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  New Online reservations open for new campground, cabins at Pinicon Ridge Park   Newest park additions will open for use June 12   The Linn County Conservation Department has announce…

Explore our 2025 Graduation Special Edition, featuring graduates from Alburnett, Central City, North Linn and Center Point-Urbana. Each copy is available for just $2.00, but only for a…

  North Linn celebrates Leadership Day with community showcase   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Students at North Linn Community School District showcased their leader…

  Central City, North Linn prepare for leadership transition as superintendent resigns Breitfelder appointed to Iowa Department of Education   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany…

  Central City Historical Society moves forward with key projects at Brown Farm, Library Museum   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    The Central City Historical Society is…

  Ag in the Park offers interactive learning for attendees Over 1,400 students from Linn County participate in the annual event, learning about agriculture May 9   Laura Drummy • Staff…

  Highway 13 crash injures one after failure to stop at sign   A two-vehicle accident on Highway 13 injured one driver after failing to stop at a stop sign, which caused a collision wi…

  Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 55th Flight to Washington, D.C. Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern Iowa   On Wednesday, May 14, the Eastern Iowa Honor Fligh…

  Alburentt volunteers repair the Martin Sports Complex playground   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    Several volunteers from the Alburnett Lions Club and Alburnett Com…

  Free Movie and Music Nights return to Veterans Memorial Park By Cassandra Kyser Central City’s Park and Rec is gearing up for another season of hosting movie and music on select Frid…

  Farmers return to fields   Laura Drummy • Staff Photo   After weeks of persistent wet weather in April that delayed the annual planting season, farmers returned to their fields in ea…

  Center Point Pork Days announces 2025 event lineup    By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com    With less than a month away, the Center Point Lions Club has announced its annua…

  Faith Mission Thrift Store supports community with April donations By Laura Drummy  Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  The Faith Mission Thrift Store (FMTS) in Coggon completed its April …

  Linn County Public Health to host presentation on Cancer Data from 99 Counties Project   By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   CEDAR RAPIDS   Linn County Public Health (LCPH…

  Central City CSD April School Board updates   The Central City School Board convened in April to discuss several key developments in preparation for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.…

  North Linn April School Board recap   The North Linn School Board convened for its regular April meeting to discuss various district developments and updates.   Approved budget for 2…