The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has fined an Anamosa mobile home company and two men renovating a Lost Nation school for asbestos violations because of what the agency said was improper disposal of waste.
The new cafe, opened in early August, serves cold-cut and toasted sandwiches, signature macaroni and cheese options, fresh salads, charcuterie boards, cheesecakes, snacks and a variety of seasonal specials like soups for fall.
The popular restaurant and bar will close this fall.
Fire crews had made multiple attempts to reach her but were unsuccessful due to the intensity of the fire and heat on both floors of the residence, according to a news release.
Seven Iowans died in three house fires this week in Mason City, Cedar Rapids and Onslow.
At about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, James D. Minor, 35, drove off the roadway at Olin Access Wildlife Management Area and hit an obstruction.
Explore the ways clouds can predict weather this weekend at the Central Park Nature Center in Jones County. Discover the different types of clouds we see, then create fun cloud-themed arts and crafts.
This Friday, both Jones and Buchanan counties are hosting Earth Day-themed hikes. Registration is recommended for either event.
Jones County Conservation invites families to the Central Park Nature Center for a winter open house and backyard bird count event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — A state audit has found nearly $86,000 in questionable spending of public money in the Iowa State University Extension Office in Jones County, including thousands spent for personal travel, alcohol, groceries and a video game console.
OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier) is hosting a snowshoe event Feb. 3 at White Water Canyon, the group’s first outing of the year. Registration for the free hike is required by Friday so enough snowshoes are available.
Authorities are investigating a fatality crash in rural Anamosa from Tuesday. One driver was killed and the other was injured in the nearly head-on crash on Iowa Highway 64.
The Jones County Central Park Nature Center is offering early out open house and holiday events on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. during the month of December. There is a different theme for each day.
The man and a Jones County deputy were taken to a hospital for their injuries
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