Linn County farm families honored at Iowa State Fair
Linn County farm families honored at Iowa State Fair Three Linn County farm families were recognized Aug.14 during the Century and Heritage Farm ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. …
Nominations open for city and school elections this fall
Nominations open for city and school elections this fall By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Residents can begin filing nomination papers for school board and city ele…
War of 1812 veteran receives official headstone in Center Point
War of 1812 veteran receives official headstone in Center Point By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com For nearly 150 years, the final resting place of Tyler Keyes, a War …
Coggon family’s lemonade stand pours love into Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
Coggon family’s lemonade stand pours love into Eastern Iowa Honor Flight By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Schulte family of Coggon spent a sunny July day spreadi…
Coggon Harvest Home set for Aug. 16
Coggon Harvest Home set for Aug. 16 By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com One of Iowa’s longest-running celebrations, Coggon Harvest Home is set to return on Saturday, A…
Central City PTO hosts fundraiser for playground upgrades
Central City PTO hosts fundraiser for playground upgrades By Shaely Odean shaely@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City Elementary School playground is due for accessibility up…
Zimmerman begins first year as Alburnett superintendent
Zimmerman begins first year as Alburnett superintendent By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com As the 2025-26 school year begins, John Zimmerman is stepping into his first…
Alburnett welcomes Trainer as new high school principal
Alburnett welcomes Trainer as new high school principal By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com As the new school year begins, Thomas Trainer has stepped into the role of p…
Glenn steps into shared interim superintendent role at Central City, North Linn
Glenn steps into shared interim superintendent role at Central City, North Linn By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com As both Central City and North Linn school district…
Ries steps into Central City leadership role
‘Right place at the right time’ Ries steps into Central City leadership role By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com For Eric Ries, stepping into the role of Central City’…
Central City School roof project progressing despite wet summer
Central City School roof project progressing despite wet summer By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Despite an unusually wet summer that has slowed construction across…
PART TWO: AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: Houses That Were Once Businesses
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY Houses That Were Once Businesses By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Author note: There are various residential locations in Central City that one may drive…
High waters
High waters Laura Drummy • Staff Photos The Historic Paris Bridge on Sutton Road was forced to close temporarily due to rising waters from the Wapsipinicon River, which were fuel…
Storm Warning: Inside look at Camp Wapsie’s swift response to severe weather
Storm Warning: Inside look at Camp Wapsie’s swift response to severe weather By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com At a place where summer is filled with canoeing, campfires…
Community invited to meet new Central City School administration Aug. 12
Community invited to meet new Central City School administration Aug. 12 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Parents, students and community members are invited to meet…
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: Houses That Were Once Businesses
AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY Houses That Were Once Businesses By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Author note: There are various residential locations in Central City that one may dri…