Landfill fees rise but Coggon garbage rates hold steady
By Stewart Warren It will cost the city of Coggon more in 2027 to dump garbage at the landfill, but residents won’t have to dig deeper in their pockets. Garbage bills will not increa…
Central City receives $1.4 million for pedestrian bridge replacement
CENTRAL CITY — A $1.75 million project aimed at providing a safer route for students is planned in Central City after the city received $1.4 million in state-administered transportatio…
Central City library receives more than $25,000 for rural services
CENTRAL CITY — The Central City Public Library will receive more than $25,000 from Linn County to help provide library services to residents living in rural areas. Linn County allocate…
Bettys Grove Road bridge set for replacement after additional issues found
LINN COUNTY — A bridge on Bettys Grove Road will be replaced rather than repaired after additional concerns were discovered once construction began earlier this summer. Linn County had…
Bringing Center Point's past to life
By Stewart Warren For 15 years, the Center Point Historical Society has brought a little life back to the town’s only cemetery. They host a walk at Center Point Cemetery, the 1500 bl…
Linn County considers $99,117 Narcan purchase for vending machines
LINN COUNTY — Linn County is considering a nearly $100,000 purchase of Narcan to replenish the county’s network of harm-reduction vending machines. The Linn County Board of Supervisors…
New AED expands emergency access at Central City Schools
CENTRAL CITY — A new automated external defibrillator at Central City Community School District will provide quicker access to lifesaving equipment at the district’s outdoor athletic f…
Central City residents raise concerns over potential data center
CENTRAL CITY — Questions surrounding a potential data center in Central City are beginning to draw attention from residents following discussion at Wednesday night’s City Council meeti…
New Casey’s opens in Central City
CENTRAL CITY — A new Casey’s opened its doors in Central City on Thursday, Sept. 10, bringing a new fuel, food and convenience option to the community. The new store, Casey’s No. 4649,…
Wicked Kreations car show fills Central City streets
CENTRAL CITY — Cars, crowds and plenty of tire smoke filled downtown Central City Saturday, Sept. 5, for the fourth annual Wicked Kreations Car Show and Burnout Contest. Vehicles lined…
New residential plats point to development around Central City
CENTRAL CITY — A series of residential subdivision and parcel approvals around Central City is raising the possibility of increased interest in housing development in and around the co…
Pinicon Ridge camping moves fully online in 2027
By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — Campers accustomed to pulling into Pinicon Ridge Park, finding an open campsite and paying at the campground will see a major change beginning next season…
Walker celebrates completion of new community bandshell
WALKER — A $54,675 community effort has given Walker a new place to gather, perform and celebrate. The Walker Hometown Pride Committee announced the completion of the new Walker Bandsh…
3rd Fire District adds paramedic-level emergency care
Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — Residents of Central City and the surrounding 3rd Fire District now have access to a higher level of emergency medical care following the district’s approva…
Stitching kindness into the world
Central City’s Izzy Knitters turn donated yarn into hundreds of handmade gifts By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — A ball of yarn, a couple of hours and a little creativity can become someth…