Cooperative to shine light on volunteers

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) is pleased to announce details for the 2nd annual Shine the Light contest, which celebrates our cooperative commitment to community. This statewide contest will accept nominations for local volunteers in June, and award three winners with a $2,000…

Grassley talks gun reforms

  • BY Jake Bourgeois news@journal-eureka.com

Speaking with the Anamosa Journal-Eureka as part of his weekly Capitol Hill Report June 6, Sen. Chuck Grassley stated that as the Congress tries to work out bipartisan gun reform legislation, a change is needed.

Onslow Presbyterian Church to celebrate 150 years

One hundred and fifty years ago, a handful of brave pioneers decided to build a Presbyterian Church in Onslow after hearing that the railroad would be built and going through Onslow. The railroad is gone now, but the church still stands and so does the town.

5K approaching soon

The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting its 4th annual “What’s Your Natural High? 5K Fun Run/Walk” on Saturday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. at Central Park.

Two behavioral health organizations join forces in eastern Iowa

Leadership at the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) serving Linn, Benton, Jones, Jackson and Clinton counties and the Substance Abuse Service Center (SASC), covering Dubuque and Delaware counties are pleased to announce an agreement between the two agencies to align under the name of ASAC …

Early childhood accepting letters for funding requests

The Cedar/Jones Early Childhood Iowa Board is now accepting letters of consideration for funds from organizations that provide comprehensive services for children prenatal through 5 years of age in Cedar and Jones counties.