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  Center Point dealership faces fraud lawsuit, dozens of layoffs reported   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    A Texas-based auto lender has filed a lawsuit against a Cen…

  Center Point’s Wakema Courts set for 2026 transformation By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com Center Points Wakema Courts are expected to receive a facelift this coming fal…

  $5,000 grant supports rapidly growing CPU FFA program By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com In just two years, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter has surged to 150 members,…

  Central City reduces police coverage to fund park improvements By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City City Council moved to significantly reduce its law enfo…

  Alburnett Schools see revenue growth amid audit findings   The Alburnett Community School District reported revenues of $13.7 million for the year ending June 30, 2025, a 10% increas…

  Catholic canon lawyer to discuss parish rights amid ‘Journey in Faith’ planning MANCHESTER Catholics and members of the public are invited to attend a presentation on Canon Law by Ph…

  Property taxpayers urged to note updated USPS procedures Linn County property taxpayers should be aware of recent changes to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) postmarking procedures that ma…

  Coggon man found guilty in federal child porn case   A Coggon man has been convicted in federal court on child pornography charges following a three-day jury trial in Cedar Rapids.  …

  Historical society brings Henry A. Wallace to life April 19   We Iowans owe much of our routine 200-bushel-plus corn yields to fellow Iowan Henry A. Wallace (1881-1965), who started …

Sunshine Week column   The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it By David Cuillier Brechner Freedom of Information Project   Fr…

  Week at a Glance   Monday, March 23  Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 p.m.   Tuesday, March 24  Booster Open House, 6 p.m.   Wednesday, March 25  Blood Drive, 3:30–6:30 p.m.   Thursday, Ma…

Upcoming Events Thursday, March 19 • Parent-teacher conferences, 3–7 p.m. • 1:15 p.m. early dismissal Friday, March 20 • No school. No scheduled events. Sunday, March 22 • Boys basketb…

Upcoming events March 16-20th  No school due to Spring Break   Tuesday, March 24th Varsity B/G Track at University of Dubuque, RVC Indoor Conference Meet, 3:30 p.m.   Senior Spotlights…

Update:  Since the March 7 dignified transfer, the U.S. Department of Defense has identified another service member who died following the opening wave of Iranian retaliatory attacks a…

  County Cattlemen recognize youth, raise funds at annual banquet   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Linn County Cattlemen Association brought together around 500 atte…

  38th Annual Celebration of Agriculture to come to Cedar Rapids By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com   The 38th Annual Celebration of Agriculture is set to return to the Doub…