Wildflowers in full bloom
Wildflowers in full bloom Laura Drummy • Staff Photo The rural roads of Linn County are adorned with vibrant wildflowers this time of year. The delicate Pale Purple Coneflower, an ico…
Faith Missions Thrift Store donates over $11,000 during second quarter
Faith Missions Thrift Store donates over $11,000 during second quarter By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Faith Mission Thrift Store (FMTS) in Coggon completed its secon…
Linn County Sheriff's Deputy Cyndee Yoder retires
Linn County Sheriff's Deputy Cyndee Yoder retires Linn County Deputy Cyndee Yoder, badge number 57-140, retired on July 31. She began her career with Linn County in 1990 at Planning …
The sixth annual Honor Float nears
The sixth annual Honor Float nears By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Annual Honor Float in Central City is set to take off Saturday, Aug. 17. The day-long event start…
Oliver Dake Benefit set for Aug. 17
Oliver Dake Benefit set for Aug. 17 Silent auction, raffle, and other activities to raise funds for Oliver’s recovery By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Following a lif…
Center Point Ambulance Service in need of new ambulance bays
Center Point Ambulance Service in need of new ambulance bays By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com The Center Point Regional Ambulance Service is in need of new ambulance bays du…
Flying low
Flying low Laura Drummy • Staff Photo Crop dusters are beginning their annual application of fungicide and insecticide from above to help local farmers protect their crops. The swi…
Sunflowers in full bloom
Sunflowers in full bloom Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Joe and Emily Ruley, of Central City, have a field full of sunshine that is now in full bloom. The half-acres …
Alburentt man recovering after hitting deer with motorcycle
Alburentt man recovering after hitting deer with motorcycle An Alburnett man is recovering from severe injuries after colliding with a deer while riding his motorcycle. The Lin…
Board of Supervisors approves updated wind ordinance
Following the third and final reading of the ordinance, the Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated ordinance for utility-scale wind projects in Linn County.…
CCGO welcomes new coordinator
CCGO welcomes new coordinator The Central City Growth Organization (CCGO) proudly welcomed Ruthanne Weighton as the new CCGO Coordinator. Weighton has worked with several non-prof…
County launches OpenGov dashboard, receives award
County launches OpenGov dashboard, receives award By Dan Spinks dan@linn-news.com Linn County has launched OpenGov, an online budget tool aimed at enhancing transparency in the county’…
‘Relishing the good times’
The Walker community held its annual Pickle Days from July 26 to 27. The event included many activities, live music, food and, of course, pickles.
A new salon opens in Troy Mills
A new salon opens in Troy Mills By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemediacompany.com A new salon has opened in Troy Mills, offering a handful of services for customers to keep in a small to…
Pinicon Ridge new campground in full construction phase
Pinicon Ridge new campground in full construction phase By Mandy Ellison mandy@journal-eureka.com Construction has begun on the Pinicon Ridge Campground and cabin expansion project. T…
Tips for back-to-school shopping during Iowa sales tax-free weekend
Tips for back-to-school shopping during Iowa sales tax-free weekend By Carol Ehlers, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach Consumers can save some money for back-to-school expen…