Center Point Historical Society to celebrate 50th anniversary
Center Point Historical Society to celebrate 50th anniversary The Center Point Historical Society is marking a major milestone with a community celebration on Sunday, Aug. 17. T…
911 call reporting gunpoint leads to felony stop on Highway 13
911 call reporting gunpoint leads to felony stop on Highway 13 MARION A report of a person being held at gunpoint in a vehicle on Highway 13 prompted a felony traffic stop on Jul…
Alburnett community to host welcome event for new superintendent
Alburnett community to host welcome event for new superintendent The Alburnett Community School District is inviting the community to join a welcome event for its new superintenden…
Faith Mission Thrift Store donates over $14k to local causes
Faith Mission Thrift Store donates over $14k to local causes By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Faith Mission Thrift Store (FMTS) recently wrapped up a busy July w…
FSB launches free seminar series to support small businesses
FSB launches free seminar series to support small businesses FSB is proud to launch and host From the Ground Up – A Small Business Series, a free, four-week program designed to hel…
Workshop to focus on stronger farmland leases, relationships
Workshop to focus on stronger farmland leases, relationships HIAWATHA Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Linn County will host a farmland leasing workshop titled “…
Chillin’ on a hot summer day
Laura Drummy • Staff Photo Zane, a 2-year-old Malinois from Trails in Transit Rescue, lounges in a pool of ice to beat the heat during Walker Pickle Days on July 26. With abnormall…
Aunt Dharma’s Sand Bar marks five years in, expands with new outdoor space
Aunt Dharma’s Sand Bar marks five years in, expands with new outdoor space By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Aunt Dharma’s Sand Bar on the Wapsipinicon River is celeb…
North Linn FFA donates over 360 pounds of ground pork to HACAP
North Linn FFA donates over 360 pounds of ground pork to HACAP Submitted by North Linn FFA After wrapping up a great week at the Linn County Fair, the North Linn FFA Chapter trad…
Judge suppresses portions of Truesdell’s statements in quadruple murder case
Judge suppresses portions of Truesdell’s statements in quadruple murder case By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A Linn County judge has ruled that portions of suspect L…
Aberle and Kolthoff elected to American Legion Auxiliary offices
Aberle and Kolthoff elected to American Legion Auxiliary offices Dawn Aberle and Alida Kolthoff, both of Troy Mills, were elected as American Legion Auxiliary Department of Iowa Ch…
Alburnett community to host welcome event for new superintendent
Alburnett community to host welcome event for new superintendent The Alburnett Community School District is inviting the community to join a welcome event for its new superintenden…
Bridge work closes section of N Center Point Road
Bridge work closes section of N Center Point Road Completion expected in November 2025 A bridge replacement project began Monday, July 28, closing N Center Point Road to all traffi…
Crash briefly closes I-380 northbound near Center Point
Crash briefly closes I-380 northbound near Center Point A two-vehicle crash involving two semis briefly closed Interstate 380 northbound near Hagerman Road on the evening of July 2…
Linn County launches online tool for FY26 budget
Linn County launches online tool for FY26 budget Linn County residents now have a more accessible way to see how their tax dollars are being spent. For the second consecutive year, t…
Golden hour
Kerri Dusanek • Staff Photo The summer sun sets over rows of vibrant soybeans, casting a golden glow across the peaceful evening countryside, July 15.