Members of the local Jones County Veterans groups and Girl Scouts make their way to Riverside Cemetery in Anamosa for the 10 a.m. ceremony.

Anamosa High School students Seth Countryman and Michell Buckley stood in the quiet, solemn atmosphere, their trumpets echoing the melody of taps.

Daphine DeWitt places a wreath in front of the Jones County Courthouse Memorial, May 27.

Many communities gathered at local cemeteries and monuments to take a moment out of their Memorial Day to pay tribute to the fallen service members who died in action during the different wars and conflicts, May 27. 

Every year, on Memorial Day, the Jones County Courthouse Memorial becomes a gathering place for numerous veterans, families, community members and visitors who come together to honor and remember the sacrifices of the servicemen and women who have served their country. Contributed Photos • Teufelhund Veterans Group - Stix

Many veterans, families, community members and visitors gather at Riverside Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. Contributed Photos • Teufelhund Veterans Group - Stix

The Girl Scouts proudly lead the public in the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

The Anamosa Legion conducts a gun salute before taps are played.

Dan Lambertsen, first vice commander of Author McCullough American Legion Post 13, speaks about his experiences serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and sharing the deep meaning of Memorial Day.

Anamosa Freshman Olivia Rose reads “In Flander Field” by John McCrae in 1915.

Salute to the Fallen Foundation hosts a 5K run in Springville over the Memorial Day weekend, May 25.

Deidre Mimms crosses the finishing line at 24:21, placing first in the women's group during the Salute to the Fallen Foundation 5K.

Chirs Nimms crosses the finishing line at 21:45, placing first and first in the men's group during the Salute to the Fallen Foundation 5K.

With a gun salute from the Springville American Legion Post 331, the 5K starts.

Runners take a moment to look at the military members and first responders who lost their lives to suicide.

To honor the memory of deceased Iowa service members, boots and flags line Broadway Street in Springville with the veteran’s name and death date.

From left Girl Scouts Hayley Paulson and Hadley Ruess work together to help place flowers around Riverside Cemetery. Contributed Photo

Girl Scout Eleanor Lawton places flowers by a headstone. Contributed Photo

Girl Scout Addilynn Tash places many flowers in front of Davis and May McCarn's headstone. Contributed Photo

Anamosa Trap team helps the Anamosa Lions Club raise flags through town in honor of Memorial Day. Contributed Photo