Articles Tagged: Jones County

An Illinois man who fatally shot a Fareway employee outside the store in Monicello last year pleaded to first-degree murder and was immediately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Kyle J. Kelchen, 39, of Manchester, died Friday afternoon when his Utility-Terrain Vehicle was struck by a pickup truck. A single-vehicle crash on Saturday northwest of Olin killed Maurice V. Hennessey, 96, of Ryan.

Delaware County Attorney says deputy’s actions “reasonable under the circumstances of the moment, to not only protect his own life, but also the lives of nearby citizens.”

An Alburnett man was killed Friday after his car was struck by a pickup truck near Anamosa, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

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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.

The accident happened near the Monticello airport

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.