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  Defense argues client's rights violated in quadruple homicide case   By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The man accused in Linn County's quadruple homicide case argues hi…

  Stitched together in gratitude Coggon Community Comforters recognizes local first responders   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation,…

  Supervisor Chair Meisheid highlights county achievements in annual State of the County address   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Linn County Supervisor Chair Brandy …

  Linn County Fair ticket prices set to increase June 1   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    As the anticipation for the Linn County Fair builds, fairgoers are reminded t…

  Alburnett/Otter Creek Lions awards scholarships   Alburnett/Otter Creek Lions has awarded four $500 scholarships to, from left, Mya Gilchrist, Jaydan McManus, Eli Moretz, and Theodor…

  Center Point-Urbana FFA celebrates a successful year   By Co-Reporters Audrey Seiler and Addyson Sweeney    On Saturday, May 17th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter concluded the y…

  Stormin' Norman wins ‘Best High School Mascot in America’   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   The Center Point-Urbana (CPU) School District has achieved national recogn…

  Center Point-Urbana announces Devore as the next secondary principal   Dan Devore will serve as the next secondary principal for the Center Point-Urbana Community School District, pe…

  Thank you for your service    Laura Drummy • Staff Photo   Eighty-eight veterans embarked on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #54, visiting the World War II memorial for a group photo o…

  United in service: Five brothers embark on April Honor Flight   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    In a heartfelt tribute to their shared experiences and sacrifices dur…

  A lasting legacy: Coggon veteran honors late brother's last wish   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Jim Hoskins, a veteran from rural Coggon, fulfilled a heartfelt pr…

  Quaker Oats' sponsors Honor Flight #54   The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (EIHF) held its Flight #54, made possible by the generous support of Quaker Oats April 29. Since its founding i…

Local student honored as 'Best of the Class' Jack Stecher from Central City Community School was honored as a member of the 2025 Best of the Class. KWWL and the University of Northern …

  Local blooms on wheels Pine Hill Farm’s flower truck makes its debut By Cassandra Kyser Pine Hill Farm’s new flower truck is a novel concept that was born out of necessity. “After ye…

  County reminds residents of roadside mowing restriction to protect nesting birds   The Linn County Secondary Road Department and Conservation Department remind county residents that …

  County seeks two Veteran Affairs Commission members   The Linn County Board of Supervisors is seeking Linn County residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Linn County Vet…