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Anamosa, IA
Updated Friday, September 03, 2010 12:55 PM
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Jones County Courthouse Information: History of the Jones County Courthouse Jones County Courthouse National Historic Register Nomination | | Current Events: 9/01/10 Due to a bridge failure, 200th Avenue south of E-45 in Greenfield Twp. is closed between 55th Street and 42nd Street intersections. Jim Schroeder Construction is expected to begin repairs before the end of September. We will keep you updated on further developments. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Flood Information: Jones County received a Presidential Disaster Declaration for damages due to the severe flooding on the Maquoketa and Wapsipinicon Rivers beginning July 24, 2010. The disaster declaration provides for assistance for individuals, business owners, and public agencies. For more information, click here. 8/15/10 Iowans who live or work in Jones County and 31 other counties may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits under the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance program. For details click here. Click here for information on how to REGISTER FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE for homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations affected by flooding and severe storms beginning June 1. Housing Assistance Available to Flood Victims. Click here for information. Flood-Related Health Concerns: Click here for information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  For November 2, 2010 General Election information click here. Information includes candidate listings for federal, state, and local offices, judges standing for retention, public measures, polling places, and voter registration and absentee voting information. A sample ballot will be included in late September. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Iowa Department of Human Services Office in Jones County To Be Less Than Full-Time on July 1, 2010 Effective 7/1/10, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Jones County Office is a less than full time office. Less than full time office means that the DHS office is not open to the public on a daily basis. This change will not delay or reduce services.
Residents of Jones County will be able to apply for DHS services in either Linn or Jones County or by applying online at: www.oasis.iowa.gov
Please call ahead to arrange an appointment with an Income Maintenance Worker or a Social Worker at either office. The number is 319-462-3557. The Linn County office is located at 411 3rd St. SE in Cedar Rapids. Office hours there are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You should continue to report changes to your Income Maintenance Worker by calling the Customer Service Call Center at 1-877-DHS-5678 or 1-877-347-5678, Fax: 1-877-238-0015.
The Jones County office will continue to be located at 105 Broadway Place in Anamosa. Income Maintenance Workers will be available for scheduled appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. Please call 319-462-3557 to make an appointment. Social Workers will be in the local community available for home visits, court, and family team meetings as they always have been.
Child abuse allegations and services to assist families in assuring their children are safe will be addressed from the Linn County DHS office. Child abuse referrals may be made by contacting the Linn County Office at 319-892-6800. Child abuse referrals after normal office hours can be made by calling the Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-362-2178.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2010 Self Application Dust Control Permit
This permit allows the applicant to treat the specified section of road with one of the three approved dust control products-calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or lignon sulphonate. Please download this file and fill out all the information above the applicant signature line. Sign the permit and return it to the Jones County Engineer's Office at P.O. Box 368, Anamosa, IA 52205. In accepting this permit, the permit holder agrees not to treat the road surface until having received approval from the Jones County Engineer's office. Following the April 30th deadline there is a $10.00 late filing fee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2009 Platbooks are available. Click here for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Jones County Recorder -- New Rules July 1, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009, recording fees increased by $2.00. Please click here for more information. The "Time of Transfer" law for septic inspection requirements for real estate transactions became effective on July 1, 2009. Click here for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passport Fee Increase The U.S. Department of State will increase application fees for the U.S. Passport Book and U.S Passport Card. These new fees went into effect July 13, 2010. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Jones County Courthouse: 500 W Main St
Anamosa IA 52205
Driving Directions
 Jones County is located in east central Iowa. The county seat is Anamosa. Jones County is within a 30-40 minute drive to the Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City, Davenport, Waterloo, and Clinton areas. Major highways include U.S. 151 and 64 along with Highways 38, 136, and 1. | |