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Alburnett special education deficit rises to $171,682 as district faces increased costs

October 13, 2026

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsALBURNETT — The Alburnett Community School District reported a $171,682.20 special education deficit for fiscal year 2026, an…

Coggon Community Historical Society's bake sales bring sweet returns

October 12, 2026

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By Stewart Warren

A little flour, sugar and homemade goodness can go a long way. The Coggon Community Historical Society’s monthly bake sales are back, and the…

Health fair brings care closer to home in Walker

October 12, 2026

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By Stewart Warren

Good health care shouldn’t require a road trip. The R.A.R.E. Club is bringing its second Community Health Fair to Walker, offering free…

North Linn adopts policy addressing inappropriate AI-generated images

October 13, 2026

By Alli GraceyLinn News NowTROY MILLS — The North Linn Community School District has adopted a new regulation prohibiting students and employees from creating or distributing inappropriate artificial intelligence-generated images, establishing guidelines and potential disciplinary consequences as…

CPU physical education teacher earns statewide honor, sets sights on national recognition

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCENTER POINT — For Dennis Gilbertson, physical education is about far more than teaching children how to throw a ball, run a race or play a game. It is about bui…

October 12, 2026 5 minute read

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

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

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North Linn adopts policy addressing inappropriate AI-generated images

By Alli GraceyLinn News NowTROY MILLS — The North Linn Community School District has adopted a new regulation prohibiting students and employees from creating or distributing inappropr…

October 13, 2026 3 minute read

Alburnett special education deficit rises to $171,682 as district faces increased costs

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsALBURNETT — The Alburnett Community School District reported a $171,682.20 special education deficit for fiscal year 2026, an increase of more than $65,000 from …

October 13, 2026 3 minute read

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Millard

Coggon Community Historical Society's bake sales bring sweet returns

A little flour, sugar and homemade goodness can go a long way. The Coggon Community Historical Society’s monthly bake sales are back, and the first sale of the season brought in cash t…

October 12, 2026 3 minute read

Photo courtesy of Nancy Schade

Health fair brings care closer to home in Walker

Good health care shouldn’t require a road trip. The R.A.R.E. Club is bringing its second Community Health Fair to Walker, offering free admission, immunizations, blood pressure checks …

October 12, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

Lynx girls finish in third at Tri-Rivers XC Conference Meet

Brady tops North Linn girls, finishing in second place overall

October 14, 2026 3 minute read

Wildcats fall to Kee High; prepare now for Springville

The Wildcats couldn't get anything together on either side of the football in a 60-0 loss to Kee High School Friday night.Senior Night was just about the only thing to celebrate at the…

October 10, 2026 1 minute read

Pirates tame Panthers in convincing 55-16 gridiron win

On a perfect night for high school football in Iowa, the Pirates brought their A-game to dismantle Monticello, 55-16, in a District 5 matchup at Alburnett High School Friday night.Albu…

October 10, 2026 4 minute read

Lynx dominate from start to finish in 66-0 rout over Midland

The Lynx started off strong and never let their pedal off the metal as they pummeled Midland on both sides of the ball to get a 66-0 win in a Week 7 prep gridiron matchup Friday night…

October 10, 2026 4 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

Lynx dominate from start to finish in 66-0 rout over Midland

October 10, 2026

Wildcats improve to 4-2 with gridiron road win

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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Lynx girls finish in third at Tri-Rivers XC Conference Meet

Brady tops North Linn girls, finishing in second place overall

October 14, 2026 3 minute read

North Linn adopts policy addressing inappropriate AI-generated images

By Alli GraceyLinn News NowTROY MILLS — The North Linn Community School District has adopted a new regulation prohibiting students and employees from creating or distributing inappropr…

October 13, 2026 3 minute read

Alburnett special education deficit rises to $171,682 as district faces increased costs

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsALBURNETT — The Alburnett Community School District reported a $171,682.20 special education deficit for fiscal year 2026, an increase of more than $65,000 from …

October 13, 2026 3 minute read

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Millard

Coggon Community Historical Society's bake sales bring sweet returns

A little flour, sugar and homemade goodness can go a long way. The Coggon Community Historical Society’s monthly bake sales are back, and the first sale of the season brought in cash t…

October 12, 2026 3 minute read

Photo courtesy of Nancy Schade

Health fair brings care closer to home in Walker

Good health care shouldn’t require a road trip. The R.A.R.E. Club is bringing its second Community Health Fair to Walker, offering free admission, immunizations, blood pressure checks …

October 12, 2026 3 minute read

CPU physical education teacher earns statewide honor, sets sights on national recognition

By Alli GraceyLinn NewsCENTER POINT — For Dennis Gilbertson, physical education is about far more than teaching children how to throw a ball, run a race or play a game. It is about bui…

October 12, 2026 5 minute read

Wildcats fall to Kee High; prepare now for Springville

The Wildcats couldn't get anything together on either side of the football in a 60-0 loss to Kee High School Friday night.Senior Night was just about the only thing to celebrate at the…

October 10, 2026 1 minute read

Pirates tame Panthers in convincing 55-16 gridiron win

On a perfect night for high school football in Iowa, the Pirates brought their A-game to dismantle Monticello, 55-16, in a District 5 matchup at Alburnett High School Friday night.Albu…

October 10, 2026 4 minute read

Lynx dominate from start to finish in 66-0 rout over Midland

The Lynx started off strong and never let their pedal off the metal as they pummeled Midland on both sides of the ball to get a 66-0 win in a Week 7 prep gridiron matchup Friday night…

October 10, 2026 4 minute read

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

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