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Local veterans embark on Honor Flight By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight embarked on its 51st flight to Washington, D.C. May 28. A total of 88…

Motorcyclist recovering after Troy Mills accident  A motorcyclist was injured in a crash just north of Troy Mills, May 27.  According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, Cen…

Driver recovering after rollover accident    A driver is recovering after a rollover accident outside of Central City. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, On May 29, at appr…

Former students at Cono Christian School allege abuse Former students of a Christian school and youth home have come forward with allegations of physical abuse by the staff as children…

The 25th Annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade rolls again Route includes Prairieburg, Central City and Linn County Fair Grounds News Radio 600 WMT AM of Cedar Rapids proudly announces…

  Residents listen to preliminary options for Central City Main Street bridge    By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The City of Central City held a public informational m…

Flooding impacts the kick-off to summer. By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Wet and severe weather caused the Wapsipinicon River to spill out of its banks, interrupting some…

Wild Wapsi By Donna Falcon for the Linn News     The front of severe storms that moved through Iowa last week brought much-needed rain, but a lot of it all at once, creating a wild Wap…

American Legion Auxiliary welcomes national president    The American Legion Auxiliary national president visited Iowa from May 18 to 22, including a stop in Linn County.  Department o…

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Linn County Commission Reviews Wind Turbine Ordinance By Dan Spinks dan@linn-news.com On Monday, May 20, the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a potential ordinance t…

  What you need to know about June 4th’s Primary Election   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   On Tuesday, June 4, primaries will be held for the Democrat, Republican, and…

Legion honors Welter with Unsung Hero by Donna Falcon for the Linn News At the May 13 meeting of the American Legion Wapsi Post 421, in Central City, Deb Welter was honored for her dec…

County Conservation unveils newly renovated Buffalo Creek Park By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Linn County Conservation unveiled the newly updated Buffalo Creek Park in C…

Board of Supervisors proclaims May as ‘Make It OK Month’ By Dan Spinks dan@linn-news.com In an effort to combat stigma and increase awareness about mental health, the Linn County Board…