Central City welcomes new floral business
Central City welcomes new floral business Laura Drummy • Staff Photo Edna Grace Floral owners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new store at 38 N. Fourth Street, Central C…
Center Point English tea event set Feb. 16
Center Point English tea event set Feb. 16 The Center Point Public Library will host a free English tea event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Andersen Center Point Library. …
County earns top marks in state resilience program
County earns top marks in state resilience program Linn County earned statewide recognition for sustainability and resilience efforts for the second consecutive year, receiving a 2…
Chilled Frozen Foods brings healthy, scratch-made meals to eastern Iowa
Chilled Frozen Foods brings healthy, scratch-made meals to eastern Iowa Center Point business focuses on local sourcing, transparency and convenience By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonme…
Landfill expansion proposal aims to extend capacity, control long-term costs
Landfill expansion proposal aims to extend capacity, control long-term costs By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Local officials across Linn County are considering a re…
Central City awarded $1.4M grant for pedestrian bridge
Central City awarded $1.4M grant for pedestrian bridge By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Central City has been awarded a $1.4 million state grant to help fund a long…
Country, classic rock acts announced for 2026 Linn County Fair
Country, classic rock acts announced for 2026 Linn County Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Linn County Fair has announced two concert nights featuring coun…
Marion YMCA promotes healthy habits in Linn County
Marion YMCA promotes healthy habits in Linn County By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com As New Year’s resolutions begin to fade and gym attendance typically declines b…
Radon testing encouraged for residents during National Radon Action Month
Radon testing encouraged for residents during National Radon Action Month Linn County Public Health is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon, a naturally occurring ga…
HEALTHY LIVING: Short-term fitness goals can build long-term success
Short-term fitness goals can build long-term success Many people begin a new year determined to improve their physical fitness, but surveys show that motivation often fades within a …
HEALTHY LIVING: Simple steps can improve personal financial management
Simple steps can improve personal financial management Monitoring spending and understanding personal finance basics can help individuals maintain control of their money and build lo…
HEALTHY LIVING: Low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods support overall health
Low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods support overall health A nutritious diet is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, and when combined with regular exercise it can improve physical an…
HEALTHY LIVING: Daily physical activity remains a challenge for many children
Daily physical activity remains a challenge for many children Most children are not getting enough daily physical activity, according to a 2024 report from the Physical Activity Alli…
HEALTHY LIVING: Essential vitamins play key roles in body function
Essential vitamins play key roles in body function The human body depends on a steady supply of vitamins to perform critical metabolic and protective functions. Health experts say pe…
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: The old ‘South Bridge’
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY The old ‘South Bridge’ By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Who remembers the old South Bridge over the Wapsi? If you lived in Central City before 1967…
County Finance Director Jindrich retires; Bearrows named successor
County Finance Director Jindrich retires; Bearrows named successor Linn County is seeing a change at the top of its Finance & Budget Department as long-time Finance Director Dawn J…