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…
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By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County residents have until Oct. 19 to apply for a new advisory committee tasked with examining large-…
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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…
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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. …
By Alli GraceyCENTRAL CITY — A Linn County bridge that has carried travelers across the Wapsipinicon River for nearly 150 years is headed toward replacement, while officials look for a new home for the historic structure.The Upper Paris Bridge, located on Sutton Road northwest of Central City and…
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…
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
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Historic Upper Paris Bridge slated for replacement
By Alli GraceyCENTRAL CITY — A Linn County bridge that has carried travelers across the Wapsipinicon River for nearly 150 years is headed toward replacement, while officials look for a…
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…
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…
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…
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Causey finishes second overall in West Delaware XC meet
Aaliyah Causey's dominance in cross country continues for the Stormin' Pointers, while Owen Schalk paced the Stormin' Pointers boys' cross country team at the West Delaware Hawks XC Me…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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 …
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Causey finishes second overall in West Delaware XC meet
Aaliyah Causey's dominance in cross country continues for the Stormin' Pointers, while Owen Schalk paced the Stormin' Pointers boys' cross country team at the West Delaware Hawks XC Me…
Historic Upper Paris Bridge slated for replacement
By Alli GraceyCENTRAL CITY — A Linn County bridge that has carried travelers across the Wapsipinicon River for nearly 150 years is headed toward replacement, while officials look for a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…