North Linn Fourth-Grader earns national math recognition
North Linn Fourth-Grader earns national math recognition By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Beau, a fourth-grade student at North Linn Elementary, earned national rec…
Walker health fair to offer vaccines, wellness activities
Walker health fair to offer vaccines, wellness activities By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The GFWC/Iowa R.A.R.E. Club in Walker will host a free community health fa…
Halloween decoration triggers false alarm plane crash report
Halloween decoration triggers false alarm plane crash report What began as a potential plane crash on the afternoon of Oct. 3 turned out to be nothing more than a Halloween decora…
‘Wave of Light’ brings comfort, connection to Center Point families
‘Wave of Light’ brings comfort, connection to Center Point families By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Center Point will be a little brighter on Oct. 15. For a second…
Two injured in rear-end crash at Central City intersection
Two injured in rear-end crash at Central City intersection Two people were taken to the hospital the morning of Oct. 4 after a rear-end collision at the intersection of Highway 13 …
Two drivers hurt in Coggon Crash; Evansdale woman cited
Two drivers hurt in Coggon Crash; Evansdale woman cited Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 13 near Nugents Road in rural Coggon, Oct. 2, according to the Li…
North Linn FFA to host annual ‘Feed the Farmers’ event Oct. 11
North Linn FFA to host annual ‘Feed the Farmers’ event Oct. 11 On Oct. 11, the North Linn FFA Chapter will proudly host its annual “Feed the Farmers” event as a way to give back to l…
Celebrating National Fire Prevention Week
Celebrating National Fire Prevention Week Yearly theme focuses on lithium-ion battery safety By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Local fire departments are preparing f…
Center Point Cemetery Walk spotlights local history, Vietnam War remembrance
Center Point Cemetery Walk spotlights local history, Vietnam War remembrance By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com History came to life Sunday afternoon as the Center Point…
Fire Prevention Week brings new fundraiser, safety open house to 3rd District Fire Department
Fire Prevention Week brings new fundraiser, safety open house to 3rd District Fire Department By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City 3rd District Fire De…
Candidates set for city, school elections across Linn County
Candidates set for city, school elections across Linn County By Laura Drummy The ballot is set for this fall’s city and school election on Nov. 4. Voters across Linn County will …
Cybersecurity lawsuit, bond vote concerns top Central City school board meeting
Cybersecurity lawsuit, bond vote concerns top Central City school board meeting By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City School Board met last Wednesday to…
New Hope Church hosts Darrin Crow for Old-Fashioned Hymns
New Hope Church hosts Darrin Crow for Old-Fashioned Hymns By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com New Hope Church will welcome storyteller and musician Darrin Crow for a s…
Linn County Courthouse to mark 100th anniversary
Linn County Courthouse to mark 100th anniversary CEDAR RAPIDS Linn County will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Linn County Courthouse on Friday, Oct. 3. The event begins…
The History Center launches survey to guide future programming
The History Center launches survey to guide future programming CEDAR RAPIDS The History Center is asking Linn County residents to participate in a new survey to help shape the museu…
Windsor Wednesday returns for National Pork Month
Windsor Wednesday returns for National Pork Month MARION The Linn County Farm Bureau and Marion Fareway are once again teaming up to celebrate National Pork Month with Windsor We…