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Truesdell appeals quadruple murder convictions to Iowa Supreme Court By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Less than a week after being sentenced to three life terms and 50 y…

CPU FFA celebrates record year of achievements and growth   Written by Center Point FFA   The Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter has had an astounding year, beginning with many members pa…

  North Linn 2025-2026 FFA Officers Congratulations to our 2025-2026 officers. It is great to see so many officer positions filled this year. President: Reed Munson Vice President: Gre…

Central City FFA serves those who work in acres, not hours Written by Central City FFA In celebration of National FFA Week, the Central City FFA chapter is reflecting on a season of se…

  Morning bliss   Kerri Dusanek • Staff Photo   The first light of morning brushes the horizon in rural eastern Iowa, washing streaks of pink and gold across a bank of drifting clouds.…

  County’s five-year construction plan targets bridge repairs, pavement upgrades   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Bridge replacements, major paving projects and three …

  Center Point talks trash    By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Center Point City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing a new three-year residential …

  Alburnett takes first steps toward comprehensive city plan   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com    The city of Alburnett is taking its first major steps toward creating a…

  Central City school board reviews course requirements and graduation time change   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Central City Community School District Board …

  Hypnosis show to be held at the Coggon Opera House   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Coggon Lions Club are sponsoring an evening of interactive entertainment st…

  Center Point Library to celebrate Pi Day with pie   The Center Point Public Library will celebrate Pi Day on Saturday, March 14, with free homemade pie, coffee and conversation.   Th…

Red Cedar Chamber Music to Present ‘Return to Roots’ in Central City Red Cedar Chamber Music will revisit its beginnings with a nostalgic program titled “Return to Roots” at 7 p.m. Wed…

  AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: New subdivision coming soon to boost community growth   By Donna Falcon for the Linn News   There’s been a buzz about town lately, and the rumors are tru…

  Alburnett advances plans for new city park   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com   The city of Alburnett plans to begin construction in April on a new city-owned park. The…

  Walker secures $10,000 grant for community bandshell project By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com   The city of Walker has been awarded a $10,000 Linn County grant from the…

  Semi jackknifes into oncoming traffic, causing Highway 13 crash   A semi-truck and pickup collided head-on on Highway 13 south of Coggon, authorities said the morning of Feb. 20.   T…