County sees decrease in violent crime rates in 2024
County sees decrease in violent crime rates in 2024 The Linn County Attorney’s Office released its statistics on cases of violent and serious crimes filed by its office in 2024, along …
Linn County outdoor warning sirens malfunction, again
Linn County outdoor warning sirens malfunction, again Ongoing issue officials working to correct By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonemdiacompany.com Residents in Linn County have hear…
Rep. Cindy Golding Sworn in for the 91st General Assembly
Rep. Cindy Golding Sworn in for the 91st General Assembly On Monday, Jan. 13th, Rep. Cindy Golding (R-Palo) was sworn into the Iowa House of Representatives on the first day of the 9…
Three out of 23 merchants fail Tobacco Compliance Checks
Three out of 23 merchants fail Tobacco Compliance Checks In a concerted effort to enforce Iowa's tobacco laws, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Iowa Alcoholi…
Center Point American Legion to build new facility following remodeling setbacks
Center Point American Legion to build new facility following remodeling setbacks By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Center Point American Legion Dye Benion Post 297 is …
Coggon Public Library receives 100 free children's books
Coggon Public Library receives 100 free children's books By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Coggon Public Library recently received 100 new children’s books to add to …
County Music Star Dylan Scott coming to the Linn County Fair
County Music Star Dylan Scott coming to the Linn County Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Linn County Fair has announced its first concert performer for its 2025…
Outdoor warning sirens sound Jan. 8 due to malfunction
Outdoor warning sirens sound Jan. 8 due to malfunction By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Sirens have been heard throughout Linn County on Wednesday, Jan.8 in the early m…
County Offices closed Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
County Offices closed Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Most Linn County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr…
St. Luke’s Foundation accepting applications for Rural Healthcare Grant Program
St. Luke’s Foundation accepting applications for Rural Healthcare Grant Program UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant P…
Two injured in rollover accident
Two injured in rollover accident Two individuals were admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning following a rollover accident in rural Linn County. When emergency teams arrived at t…
Troy Mills IOOF Lodge revitalized with fresh coat of paint
Troy Mills IOOF Lodge revitalized with fresh coat of paint Historical Society pursues future improvements By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com A historical building in T…
County officials sworn into office
County officials sworn into office By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Linn County ushered in a new era of leadership on Jan. 2, during a swearing-in ceremony that wel…
Iowa land value survey finds 3% drop
Iowa land value survey finds 3% drop The 2024 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported a 3.1% decrease to $11,467 per acre for average Iowa farmland values from November 2023…
Iowa Officials warns of raise in ‘Grandparent Scams’
Iowa Officials warns of raise in ‘Grandparent Scams’ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent…
Center Point celebrates Coberly’s retirement
Center Point celebrates Coberly’s retirement Laura Drummy • Staff Photo Many community members and friends stop in at the Center Point Public Library to wish the outgoing Childre…