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  New Hope Church sets Shrove Dinner fundraiser for support Snyder family By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Walker residents will have a chance to gather for a Shrove Tuesd…

  Unhitched RV park expands Iowa presence with Lazy Acres acquisition   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com   A longtime RV park near Center Point is beginning a new chapter…

  Linn News earns five awards in Iowa Newspaper Foundation Contest   The Linn News earned five awards in the annual Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s Better Newspaper Contest. The awards wer…

  A lifetime together: Popelars celebrate 60th wedding anniversary   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Kenneth and Susan Popelar of Walker marked a major milestone on Jan…

  Don’t forget about the wedding license A step-by-step guide to applying for a marriage license   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    If you’re considering getting marrie…

  How to build a wedding budget without breaking the bank   Wedding planning is a unique experience, unlike any endeavor most couples will ever encounter. Much effort goes into plannin…

  How to manage the menu at your wedding reception Wedding receptions are the culmination of months of planning, and deciding what foods to serve is among the most important choices co…

  Tips to help master your wedding guest list Weddings are milestone occasions, but inviting everyone can quickly become overwhelming. Budget, venue size, and catering needs all influe…

  Tips to plan a perfect honeymoon   Couples have much to look forward to when planning their weddings. In addition to the momentous occasion when they say "I do," couples can look ahe…

  Coggon celebrates National Take Your Child to the Library Day   By Shaely Odean  shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com   Children and families filled the Coggon Public Library on Saturday mo…

  Single-vehicle crash sends two to hospital   Two people were injured on the evening of Feb. 6 in a single-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Central City Road, according to the Linn …

  Central City knitters donate comfort dolls to local first responders   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Children facing emergencies in Linn County now have a little ex…

  Central City welcomes new floral business   Laura Drummy • Staff Photo   Edna Grace Floral owners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new store at 38 N. Fourth Street, Central C…

  Center Point English tea event set Feb. 16   The Center Point Public Library will host a free English tea event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Andersen Center Point Library.   …

  County earns top marks in state resilience program   Linn County earned statewide recognition for sustainability and resilience efforts for the second consecutive year, receiving a 2…

  Chilled Frozen Foods brings healthy, scratch-made meals to eastern Iowa Center Point business focuses on local sourcing, transparency and convenience   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonme…