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Cookie decorating class puts a spooky spin on Halloween

October 04, 2026

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Halloween cookies get a colorful makeover courtesy of Heather’s Cake Studio where bakers learn to turn sugar skull-shaped treats into delicious works…

Coggon’s history comes alive through quilts, clothing and keepsakes

October 04, 2026

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By Stewart Warren

Some of Coggon’s best stories are stitched into quilts, tucked into old clothes and preserved in the delicate hair wreaths of days gone by. …

Center Point begins crafting rules for data centers

October 04, 2026

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By Stewart Warren

Center Point is taking a measured approach to a question facing communities across Iowa: how to regulate data centers while protecting the city’s…

Linn County seeks residents for Data Center Advisory Committee

October 06, 2026

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County residents have until Oct. 19 to apply for a new advisory committee tasked with examining large-scale data center development and recommending potential changes to county regulations.The Linn County Data Center Advisory Committee is being formed…

Linn County explores free financial counseling program

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County is exploring the creation of a Financial Empowerment Center that could provide free, one-on-one financial counseling to county residents.The Linn County Boar…

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

Central City Fire Department to kick off Fire Prevention Week with open house

Central City Fire Department to kick off Fire Prevention Week with open house

October 4, 2026 1 minute read

Linn County moves forward with data center advisory committee

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County is moving forward with an advisory committee that will examine issues surrounding large-scale data center development as the county continues its data center…

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

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Linn County seeks residents for Data Center Advisory Committee

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County residents have until Oct. 19 to apply for a new advisory committee tasked with examining large-scale data center development and recom…

October 6, 2026 3 minute read

Cookie decorating class puts a spooky spin on Halloween

Halloween cookies get a colorful makeover courtesy of Heather’s Cake Studio where bakers learn to turn sugar skull-shaped treats into delicious works of art. The 6:30 p.m. class will b…

October 4, 2026 3 minute read

Coggon’s history comes alive through quilts, clothing and keepsakes

Some of Coggon’s best stories are stitched into quilts, tucked into old clothes and preserved in the delicate hair wreaths of days gone by. Those pieces of local history will take cent…

October 4, 2026 4 minute read

Center Point begins crafting rules for data centers

Center Point is taking a measured approach to a question facing communities across Iowa: how to regulate data centers while protecting the city’s interests. City officials have started…

October 4, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

Wise beyond his years, Lindley leads Wildcats with ease

Maybe it's in Charlie Lindley's DNA, or perhaps it comes from being at ease with knowing what his job is and how best to accomplish it for the good of the team.Whatever it is, it's cle…

October 3, 2026 5 minute read

Hanson brings passion, talent to different positions for Wildcats' football

Hanson brings passion, talent to different positions for Wildcats' football teamBY ALLAN BROWNLinn News Sports EditorChris Hanson is clearly not only a versatile player on the gridiron…

October 3, 2026 5 minute read

Wildcats improve to 4-2 with gridiron road win

In what was a high-scoring shootout, destined to become an instant high school football classic, Central City's team showed its resiliency and grit on the road Friday night.With 112 po…

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

Stormin' Pointers keep it close, fall to Mount Vernon

In a tightly contested game throughout, Center Point-Urbana scored all of its 26 points in the second and third quarters, but fell short to Mount Vernon, 30-26, at Rogers Field Friday …

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

Opinion

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

Could I be an anachronism?

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 23:06

Country Roads: We already miss Dolly

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:07

The workings of an idle mind

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 16:56

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Lynx trump Knights in 63-6 gridiron brow beating

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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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Bonny Kayser

Bonny Kayser, 88, of Walker, Iowa, died Friday, September 18, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Ser…

September 21, 2026 2 minute read

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Phyllis Magdalene McElligott Schulte

On August 29, 2026, our mother Phyllis Magdalene McElligott Schulte, surrounded by five generations of her loving family in her home of 74 years, left the bonds of this earth and went …

September 1, 2026 4 minute read

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Gerald Arthur Trumm, PhD

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Linn County seeks residents for Data Center Advisory Committee

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County residents have until Oct. 19 to apply for a new advisory committee tasked with examining large-scale data center development and recom…

