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 …
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By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — Linn County crews began repairs to the Troy Mills Road bridge Nov. 9, with work expected to take…
By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — Vendor spaces filled in just 36 hours for this year’s Linn County Christmas, which will bring more…
By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsFor Brian Eschen, a round of disc golf is an opportunity to bring people together. Through Veterans First Iowa, he…
.By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — A musician testing a new song, a comedian trying out jokes or someone stepping in front of an audience for the first time can find a place at BIT Brewery’s monthly open mic night.Hosted by Nathan VanSlyke, the event gives performers an opportunity to…
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…
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…
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A stage for everyone: BIT Brewery’s open mic welcomes local talent
.By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — A musician testing a new song, a comedian trying out jokes or someone stepping in front of an audience for the first time can find a pl…
Troy Mills Road bridge repairs begin; work expected to take two weeks
By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — Linn County crews began repairs to the Troy Mills Road bridge Nov. 9, with work expected to take approximately two weeks and traffic limit…
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…
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…
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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
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…
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Lynx head football coach discusses milestones with team, trajectory of his career
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…
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Thomas “Tom” Clarence Klostermann
1944 – 2026
Sharon K. Atherton
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Lois Loraine Yerkes
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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…
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A stage for everyone: BIT Brewery’s open mic welcomes local talent
.By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsCENTRAL CITY — A musician testing a new song, a comedian trying out jokes or someone stepping in front of an audience for the first time can find a pl…
Troy Mills Road bridge repairs begin; work expected to take two weeks
By Alli Gracey-GoldsmithLinn NewsTROY MILLS — Linn County crews began repairs to the Troy Mills Road bridge Nov. 9, with work expected to take approximately two weeks and traffic limit…
Lynx fight the good fight, but fall to Falcons in state semifinals
West Sioux takes 52-21 win over North Linn
Thomas “Tom” Clarence Klostermann
1944 – 2026
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
COLLUM COUNTRY
Lynx head football coach discusses milestones with team, trajectory of his career
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…
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…
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…
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 …