County seeks community photos for website redesign
County seeks community photos for website redesign Linn County is redesigning its website and inviting residents to help showcase the community through photography. Residents may…
FSB to host free seminar for first-time homebuyers
FSB to host free seminar for first-time homebuyers HIAWATHA Farmers State Bank (FSB) will offer a free seminar for first-time homebuyers on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at …
Linn County earns national award for online property tax transparency tool
Linn County earns national award for online property tax transparency tool Linn County has received national recognition for its online property tax transparency tool, created throug…
Simulation in Motion-Iowa brings life-saving training to Alburnett
Simulation in Motion-Iowa brings life-saving training to Alburnett By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Area emergency responder agencies in northern Linn County had th…
Annual Good Ole Boys Pull set for Aug. 31
Annual Good Ole Boys Pull set for Aug. 31 By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Engines will roar at the annual “Good Ole Boys” Truck and Tractor Pull set to return to Ba…
Center Point Historical Society celebrates 50 years preserving local history
Center Point Historical Society celebrates 50 years preserving local history By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Center Point Historical Society marked its 50th an…
From classics to burnouts: Wicked Kreations Car Show returns Sept. 6
From classics to burnouts: Wicked Kreations Car Show returns Sept. 6 By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The third annual Wicked Kreations Car Show is set to return to …
Center Point Historical Society hosting Car Show Sept. 14
Center Point Historical Society hosting Car Show Sept. 14 The Center Point Historical Society will host a free car show from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Depot Museum parki…
County offices closed for Labor Day
County offices closed for Labor Day Linn County governmental offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2.…
County schedules readings on proposed nuclear energy zoning updates
County schedules readings on proposed nuclear energy zoning updates The Linn County Board of Supervisors this week began reviewing proposed zoning regulations for nuclear energy ge…
Linn County awards $100,000 to local nonprofits
Linn County awards $100,000 to local nonprofits The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $100,000 to 17 local organizations through the Linn County Economic & Community Dev…
Linn County Schedules Public Meetings on Proposed Nuclear Energy Zoning Updates
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled public meetings to review proposed zoning regulations for nuclear energy generation and nuclear waste storage facilities in unincorpo…
An Alburnett family’s summer tradition turns backyard garden into local flower stand
An Alburnett family’s summer tradition turns backyard garden into local flower stand By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com What began as a backyard garden experiment has …
Center Point’s The Pizza Place for sale; owners shift focus to farming
Center Point’s The Pizza Place for sale; owners shift focus to farming By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Pizza Place, located in Center Point, is up for sale almo…
PART THREE: AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: Houses That Were Once Businesses
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY Houses That Were Once Businesses By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Author note: There are various residential locations in Central City that one may dr…
Central City Library to host ‘Iowa’s Rogues and Heroes’ program
Central City Library to host ‘Iowa’s Rogues and Heroes’ program The Central City Public Library will host “Iowa’s Rogues and Heroes” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Falcon Civic …