Absentee ballot requests open for June 2 primary election
Absentee ballot requests open for June 2 primary election Absentee ballot request forms are now being accepted for the June 2, 2026, primary election. Voters who submit completed req…
Residents Welcome County Rules on Data Center Power Plants
Residents Welcome County Rules on Data Center Power Plants By Stewart Warren The Linn County Board of Supervisors has a new law to help regulate gas-fired electric generating plants.…
Supervisors hold hearing on proposed FY27 Property Tax Levy
Supervisors hold hearing on proposed FY27 Property Tax Levy The Linn County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing April 1 on the proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy, whi…
Troop 501 honors three seniors with Eagle Scout Awards
Troop 501 honors three seniors with Eagle Scout Awards By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Three members of Troop 501 were recognized for achieving the highest rank in …
Central City FFA to host first annual community Easter egg hunt
Central City FFA to host first annual community Easter egg hunt By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central city FFA Chapter is preparing to transform the football fi…
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races
June primary ballot set for county, state, federal races By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The ballot for the primary election scheduled for June 2 is now complete, …
Funky Paws Rescue to host cat café at Center Point Library
Funky Paws Rescue to host cat café at Center Point Library By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Center Point Public Library will transform into a temporary haven for fe…
Alburnett Lions fundraiser returns with trivia, auctions and more
Alburnett Lions fundraiser returns with trivia, auctions and more The Alburnett Lions Club will host its 10th Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, April 11, at the Alburnett Community …
Generations join forces for Center Point Heights trivia night
Generations join forces for Center Point Heights trivia night By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com High school seniors from Center Point-Urbana and local tenants proved tha…
Central City tribute banners to return this Memorial Day
Central City tribute banners to return this Memorial Day By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com A familiar sight is returning to the streets of Central City as the local mili…
Judge sides with Stellantis in ongoing Sky Auto Mall lawsuit
Judge sides with Stellantis in ongoing Sky Auto Mall lawsuit A Linn County judge has granted a request allowing a major auto lender to take possession of vehicles from a Center Poi…
Motorcyclist hospitalized after accident on Coggon Road
Motorcyclist hospitalized after accident on Coggon Road A motorcyclist was injured March 21 in a crash east of Troy Mills, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported. Emergency pe…
Zlabek appointed state president, joins national GFWC board
Zlabek appointed state president, joins national GFWC board Ann Zlabek of Walker has been named GFWC/Iowa president and will serve on the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Board …
Local Easter activities, church services
Editor's note: Updated March 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. If you would like to add an Easter event or church service, email laura@nelsonmediacompany.com. Local Easter activities Saturday, M…
‘Purple on Purpose’: Alburnett School Foundation honors Horizon Awards recipients
‘Purple on Purpose’: Alburnett School Foundation honors Horizon Awards recipients By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Alburnett Community School District Foundatio…
‘One Man Jam Machine’: Community mourns loss of local legend Casey Klein
‘One Man Jam Machine’: Community mourns loss of local legend Casey Klein By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Residents across Northern Linn County are mourning the loss of…