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Reflecting on Social Work Month By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com March is devoted to the recognition of Social Workers each year. This year’s theme was “Empowering Social Work…

Boondocks expands to new location By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Boondocks Emporium in Anamosa has expanded into its new location, 130 E Main St, in March, bringing a l…

Public gathers to give input on Anamosa’s old Collins Building  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Many Anamosa residents and families attended the “Reimagining the Collins…

SANSI hosts Easter Bunny, egg hunt By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Springville Area Neighborhood Service and Information (SANSI) hosted an egg hunt, March 30. Hunters were ab…

Springville School Board sets public budget hearings  By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Springville School Board met on March 20 to set budget public hearings and district high…

Districts adjusting to Artificial Intelligence in the classroom By Dan Spinks Dan@linn-news.com In a period defined by technology and its continued advancement, Artificial Intelligence…

City of Anamosa holds first FY25 tax levy hearing  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The City of Anamosa held its first of two public hearings to certify the Fiscal Year 2…

Anamosa Board approves Proposed 2024-25 Academic Calendar, sets second budget hearing By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Anamosa School Board held its March meeting, appr…

AEAs a hot topic at last forum  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Editor's Note: Iowa Senate passed the AEA bill to restructure funding for education, raise teacher pay and…

Supervisors continues pipeline ordinance draft By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Jones County Supervisors continued to discuss a potential pipeline ordinance in thei…

March snowstorm leads to havoc road conditions By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com On the morning of March 22, a snowstorm caused havoc during the morning commute, making it …

The Friends of the Wyoming Public Library host Easter Egg Hunt By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The Friends of the Wyoming Public Library (FOL) hosted an Easter egg hunt on Ma…

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Hundreds attend Jones County Cattlemen’s Beef Banquet  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacomapny.com    The Jones County Cattleman hosted its annual banquet, March 16 with about 800 at…

Springville Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Parade By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The City of Springville hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 16.  This is the eighth…