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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Community fundraiser aims to support Senior Dining Program
By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — Nearly 80 meals are prepared five days a week at the Falcon Civic Center in Central City for older residents across eight northern Linn County communities…
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…
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…
Center Point sets hearing on proposed data center ordinance
By Stewart Warren Center Point residents will have a chance to weigh in Oct. 13 on a proposed city ordinance regulating data centers, The Center Point City Council will hold a public h…