in fundraiser game A team of women ages 50 and older will take the court at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Monticello High School for a Grann…