Anamosa Veteran honor at Military Women's Memorial
Anamosa Veteran honor at Military Women's Memorial By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Army National Guard veteran Arlene Sellars, 81, of Anamosa, was one of four women who …
Alburnett veteran reflects on emotional Honor Flight experience
Alburnett veteran reflects on emotional Honor Flight experience By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Air Force Veteran Mike Givens of Alburnett participated in the Eastern …
Fourth annual Honor Ride set for Oct. 19
Fourth annual Honor Ride set for Oct. 19 By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The fourth annual Honor Side by Side Ride will take place Oct. 19, raising money for the Eastern…
New Items on the Menu at Givey’s
Mike Givens has had a passion for making exceptional BBQ for over 30 years. He has been involved in several professional BBQ tournaments and teaches a BBQ course at The Grill Works in …
North Linn FFA Provides “Hand-Up” with FFA Grant
North Linn FFA Provides “Hand-Up” with FFA Grant The North Linn FFA Chapter, renowned for its dedication to agricultural education and community service, recently made a significant im…
Otterbein named Rural-Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator
Otterbein named Rural-Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator for ISU Extension and Outreach - Linn County JD Otterbein has accepted the position of Rural-Urban Agriculture Program Coor…
Third District Fire Department unveils new fire station; hundreds tour the new facility
Old traditions in a new home Third District Fire Department unveils new fire station; hundreds tour the new facility By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com After many decades …
Around Town in Central City: The Evolution of Central City's Hometown Market
Around Town in Central City The Evolution of Central City's Hometown Market By Donna Falcon for the Linn News Central City has had numerous grocery stores over time, all in the downtow…
Farmers kick off harvest
During late September, the dry and warm weather in Eastern Iowa prompted numerous local producers to kick off the annual harvest season. Taking advantage of the favorable conditions, a…
Local veterans embark on Honor Flight
Local veterans embark on Honor Flight By Laura Drummy Laura@nelsonmediacompany.com The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight embarked on its 52nd flight to Washington, D.C. Sept. 17. A total of …
Harvest Time Festival set for Sept. 28-29 in Walker
Harvest Time Festival set for Sept. 28-29 in Walker By Bridget Lutz bridget@nelsonmediacompany.com Pine Hill Farms is gearing up for its seventh annual Harvest Time Festival on Sep. 28…
Anamosa man dead, another injured after UTV accident in rural Linn County
Anamosa man dead, another injured after UTV accident in rural Linn County One person is dead, and another is hospitalized after a UTV crash on Saturday, Sept. 21, in rural Linn Coun…
Coming home New elementary teacher finds home in Central City District
Coming home New elementary teacher finds home in Central City District By Laura Drummy laura@nelsonmediacompany.com Central City welcomes its new Elementary Principal, Julie Cook. Af…
Alburnett students engage in cutting-edge technology through soldering projects
Alburnett students engage in cutting-edge technology through soldering projects Alburnett students are getting hands-on experience with physical computing in a new and exciting way…
Central City G4V Chapter receives a $2,000 donation
Benefit the Vets presents Dennis Hornya, Guitars for Vets (G4V) Central City chapter coordinator and teacher, with a $2000 donation during an event held at Camp Courageous on Sept. 1…