Celebrate unsung heroes: Nominations opens for Horizon Award
Celebrate unsung heroes: Nominations opens for Horizon Award The Alburnett Community School District Foundation is calling for nominations for the esteemed Horizon Awards, which a…
Dunlap receives ISU Extension and Outreach Exceptional Volunteer Service Award
Dunlap receives ISU Extension and Outreach Exceptional Volunteer Service Award LINN COUNTY Iowa State University Extension and Outreach proudly recognizes Hannah Dunlap as the recipien…
Central City highlights zoning regulation changes, local events
Central City highlights zoning regulation changes, local events By Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com The Central City Council meeting proceeded as scheduled on Wednesday,…
Second installment of property taxes due soon
Second installment of property taxes due soon The second installment of property and mobile home taxes in Linn County is due March 1, per Iowa code. Property owners may pay their …
Winter perch
Amidst the winter's chill, a majestic bald eagle perches confidently on a bare tree branch before the incoming snowstorm on Wednesday, Jan. 12.
Legacy of public service: Meisheid begins Board of Supervisor term
Legacy of public service: Meisheid begins Board of Supervisor term By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemdiacompany.com Brandy Zumbach Meisheid has embraced a new chapter in her life, h…
Alburnett CSD announces next superintendent
Alburnett CSD announces next superintendent By Laura Drummy laura@neslonmediacompany.com The Alburnett Community School District (CSD) has officially announced its new superintend…
CPU School District announces Dirk Troutman as New Intermediate Principal
CPU School District announces Dirk Troutman as New Intermediate Principal By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Center Point-Urbana (CPU) Community School District has announce…
Linn County quadruple murder trial delayed, again
Linn County quadruple murder trial delayed, again By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The man accused in Linn County's quadruple murder case trial will be delayed due t…
Rogers to step down as Linn County Supervisor
Rogers to step down as Linn County Supervisor Takes position with Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s Foundation CEDAR RAPIDS District Two Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers submitte…
Catering with Heart: PrairieMoon on the Go continues to grow with success
Catering with Heart PrairieMoon on the Go continues to grow with success By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Mallory Downing, an ambitious entrepreneur from Anamosa, is…
Central City Schools holds Community Awareness Night
Central City Schools holds Community Awareness Night Meeting highlighting school safety and prevention By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Central City Community School…
Savoring the Sweets: Chocolate Festival held at Center Point Historical Society
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Racing and Gaming Commission approves Linn County casino project
Racing and Gaming Commission approves Linn County casino project By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch CEDAR RAPIDS The third time was a charm for Linn County as officials hel…
Linn News shines at Iowa Newspaper Awards with double win
The Linn News earned two awards in the annual Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were handed out at the annual banquet in Des Moines, Feb. 6. Editor L…
Truesdell's defense seeks to suppress alleged confession
Truesdell's defense seeks to suppress alleged confession By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The man accused in Linn County's quadruple homicide case is having his upco…