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  Linn County EMA unveils Mobile Disaster Response Trailer at county fair   Linn County residents got their first look at a new tool in local disaster response during the official debu…

  Brown Farm to host 17th Annual Pioneer Days celebration July 26–27   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Brown Farm will once again bring history to life during its 17th…

  Walker Pickle Days returns July 25–26 with ‘Till with the Dill’ theme Weekend festival includes food, fun and plenty of pickles   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Wal…

  Honor Float postponed due to high river levels Event rescheduled for Aug. 9   Due to high water levels on the Wapsipinicon River, organizers of the Seventh Annual Honor Float have po…

AROUND TOWN IN CENTRAL CITY: Bingo at the American Legion     By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Every Tuesday evening, players come from all over Linn County to play Bingo at the Centr…

  Two families receive the Friends of the Fair Award at the Linn County Fair. From left, Terry Martinson and family, along with Harry and Lauri Graham, were honored with the 2025 Frien…

  Honor Float returns July 12 supporting Eastern Iowa veterans   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Kayakers and supporters will come together Saturday, July 12, for the S…

  Central City GO launches new website to promote local businesses, events   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Central City Growth Organization (CCGO) has launched a new …

  All aboard: Center Point Historical Society hosts free program on local train history   Need a “safe” conversation topic these touchy times? The Center Point Historical Society has f…

  County launches new Veteran of the Month award program   The Linn County Veteran Services Department has launched a Veteran of the Month award program to recognize the contributions …

  Hocking named interim superintendent at CPU District   The Center Point-Urbana (CPU) Community School District has selected Pat Hocking to serve as interim superintendent for the 202…

  Treasurer’s Office launches appointment system for vehicle title transfers CEDAR RAPIDS The Linn County Treasurer’s Office has launched a new appointment system aimed at reducing wai…

  Two-vehicle crash in rural Marion injures one, driver charged   A two-vehicle accident with injuries occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Highway 13 and County Home Road in…

Wilkening to Present ‘Lessons of the Holocaust’ at Central City Event Join the Central City Public Library in welcoming Brad Wilkening of Ankeny, as he presents “Lessons of the Holocau…

  Ten veterans receive Quilts of Valor in tribute to service and sacrifice   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Ten Linn County veterans were honored Saturday with handmad…

  Freedom Rock Ceremony honors veterans, adds new pavers   By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Military service members and their families were honored June 29 during a ded…