Planning ahead: County permits needed for temporary events
Planning ahead: County permits needed for temporary events With spring in full swing, Linn County officials are reminding organizers that public events in unincorporated areas requ…
Property values drive tax concerns despite lower levy in county
By Stewart Warren Linn County has a proposed 2027 tax levy – the amount of money the government needs to operate that comes from property taxes – and it’s decreased from 2026. By a …
County Treasurer’s Office to Close for All-Day Training April 15
The Linn County Treasurer’s Office will be closed Wednesday, April 15 for an all-day training conducted by the Iowa Department of Transportation. This training is part of statewide con…
County conservation campgrounds to open for the season April 10
Modern campgrounds managed by Linn County Conservation will open for the season at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 10. Camping continues to be one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreation t…
Camp Wapsie to host University of Iowa ASL immersion weekend
Camp Wapsie to host University of Iowa ASL immersion weekend By Stewart Warren American Sign Language (ASL) is visual, a way of communicating through facial expressions and hand move…
Spring Showers bring full waterways
Spring Showers bring full waterways Laura Drummy • Staff Photo Nearly three inches of rain during the first week of April filled and overflowed waterways and left standing water in som…
Neil Diamond tribute artist to perform in Coggon
Neil Diamond tribute artist to perform in Coggon By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Professional tribute artist Eric Ebert will bring the timeless hits of Neil Diamond to…
Monroe Township, Palo fire departments launch auto aid agreement
Monroe Township, Palo fire departments launch auto aid agreement By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Residents of Toddville and Palo can expect faster emergency responses an…
Coggon Lions donate over $1,300 for Opera House
Coggon Lions donate over $1,300 for Opera House The Coggon Lions Club recently brought laughter and community spirit to the historic Coggon Opera House, hosting the Dan Ladd Comedy…
Linn County open dust control sign-ups
Linn County open dust control sign-ups Dust control sign-up is now open for residents in unincorporated areas of Linn County, with a May deadline for those requesting county-applie…
Kirkwood Skills Report focuses on workforce shortages, training needs
Kirkwood Skills Report focuses on workforce shortages, training needs Kirkwood Community College has released its Skills 2027 Report, providing employers across the region with a c…
Corn crib destroyed by fire in rural Central City
Corn crib destroyed by fire in rural Central City A sudden shift of wind caused a corn crib was destroyed by fire on the afternoon of March 31 near the 3900 block of Labarge Road. …
Annual financial review completed for City of Alburnett
Annual financial review completed for City of Alburnett Rachelle K. Thompson, CPA, released an agreed-upon procedures report March 23 on the City of Alburnett, covering the period …
North Linn CSD releases 2024–25 financial findings
North Linn CSD releases 2024–25 financial findings Terpstra Hoke and Associates P.C., Certified Public Accountants, released an audit report on the North Linn Community School Dist…
Resilience and next-generation leadership define 38th Celebration of Ag
Resilience and next-generation leadership define 38th Celebration of Ag By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com From the daunting task of addressing regional water quality t…
Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation helps Coggon launch 988 awareness campaign
Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation helps Coggon launch 988 awareness campaign White, teal and purple signs placed to provide support By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Those pas…