Zlabek appointed state president, joins national GFWC board
Zlabek appointed state president, joins national GFWC board Ann Zlabek of Walker has been named GFWC/Iowa president and will serve on the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Board …
Local Easter activities, church services
Editor's note: Updated March 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. If you would like to add an Easter event or church service, email laura@nelsonmediacompany.com. Local Easter activities Saturday, M…
‘Purple on Purpose’: Alburnett School Foundation honors Horizon Awards recipients
‘Purple on Purpose’: Alburnett School Foundation honors Horizon Awards recipients By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Alburnett Community School District Foundatio…
‘One Man Jam Machine’: Community mourns loss of local legend Casey Klein
‘One Man Jam Machine’: Community mourns loss of local legend Casey Klein By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Residents across Northern Linn County are mourning the loss of…
Center Point dealership faces fraud lawsuit, dozens of layoffs reported
Center Point dealership faces fraud lawsuit, dozens of layoffs reported By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A Texas-based auto lender has filed a lawsuit against a Cen…
Center Point’s Wakema Courts set for 2026 transformation
Center Point’s Wakema Courts set for 2026 transformation By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Center Points Wakema Courts are expected to receive a facelift this coming fal…
$5,000 grant supports rapidly growing CPU FFA program
$5,000 grant supports rapidly growing CPU FFA program By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com In just two years, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter has surged to 150 members,…
Central City reduces police coverage to fund park improvements
Central City reduces police coverage to fund park improvements By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City City Council moved to significantly reduce its law enfo…
Alburnett Schools see revenue growth amid audit findings
Alburnett Schools see revenue growth amid audit findings The Alburnett Community School District reported revenues of $13.7 million for the year ending June 30, 2025, a 10% increas…
Catholic canon lawyer to discuss parish rights amid ‘Journey in Faith’ planning
Catholic canon lawyer to discuss parish rights amid ‘Journey in Faith’ planning MANCHESTER Catholics and members of the public are invited to attend a presentation on Canon Law by Ph…
Property taxpayers urged to note updated USPS procedures
Property taxpayers urged to note updated USPS procedures Linn County property taxpayers should be aware of recent changes to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) postmarking procedures that ma…
Coggon man found guilty in federal child porn case
Coggon man found guilty in federal child porn case A Coggon man has been convicted in federal court on child pornography charges following a three-day jury trial in Cedar Rapids. …
Historical society brings Henry A. Wallace to life April 19
Historical society brings Henry A. Wallace to life April 19 We Iowans owe much of our routine 200-bushel-plus corn yields to fellow Iowan Henry A. Wallace (1881-1965), who started …
The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it
Sunshine Week column The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it By David Cuillier Brechner Freedom of Information Project Fr…
Wildcat Scratch: March 19
Week at a Glance Monday, March 23 Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Booster Open House, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 Blood Drive, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Thursday, Ma…
Lynx Review: March 19
Upcoming Events Thursday, March 19 • Parent-teacher conferences, 3–7 p.m. • 1:15 p.m. early dismissal Friday, March 20 • No school. No scheduled events. Sunday, March 22 • Boys basketb…