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911 Service Board Meeting - Regular Meeting

FREE Fishing Days!

FREE FISHING!! Iowa residents may fish without a license or trout fee; all other regulations remain in place.

Family Fishing Friday - Beginning Bluegill Fishing!

Bring your family to Central Park at 8 AM on Friday, June 2nd to learn the Basics of Bluegill Fishing.  Bring your own fishing gear or borrow some of ours to try your new skills at catching bluegills at Central Park Lake.    Iowa Fishing Rules and Regulations apply.  This event coincides with the IDNR Free Fishing weekend - no license required.  Bait provided.   Please register for this session by visiting by clicking here and completing the registration information.   This family program is intended for families to attend together not for unaccompanied children.  

FREE Fishing Days!

FREE FISHING!! Iowa residents may fish without a license or trout fee; all other regulations remain in place.

Central Park Family Fishing Day!

Did you know June 2nd - 4th 2023 is Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend?   (All Iowa fishing rules and regulations still apply) 

Have you always wanted to learn to fish but never took the time?  Here's your chance to give it a try!  Attend the Introduction to Fishing program at 8 AM at the Central Park Nature Center.  Lear the basics before hitting the water to give your newly acquired knowledge a try.  Don't have your own equipment - not worries.  Loaner rods/reels/tackle and free bait will be available for families wanting to give fishing a try.  

Load up your family and friends and head to Central Park for a Fun Family Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3rd!   

Fishing Activities at the Nature Center/Central Park: 

• Go fishing at the Family Fishing Area with Loaner Rods and Reels and Bait all provided.
• Explore the StoryWalk® Trail  as you read the newest book, Stanley Goes Fishing.
• Make a cool fish kite at the Nature Center
• Get artsy and chalk the Nature Centers walk with fish art!
• Test your fish ID IQ.
• Bring your sandcastle equipment and beach wear to enjoy the Central Park Beach
• Rent a Paddleboat or Kayak from the campground host and take a spin around the lake. 
• Learn about the parks purple martin colony as you watch them sail over the lake.
• Check out the latest Nature Center "Fishing Fun" exhibits.  (Nature Center will be open 8 AM - 5 PM, Saturday, June 3rd).     
• Participate in the Jones County Family Fishing Challenge by taking a picture of your catch and emailing it to conservationofficemg@jonescountyiowa.gov  by the end of June.  

This event is part of the IDNR Hook N Paddle Passport.  

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Don't have a fishing license?  Maybe you want to give it a try before you buy?  No worries - Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend runs from June 2nd - June 4th - no license required.    https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing    Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

FREE Fishing Days!

FREE FISHING!! Iowa residents may fish without a license or trout fee; all other regulations remain in place.

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Don't have a fishing license?  Maybe you want to give it a try before you buy?  No worries - Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend runs from June 2nd - June 4th - no license required.    https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing    Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - June Meeting JCSWMC

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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2023 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology leasons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Conservation Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting

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Conservation Board Meeting

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2023 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology leasons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting - VA Commissioners Meeting

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Jones County Veterans Affairs Annual Open House

Board of Adjustment Meeting

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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2023 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology leasons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Board of Supervisors Meeting - Special Session Agenda

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Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Fishing Fun & Family Fishing Challenge

During the month of June visit the Central Park Nature Center to learn more about Iowa's Fish & Fishing!  Participate in the June Family Fishing Challenge! 

Want to give fishing a try but don't have your own fishing gear?  Basic fishing equipment is available for check-out at the Central Park Nature Center.  Fishing licenses required.  Bring your own bait.  

Central Park Nature Center Summer 2023 Monthly Nature Center Themes are free, come and go events.    Educational exhibits, displays, crafts, and activities change monthly.  Nature Center Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend.  The Nature Center is also open during the work week from 8 AM - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2023 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology leasons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Recorder's office Fiscal Year End - June 30, 2023

The Jones County Recorder's office will cut-off transactions at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2023.

This will allow for fiscal year end balancing.

This includes:

• Real Estate Transactions
•  Certified Copies of Vital Records
• Marriage Applications
• Boat/Snow/ATV/ORV/Dirt Bike transactions
• Fishing/Hunting Licenses