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  Wicked Kreations raises $3,000 for Honor Flights    Contributed Photo   The second Annual Wicked Kreations Car Show, in Central City, raised $3,000 in donations to the Eastern Iowa H…

  Reflecting on 2024: Key moments that shaped our communities   By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com   Over the past year, we have seen major headlines that captivated audienc…

  County seeks voluntary board, commission members   The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill several voluntary appointments on County boards and commissi…

  Linn County celebrates 2024 accomplishments    By Britt Nielsen, Linn County communications specialist   Another year has come and gone, and it was busy for Linn County. From road im…

Man injured in UTV accident near Coggon The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported an accident involving a UTV that resulted in injuries on Dec. 21. According to the report from the She…

Supervisor Zumbach reflects on tenure as he prepares to conclude term Linn County Supervisor Louie Zumbach concluded his four-year term as Supervisor on Dec. 31, 2024 as he chose not t…

  Walker fire kills three dogs, severely damages home   Three dogs have died after a fire severely damaged a two-story home in Walker, Dec. 29.    According to the Linn County Sheriff'…

Wapsi Weaving open in Central City Business to Empowering adults with disabilities through the art of weaving  By Laura Drummy  laura@nelsonmediacompany.com  Central City is home to a …

After a delay, Central City holds Holiday on Main  Annual event held a week later due to ice storm       Laura Drummy • Staff Photos   

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Central City fifth graders shine in American Legion Essay Contest   by Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com   Two Central City fifth graders won the American Legion Waspi Post 4…

  Supervisors sets standards for Hazardous Liquid Pipelines in county    The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that sets standards for hazardous liquid…

Center Point man dies after single-vehicle accident A Center Point man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Center Point Dec. 19. According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, …

Central City City Council holds final meeting for 2024 By Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com Members of the Central City City Council had their final meeting for 2024 on Dec. …

Inmate dies in Linn County Correctional Center A Linn County inmate died while in custody Dec. 19. According to a press release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Linn County C…