Sidewalk study maps out future repairs across Anamosa
ANAMOSA — Anamosa officials are laying the groundwork for a long-term effort to improve sidewalks throughout the city after completing a comprehensive assessment of the community’s ped…
Study identifies critical rental housing shortage in Anamosa
ANAMOSA — A new study completed as part of Anamosa’s 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan found the city is facing a critical shortage of rental housing, particularly for lower-income resident…
Anamosa formalizes long-standing partnership with prison K-9 unit
ANAMOSA — The Anamosa City Council approved a new 28E agreement Monday that formally establishes a cooperative partnership between the Anamosa Police Department and the Anamosa State P…
Grant Wood benches to bring art, history and recreation together in Anamosa By Alli Gracey
ANAMOSA — Visitors strolling Anamosa’s trail system this fall may soon have a new way to experience the city’s connection to one of Iowa’s most celebrated artists. Cultivate Anamosa …
As Anamosa’s 150th anniversary nears, local effort aims to bring Edmund Booth’s story to the stage
ANAMOSA — What began with the discovery of a stack of historic Anamosa Eureka newspapers has grown into an ambitious effort to ensure one of the community’s most influential pioneers i…
Bridge preservation effort continues despite setback
The effort to preserve the historic Dillon Military Bridge is moving forward despite the withdrawal of one of the organizations initially involved in the proposed restoration. During M…
Jones County to Require Mileage Logs for County Vehicles Following State Audit
Jones County to Require Mileage Logs for County Vehicles Following State Audit By: Alli Gracey ANAMOSA — Jones County officials are preparing to update the county’s vehicle usage pol…
Jones County Reviewing Cryptocurrency Ordinance to Address Modern Data Centers
By: Alli Gracey ANAMOSA — Jones County officials are considering updates to the county’s existing cryptocurrency and data center ordinance to ensure it reflects today’s industry, even …
Three Local Teens Spend Summer Maintaining Anamosa School Grounds
While most high school students are enjoying a slower pace during summer break, three local teenagers are spending their weekdays helping prepare the Anamosa Community School Distric…
Jones County School Supply Program returns for 23rd year
By Liv Dennis The Jones County Family Council is once again working to help local students begin the school year prepared by providing individualized school supplies to children across…
Anamosa to host National Night Out Aug. 4
ANAMOSA — Residents are invited to meet local law enforcement officers and connect with neighbors during Anamosa’s National Night Out from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Wapsi-Ana …
174 years later, the Great Jones County Fair is still about family, hard work and tradition
By Alli Gracey Journal-Eureka MONTICELLO — The sounds have changed over the past 174 years. Today, country music pours from the grandstand, carnival rides light up the summer sky and t…
Anamosa approves largest paving program since 2016
By Alli Gracey | Journal-Eureka ANAMOSA — Anamosa residents can expect to see road work on 13 streets and alleys this construction season after the City Council approved up to $212,000…