October 6, 2026 3 minute read

Cookie decorating class puts a spooky spin on Halloween

Halloween cookies get a colorful makeover courtesy of Heather’s Cake Studio where bakers learn to turn sugar skull-shaped treats into delicious works of art. The 6:30 p.m. class will b…

October 4, 2026 3 minute read

Coggon’s history comes alive through quilts, clothing and keepsakes

Some of Coggon’s best stories are stitched into quilts, tucked into old clothes and preserved in the delicate hair wreaths of days gone by. Those pieces of local history will take cent…

October 4, 2026 4 minute read

Moonlight Market gives back with $300 donation to Central City Senior Dining

CENTRAL CITY — The impact of Central City’s Moonlight Market continued after the vendors packed up and the downtown event came to an end.Moonlight Market organizers recently donated $3…

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

Linn County explores free financial counseling program

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County is exploring the creation of a Financial Empowerment Center that could provide free, one-on-one financial counseling to county residents.The Linn County Boar…

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

Central City Fire Department to kick off Fire Prevention Week with open house

Central City Fire Department to kick off Fire Prevention Week with open house

October 4, 2026 1 minute read

Linn County moves forward with data center advisory committee

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County is moving forward with an advisory committee that will examine issues surrounding large-scale data center development as the county continues its data center…

October 4, 2026 2 minute read

Wise beyond his years, Lindley leads Wildcats with ease

Maybe it's in Charlie Lindley's DNA, or perhaps it comes from being at ease with knowing what his job is and how best to accomplish it for the good of the team.Whatever it is, it's cle…

October 3, 2026 5 minute read

Hanson brings passion, talent to different positions for Wildcats' football

Hanson brings passion, talent to different positions for Wildcats' football teamBY ALLAN BROWNLinn News Sports EditorChris Hanson is clearly not only a versatile player on the gridiron…

October 3, 2026 5 minute read

Wildcats improve to 4-2 with gridiron road win

In what was a high-scoring shootout, destined to become an instant high school football classic, Central City's team showed its resiliency and grit on the road Friday night.With 112 po…

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

Stormin' Pointers keep it close, fall to Mount Vernon

In a tightly contested game throughout, Center Point-Urbana scored all of its 26 points in the second and third quarters, but fell short to Mount Vernon, 30-26, at Rogers Field Friday …

October 3, 2026 2 minute read

Alburnett dominates last three quarters to get 43-21 win over Comets

In what turned into a tale of what was the first quarter and then the remaining three, Alburnett got off to a slow start but then scored 29-unanswered points before halftime to eventua…

October 3, 2026 5 minute read

Lynx trump Knights in 63-6 gridiron brow beating

Lynx trump Knights in 63-6 gridiron brow beatingBY ALLAN BROWNLinn News Sports EditorEven without two key North Cedar injuries, it was going to be a daunting task for the Knights to ta…

October 3, 2026 4 minute read

Trail project moves Pinicon Ridge closer to direct Central City connection

CENTRAL CITY — A trail project underway at Pinicon Ridge Park is laying the groundwork for a future connection that would give pedestrians and bicyclists a safer route between the park…

October 2, 2026 2 minute read

Linn County 3rd district fire foundation

Alli GraceyCENTRAL CITY — Fire trucks, protective gear and a station ready for the next emergency come with a price tag — and tax dollars don’t necessarily cover it all.That’s where th…

October 2, 2026 5 minute read

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Haunt the Block brings Halloween spirit, friendly competition to Central City

By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — Central City residents have a new reason to go all-out with their Halloween decorations this year. Haunt the Block, a new town-wide Halloween decorating c…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

Causey continues winning ways, finishing first at Jesup meet

Aaliyah Causey continues her run to glory as she triumphed in the Jesup Invitational held at the Jesup Golf Course Sept. 29. Center Point-Urbana's top runner won the 5K with a time o…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Federal grant to expand youth substance-use prevention in rural Linn County

CENTER POINT — A new federal grant will expand substance-use prevention efforts for young people in Center Point and five other rural Linn County communities. The Wellness Coalition of…

September 28, 2026 2 minute read

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