North Linn developing five-year plan for district facilities
North Linn Community School District is taking a comprehensive look at its buildings and grounds as it works toward developing a five-year facilities plan aimed at anticipating mainten…
Hogan 6th Addition to bring new housing to Central City
CENTRAL CITY — A new residential development is preparing to take shape on the south side of Central City, bringing additional single-family housing opportunities to the community as e…
Central City begins developing zoning rules for proposed data centers
CENTRAL CITY — Central City officials have begun developing zoning regulations for data centers as the city considers a proposed facility and residents continue seeking answers about i…
CPU moves forward with high school facility project
CENTER POINT — Plans for the next round of improvements at Center Point-Urbana High School are moving forward as district officials continue refining the scope and financing of a proje…
Soil conditions complicate CPU ball field construction
CENTER POINT — Unexpected soil conditions have created a potential complication for construction of new and renovated athletic fields in the Center Point-Urbana Community School Distri…
Alburnett seeks bids for City Park pavilion, restroom
ALBURNETT — Alburnett is moving forward with another phase of its City Park project, with plans for a new pavilion and restroom facility now out for bid. The City Park Pavilion and Res…
Legends coming to Coggon Opera House
By Stewart Warren Three rock ’n’ roll legends will take the stage in Coggon this fall — with one man playing them all. Jesse Aron of Green Bay, Wisconsin, will return to the Coggon O…
Santa, reindeer and more: Coggon plans Christmas on Main Street
By Stewart Warren Coggon is dreaming of a new holiday tradition. The city is planning a December “Christmas on Main Street” celebration that could bring Santa, his wife, a parade, an o…
Center Point plans new Washington Street Bridge
By Stewart Warren Center Point is planning to replace its aging Washington Street Bridge with $1.5 million in federal funding and perhaps a completion in 2028. The existing bridge is…
Linn County earns national recognition for FY2027 budget
LINN COUNTY — Linn County has received national recognition for its fiscal year 2027 budget, including special recognition for its long-range planning. The Government Finance Officers …
Linn County sets public meetings for proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center
LINN COUNTY — Linn County residents will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to weigh in on Alliant Energy’s proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a natural gas-fired electr…
Central City Growth Organization receives $5,000 grant
CENTRAL CITY — The Central City Growth Organization has received a $5,000 grant from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to support the organization’s work in the community. …
Central City fire association receives rural health care grant
CENTRAL CITY — The Central City Volunteer Fire Association will add two portable suction units to its emergency medical equipment after being selected for a 2026 Rural Healthcare Grant…
Linn County takes closer look underground with new groundwater monitoring, aquifer map
LINN COUNTY — Nearly three decades after Iowa geologists mapped which parts of Linn County have groundwater most susceptible to contamination, county officials are working to develop a…
Central City leaders support proposed data center as residents raise questions
By Alli Gracey Linn News CENTRAL CITY — Central City officials are supporting a proposed data center that they say could generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for the community, …