Cardboard Only, Please
By Stewart Warren Center Point’s new cardboard dumpster appears to have survived its brief identity crisis. Since the dumpster was installed on the south side of city hall, 200 Frankli…
Center Point-Urbana Schools Eyeing Referendum
By Stewart Warren Voters in the Center Point-Urbana school district might soon decide whether to borrow money for major improvements at the high school. Officials would like to build…
Center Point-Urbana School Eyeing Referendum
By Stewart Warren Voters in the Center Point-Urbana school district might soon decide whether to borrow money for major improvements at the high school. Officials would like to build a…
Gardner takes over as Alburnett Lions Club president
ALBURNETT — The Alburnett Lions Club has new leadership for the 2026-27 year. Dave Gardner was installed as club president during the organization’s July 14 meeting at Alburnett Christ…
Alburnett Lions car show draws 237 vehicles, raises more than $7,000
ALBURNETT — The Alburnett Lions Club is celebrating another successful car show after the annual event drew 237 vehicles and generated approximately $7,240 for the organization. The ev…
Eight years after devastating fire, Coggon teen headed to Kinnick as Kid Captain
By Alli Gracey COGGON — Eight years after a devastating house fire changed his life, 15-year-old Isaac Raue of Coggon is preparing to walk onto one of the biggest stages in Iowa footba…
Severe Storms Batter Northern Linn County, Communities Begin Cleanup
By Alli Gracey LINN COUNTY — Communities across northern Linn County were cleaning up Saturday after powerful storms swept through the area Friday evening, Aug. 7, downing trees, damag…
New Moonlight Market aims to become Central City tradition
CENTRAL CITY — A new community event will light up the heart of downtown Central City this fall as the inaugural Moonlight Market brings local shopping, live music and family activitie…
Central City school board approves fees, lunch prices for 2026-27 school year
By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — Central City Community School District families will see modest increases in lunch prices and activity passes for the 2026-27 school year following actio…
Third Fire District responds to 141 calls through first half of 2026
By Alli Gracey CENTRAL CITY — The Third Fire District responded to 141 emergency calls during the first six months of 2026, according to a report presented to the Central City City Co…
Walker Residents Helping the Red Cross
By Stewart Warren The Red Cross has a national blood crisis. There simply isn’t enough donated blood to meet the demand from hospitals. It began on July 13, and this is only the second…
Annual Corn Barbeque Brings Center Point Together
By Stewart Warren Nothing says “Iowa summer” like sweet corn – and plenty of it. Corn that was picked that day, quickly cooked and slathered in butter. In Center Point, the American Le…
Help for Survivors of Suicide
By Stewart Warren For people grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, one of the hardest parts can be feeling alone. That’s why two local women – people who know that pain th…
R.A.R.E. Club Brings Women Together
By Stewart Warren In a small town, it’s easy to know your neighbors. But for the women of the R.A.R.E. Club, friendship goes beyond familiar faces. Through volunteer efforts, com…
Central City's Flowers Planted By Volunteers
By Stewart Warren Every spring, a dedicated group of local women quietly get to work. Armed with gloves, trowels and watering cans, they spend hours planting and tending flower bed…
Walker Pickle Days Return
By Stewart Warren Walker’s pickle-producing past takes center stage as Pickle Days returns on July 24 and 25. It’s great family-friendly fun, downtown and at Walker Park, The ann…