Around Town in Central City
History Tidbits #2 By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Here are a few more interesting history facts that are relatively short and sweet The Barber Family As are many of the streets in C…
Rural Center Point home destroyed after house fire
A couple in Linn County lost their residence due to a fire, Oct. 17. Several fire departments were called to 1 Klemish Circle just after noon, near Mohler Road southeast of Center Poin…
Alburnett Lions Club to sponsor free vision screening for young children
The Alburnett Lions Club will sponsor free vision screenings for children six months to six years of age. The screenings will take place on Oct. 28- 30. Jim Carver can either come to y…
Meet the Candidates
HOUSE DISTRICT 84 Ashley Meredith Why are you running? The Department of Human Services wrongfully terminated my parental rights, and I have not had contact with my sons since December…
CPU District to hold $20.6 million bond referendum vote Nov. 5
Last information meeting set for Oct. 28 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Center Point-Urbana Community School District is presenting a $20.6 million school bond refere…
The power of a pink tractor
Family brings awareness to breast cancer through a pink John Deere By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com It has been over 10 years since the Offerman Family painted a 1972 John …
Celebration held honoring paving competition of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Celebration held honoring paving competition of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail Celebrating 40 years since initial trail dedication By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com …
Supreme Champion: Sweeney's unforgettable victory at the Iowa State Fair
Supreme Champion: Sweeney's unforgettable victory at the Iowa State Fair By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Avery Sweeney, of Urbana, had one memorable and emotional Iowa S…
Pine Hill Farm holds annual Harvest Festival
Laura Drummy • Staff Photos
Central City celebrates Homecoming week
Photos courtesy of EddieMarie Photography
Center Point Lions Club Provides Free Vision Screenings for local students
Center Point Lions Club Provides Free Vision Screenings for local students The Center Point Lions Club provided free vision screenings for kindergarten students in Center Point-Urbana …
Celebrating National Fire Prevention Week
Celebrating National Fire Prevention Week This year's theme brings awareness to smoke alarms By Laura Drummy Local fire departments are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6…
Side-by-Side Honor Ride sponsors take part in Honor Flight
Side-by-Side Honor Ride sponsors take part in Honor Flight By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (EIHF) number 52 was sponsored by two Central City …
Honor Float donates quilt to veteran
During the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, the Honor Float, with the help of the Central City AMVETS, presented a quilt to Korean War veteran Chuck Frana from Calmar. The quilt was part of …
Bell's Journey with Eastern Iowa Honor Flights
Bell's Journey with Eastern Iowa Honor Flights Over a decade of service to support veterans By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Dick Bell of Coggon has been a volunteer for …