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NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: HONORING SERVICE For Brian Eschen, serving veterans is a lifelong commitment

November 12, 2026

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsFor Brian Eschen, a round of disc golf is an opportunity to bring people together. Through Veterans First Iowa, he…

Asbestos discovery delays Coggon City Hall renovations

November 12, 2026

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCOGGON — Asbestos discovered during renovations at Coggon City Hall will require an estimated $4,000 removal project…

Center Point approves snowmobile reroute after trail washout

November 12, 2026

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Snowmobilers will follow a revised route through Center Point after a trail washout prompted the City…

Linn County Christmas fills vendor spaces in 36 hours, returns Nov. 28

November 12, 2026

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Vendor spaces filled in just 36 hours for this year’s Linn County Christmas, which will bring more than 40 vendors, visits with Santa and holiday shopping to the Linn County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 28.The sixth annual craft and vendor show will…

Wakema Courts project may finish in spring 2027

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Most construction on the $104,992 Wakema Courts project is complete, but the final playing surface may have to wait until spring 2027, a…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Coggon holiday drive seeks gifts for North Linn students

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCOGGON — A toy, a warm blanket or a gift card can help brighten the holidays for a North Linn student while easing the pressure on a family’s budget.No…

November 11, 2026 2 minute read

North Linn approves $50,000 early retirement benefit for eligible teachers

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — The North Linn school board approved an early retirement package that provides eligible teachers who accept it with $50,000 in a health re…

November 6, 2026 1 minute read

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Central City businesses prepare specials for Small Business Saturday

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Central City businesses are preparing discounts, giveaways and holiday shopping opportunities for Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, enco…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Linn County Christmas fills vendor spaces in 36 hours, returns Nov. 28

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Vendor spaces filled in just 36 hours for this year’s Linn County Christmas, which will bring more than 40 vendors, visits with Santa an…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: HONORING SERVICE For Brian Eschen, serving veterans is a lifelong commitment

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsFor Brian Eschen, a round of disc golf is an opportunity to bring people together. Through Veterans First Iowa, he is working to extend that connection…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Asbestos discovery delays Coggon City Hall renovations

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCOGGON — Asbestos discovered during renovations at Coggon City Hall will require an estimated $4,000 removal project, with city business continuing at …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Lynx fight the good fight, but fall to Falcons in state semifinals

West Sioux takes 52-21 win over North Linn

November 12, 2026 6 minute read

Nine Central City football players receive post-season accolades

The Wildcats received a ton of off-season gridiron hardware, as nine Central City High School football players earned All-District honors following the conclusion of their 2026 gridiro…

November 10, 2026 2 minute read

COLLUM COUNTRY

Lynx head football coach discusses milestones with team, trajectory of his career

November 7, 2026 5 minute read

Pirates head to state semifinals with 28-21 win over Wilton

At the start of the season, Pirates running back Laken Caves told the Linn News that he wanted to end his high school career playing on the field where he intends to play college footb…

November 7, 2026 5 minute read

Opinion

School pictures: Smile pretty, kids

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 18:11

Looking at the outward appearance

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 20:02

That is totally groovy and I dig it.

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 14:48

It’s sad to see them go

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 20:30

Not a Jimmy or Debbie in the bunch

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 19:56

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Lynx advance to state semifinals with statement shutout of Saint Ansgar

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Thomas “Tom” Clarence Klostermann

1944 – 2026

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

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Marguerite Celia Andrews

Marguerite Celia Andrews, 90, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bickford of Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A Memorial Service will be held a…

September 27, 2026 2 minute read

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Lynx fight the good fight, but fall to Falcons in state semifinals

West Sioux takes 52-21 win over North Linn

November 12, 2026 6 minute read

Thomas “Tom” Clarence Klostermann

1944 – 2026

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Central City businesses prepare specials for Small Business Saturday

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Central City businesses are preparing discounts, giveaways and holiday shopping opportunities for Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, enco…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Linn County Christmas fills vendor spaces in 36 hours, returns Nov. 28

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Vendor spaces filled in just 36 hours for this year’s Linn County Christmas, which will bring more than 40 vendors, visits with Santa an…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: HONORING SERVICE For Brian Eschen, serving veterans is a lifelong commitment

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsFor Brian Eschen, a round of disc golf is an opportunity to bring people together. Through Veterans First Iowa, he is working to extend that connection…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Asbestos discovery delays Coggon City Hall renovations

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCOGGON — Asbestos discovered during renovations at Coggon City Hall will require an estimated $4,000 removal project, with city business continuing at …

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Center Point approves snowmobile reroute after trail washout

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Snowmobilers will follow a revised route through Center Point after a trail washout prompted the City Council to approve an alternate pa…

November 12, 2026 1 minute read

Wakema Courts project may finish in spring 2027

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Most construction on the $104,992 Wakema Courts project is complete, but the final playing surface may have to wait until spring 2027, a…

November 12, 2026 2 minute read

Coggon holiday drive seeks gifts for North Linn students

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCOGGON — A toy, a warm blanket or a gift card can help brighten the holidays for a North Linn student while easing the pressure on a family’s budget.No…

November 11, 2026 2 minute read

Nine Central City football players receive post-season accolades

The Wildcats received a ton of off-season gridiron hardware, as nine Central City High School football players earned All-District honors following the conclusion of their 2026 gridiro…

November 10, 2026 2 minute read

NEIGHBORS WORTH KNOWING: THE ONES WHO SHOW UP For Coggon’s Chad Rowray, showing up is part of being a neighbor

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsWhen a bad storm leaves trees down, Chad Rowray loads his saws into his truck and drives around looking for people who need help.For the Coggon residen…

November 8, 2026 3 minute read

COLLUM COUNTRY

Lynx head football coach discusses milestones with team, trajectory of his career

November 7, 2026 5 minute read

Pirates head to state semifinals with 28-21 win over Wilton

At the start of the season, Pirates running back Laken Caves told the Linn News that he wanted to end his high school career playing on the field where he intends to play college footb…

November 7, 2026 5 minute read

Lynx advance to state semifinals with statement shutout of Saint Ansgar

It was a rematch game that was 12 months in the making.A Clash of the Titans, you might call it.However, it became clear early on that there was only one titan on the field, as North L…

November 7, 2026 5 minute read

North Linn approves $50,000 early retirement benefit for eligible teachers

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — The North Linn school board approved an early retirement package that provides eligible teachers who accept it with $50,000 in a health re…

November 6, 2026 1 minute read

North Linn forms committee to review football and track facility

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — The North Linn school board voted Oct. 30 to form a committee to review the district’s football and track facility. The district plans to …

November 6, 2026 1 minute read

Center Point plans winter firefighter training, seeks additional volunteers

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — A firefighter training course planned for this winter could help four new Center Point volunteers earn certification while providing tra…

November 6, 2026 2 minute read

Center Point considers sign rules for interstate businesses, downtown

By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Businesses near Interstate 380 could qualify for larger signs under a proposed Center Point ordinance that also outlines rules for elect…

November 6, 2026 3 minute read

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