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Center Point advances Washington Street Bridge replacement project

October 09, 2026

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Plans to replace the Washington Street Bridge in Center Point are moving forward after the city secured $1.5…

Coggon mayor earns statewide municipal leadership designation

October 09, 2026

By Alli Gracey | Linn NewsCOGGON — Coggon Mayor Reenie Montgomery has earned the Certified Elected Municipal Official designation through the Iowa…

Coggon Solar project moves through preconstruction requirements

October 08, 2026

By Alli GraceyCOGGON — More than four years after receiving approval from Linn County, the Coggon Solar project west of Coggon remains in development…

CPU High School to host free financial aid assistance event Oct. 20

October 09, 2026

CENTER POINT — Center Point-Urbana High School will host a free financial aid assistance event Tuesday, Oct. 20, to help students and families navigate the college financial aid application process.The FAFSA Ready Iowa event will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school and is open to…

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…

October 7, 2026 3 minute read

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

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CPU High School to host free financial aid assistance event Oct. 20

CENTER POINT — Center Point-Urbana High School will host a free financial aid assistance event Tuesday, Oct. 20, to help students and families navigate the college financial aid applic…

October 9, 2026 1 minute read

Linn County reviews speed limits on six additional road segments

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsLINN COUNTY — Linn County officials are continuing their review of speed limits on secondary roads, with six additional road segments included in a resolution on…

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Center Point advances Washington Street Bridge replacement project

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Plans to replace the Washington Street Bridge in Center Point are moving forward after the city secured $1.5 million in federal funding and approv…

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Coggon mayor earns statewide municipal leadership designation

By Alli Gracey | Linn NewsCOGGON — Coggon Mayor Reenie Montgomery has earned the Certified Elected Municipal Official designation through the Iowa League of Cities, joining a group of …

October 9, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

Regional brackets announced for 2026 state volleyball tournament

Regional matchups have been announced for this year's Iowa Girls High School Union (IGHSU) volleyball tournament, which is set to begin Oct. 19.The brackets were released by the IGHSU …

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Abernathey has clear vision on what success really means

Wildcats' volleyball star has athletic prowess to achieve her dreams

October 8, 2026 4 minute read

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…

October 7, 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

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

October 03, 2026

Wildcats improve to 4-2 with gridiron road win

October 03, 2026

Wise beyond his years, Lindley leads Wildcats with ease

October 03, 2026

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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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CPU High School to host free financial aid assistance event Oct. 20

CENTER POINT — Center Point-Urbana High School will host a free financial aid assistance event Tuesday, Oct. 20, to help students and families navigate the college financial aid applic…

October 9, 2026 1 minute read

Linn County reviews speed limits on six additional road segments

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsLINN COUNTY — Linn County officials are continuing their review of speed limits on secondary roads, with six additional road segments included in a resolution on…

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Center Point advances Washington Street Bridge replacement project

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCENTER POINT — Plans to replace the Washington Street Bridge in Center Point are moving forward after the city secured $1.5 million in federal funding and approv…

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Coggon mayor earns statewide municipal leadership designation

By Alli Gracey | Linn NewsCOGGON — Coggon Mayor Reenie Montgomery has earned the Certified Elected Municipal Official designation through the Iowa League of Cities, joining a group of …

October 9, 2026 3 minute read

Regional brackets announced for 2026 state volleyball tournament

Regional matchups have been announced for this year's Iowa Girls High School Union (IGHSU) volleyball tournament, which is set to begin Oct. 19.The brackets were released by the IGHSU …

October 9, 2026 2 minute read

Abernathey has clear vision on what success really means

Wildcats' volleyball star has athletic prowess to achieve her dreams

October 8, 2026 4 minute read

Coggon Solar project moves through preconstruction requirements

By Alli GraceyCOGGON — More than four years after receiving approval from Linn County, the Coggon Solar project west of Coggon remains in development as the developer works through req…

October 8, 2026 3 minute read

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…

October 7, 2026 2 minute read

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…

October 7, 2026 3 minute read

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

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