Anamosa News

Starlighters II will celebrate the conclusion of its 35th anniversary season with Irving Berlin's "White Christmas!" Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Nov.

The 2010 U.S. Census will soon be upon us, and by now you may have heard one of the patriotic pitches to comply.

In recognition of National Nontraditional Students Week, Nov. 2-6, Northeast Iowa Community College honored nontraditional students enrolled at the Calmar and Peosta campuses.

Posted on Nov 09, 2009 by Dave Rasdal . World War II veterans are dying at the rate of 1,000 a day, most taking with them all memory of their service to their country.

Hundreds of state jobs are on the line, and a new preliminary deal could make a big difference.

Posted on Nov 09, 2009 by Dave Rasdal . Richard Sanner, who grew up in Anamosa, wrote and published "Combat Medic Memoirs" so his ancestors would have a record of his service during World War II.

What the census will get wrong By MARY SANCHEZ McClatchy Newspapers Published: Friday, Nov.

Gov. Chet Culver released more information Monday night about how public safety and other areas of government will be affected by deep budget cuts, but few details were available because the document was heavily redacted.

This department, which receives little funding from any sources besides the state's general fund, would lose by far the most jobs.

The pain of Iowas budget cuts is being spread around tonight. Governor Culver is finalizing that 10 percent cut to handle the 2010 budget crisis, and nearly everyone is going to help out.

If you ever have to call 911, you hope help arrives right away. First responders were put to the test on February 14, 2009, and on Thursday, an Anamosa Police Officer got a special award, for saving a life.

When Mary Sue Vernon started teaching biology at Anamosa High, the budget was tight.

One person is injured in a two-vehicle accident in Jones County. The accident happened shortly before four o'clock Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 151 and Old Dubuque Road just outside of Anamosa.

Posted on Oct 16, 2009 by Spencer Willems . An Anamosa woman was taken to a hospital after crashing with another vehicle on Highway 151.

Two Anamosa girls have been missing since Monday evening. Hannah Bonafazi-King Age: 16 White Female Height: 5-08 Weight: 130 Long dark brown hair with brown eyes Clothing Description: Hooded Blue Sweatshirt Blue/Gray, black tennis shoes with no laces Jaimie Schmelzer Age 17 White Female Height: 5-01 Weight: 100 Shoulder Length Brown Hair with Green ...

Stepping in from the cold October winds and snowflakes, hundreds of people took in the upgrade the Jones Regional Medical Center looks to offer.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009 by Dave Rasdal . I am continually amazed and impressed at the brave face people like Joan Decious are able to wear when facing a limited amount of time on earth.

MA: The Prison Town Advantage. Prisoners who can't vote nevertheless add to the power of the politicians who don't represent them.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009 by David DeWitte . The National Motorcycle Museum will more than double in size next year when it moves next from downtown Anamosa to a former retail building at the U.S. 151-Highway 164 interchange.

Pumpkin growers from all around the Midwest came to the Anamosa Pumpkinfest on Saturday to have their giant gourds weighed at the Ryan Norlin Memorial Weigh-Off. There were 37 pumpkin entries, totaling 28,898 pounds.