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  Alburnett Children Benefit Day set for Aug. 2   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Editor’s note: The schedule for Alburnett Benefits Days has been revised, and Alumni …

  Central City Library hosts talk on Holocaust, power of propaganda For the Linn News by Donna Falcon   About 25 people turned out for a thought-provoking topic recently at the Falcon …

  Linn County EMA explains siren activation after severe storm outbreak Residents voice concern after July 11 storms   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Some residents in…

  CCGO prepares for 18th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The Central City Growth Organization (CCGO) is gearing up for its 18th Annual …

  Garage fire damages property on Toddville Road   A detached two-stall garage sustained severe damage on the evening of July 20th after a fire broke out at 3807 Toddville Road, accord…

  Prairieburg announces Main Street closure for maintenance   Main Street in Prairieburg will be closed Thursday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road coating and maintenance, city …

  Three injured in head-on crash on County Home Road   Three people were injured on the afternoon of July 18 in a two-vehicle crash at County Home Road and Interstate 380, according to…

  Severe storms bring widespread damage, power outages to Northern Linn County Strong winds and three tornadoes confirmed hit area July 11   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.co…

  From rye to renewable energy, field day highlights innovation on the Russell family farm By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Practical Farmers of Iowa hosted a relay inter…

  4-H Youth Council Food Booth set to expands to better serve fairgoers   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelonmediacompany.com    The Linn County Youth Council’s popular Food Booth at the Linn…

  Kratz crowned 2025 Linn County Fair Queen, Royalty court announced   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The 2025 Linn County Fair crowned its newest royalty during a sp…

  Linn County Farm Bureau launches new agricultural award at fair Lois Martin honored as first recipient   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    A new program recognizing li…

  From the left, Linn County Farm Bureau President Josh Henik presents Jim Greif of Monticello with an award for 50 years of dedication to agriculture and community leadership during t…

  Community captures the fair: Photo Contest winners announced   Fairgoers from across Linn County showed off their photography skills during the 2025 Linn County Fair Week Photo Conte…

  Linn County 4-H recognizes volunteer Larry Lacy with the 2025 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame award at the Open Ceremony on June 25. From left, recipient Larry Lacy and JD Otterbein, ag progra…

  Bacon Buddies brings inclusive fun to the Linn County Fair   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    A steady crowd gathered at the Swine Area on Sunday afternoon, June 27, t…