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  Linn County cancer rates surpass state and national averages, new report shows   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Cancer cases in Linn County continue to exceed both s…

  County seeks voluntary board and commission members The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill several voluntary appointments on County boards and commiss…

  Russells to host Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day near Parireburg   Event will highlight relay cropping, nutrient management, and renewable energy in hog production   Jason and Sa…

  Shoop retires after 50 years of service to Linn County By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Becky Shoop, of Walker, has been a cornerstone of Linn County government, servin…

  Center Point, Linn County outline future growth in proposed Fringe Area Agreement Open house draws residents' input for future development By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.c…

  Local Fourth of July festivities    Central City • AMVETS Parade, Friday, July 4th at 10 a.m., downtown Central City. • Central City Historical Society Museums are open from 10 a.m. …

New state law eases local firework bands   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Cities and counties in Iowa can no longer prohibit fireworks on three specific holidays each…

  Alburnett Car, Truck and Bike Show results   Winners at the June 14 Alburnett Car, Truck, and Bike Show, hosted by the Alburnett Fire Fighters Association and the Alburnett Lions Clu…

  Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle crash near Center Point   A Fairfax man was injuredin a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Lewis Access Road near Interstate 380, June 20.   Th…

  Llama enthusiasts flock to inaugural jackpot show in Central City   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   What began as a dream scribbled on paper has become a heartwarming…

  Linn County Fair kicks off June 25 in Central City   Annual fair includes live music, tractor pulls, 4-H shows and family-fun activities, plus more   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmed…

  County Fairgrounds undergo improvements ahead of 2025 Fair   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    With the 2025 Linn County Fair just days away, visitors will notice sign…

  Fairgoers invited to capture the memories in 2025 Photo Contest   Fair Week Photo Contest returns for second year   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The ever-popular L…

  Upcoming events during the Linn County Fair    For comprehensive information about the various events and activities happening at the fair, be sure to check out the Linn County Fair …

  Library food pantry seeks more donations By Cassandra Kyser The food pantry at Andersen Center Point Public Library is seeking more donations. Many food pantries see an uptick in pat…

  County awards nearly six nonprofits to preserve local history   The Linn County Board of Supervisors today awarded $28,800 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program to…