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Farmers State Bank announces leadership transition Farmers State Bank (FSB) is proud to announce a pivotal leadership transition effective Jan. 1, 2025. Steven K. Neighbor, a seasoned …

Local communities come together to honor the courageous men and women who have served in the armed forces during Veterans Day assemblies. These events often include speeches, performan…

Local Honor Ride raises over $13,000 for Honor Flights  By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  A local side-by-side honor ride raised $13,680 in donations to the Eastern Iowa Ho…

  Coggon’s Winter Bazaar set for Dec. 1 Shop local for unique gifts   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The Coggon Harvest Home (CHH) committee will be bring back a cheri…

Anamosa man injured after Linn County accident  A man from Anamosa was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle accident in rural Linn County Nov. 12. Emergency responder…

  Tracking your absentee ballot results   The Linn County Elections Office has received numerous questions from voters about the status of their absentee ballot using the Iowa Secretar…

  CPU District passes $20.6 Million bond referendum  District enhancing school safety and facility needs    By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com     The Center Point-Urbana Co…

Around Town in Central City More Historic Markers Installed By Donna Falcon for the Linn News You may have noticed as you walk around town that more historic markers have been placed o…

Center Point opens new Loft Apartments by Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com Several people attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest housing development in Center Poi…

  Area General election results   Thousands of Iowa voters showed up to the polls on Nov. 5 to cast their ballots for the General Election.    The following are the unofficial election…

Coggon Library Hosts Program on ‘Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy’ The Coggon Public Library is set to host an intriguing event, “Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy,” featu…

North Linn FFA holds Fall Agriculture Exposition Submitted by the North Linn FFA Chapter  The North Linn FFA Chapter held its annual Fall Agriculture Exposition in the high school cafe…

Local voters take to the polls Laura Drummy • Staff Photo After the eagerly anticipated General Election, early morning voters in Maine Township patiently lined up outside the Falcon C…

Celebrating 150 Years  A legacy of inclusivity and service at Center Point First Christian Church   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    First Christian Church in Center Po…

New disc golf club empowers veterans through sport, camaraderie By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Brian Eschen, from rural Alburnett, has launched a new Disc Golf Club aim…

Coggon Honors Bill Vosdingh with New Substation Dedication by Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com At last, one of Bill Vosdingh’s goals has finally been achieved. Unfortunately…