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The Memories: Celebrating 52 Years Of Music And Laughter At The Linn County Fair
The Linn County Fair is more than just a gathering of livestock, grandstand events, and fair food; it's a vibrant celebration of community spirit and tradition. Among the myriad attractions gracing its stages and pavilions, one duo stands out: The Memories, hailing from Wisconsin and marking their impressive anniversary this year.
The Linn County Fair’s Jelly Roll Races Need YOU: On Your Mark, Get Set, SEW!
Time to break out that sewing machine if it's not already broken or out and head to the Linn County Fair THIS SATURDAY!! Compete against fellow sewers in a race with...The Jelly Roll! (Angels sing here with harp gliss) There may not be a real Jelly Roll but anytime you mention those words together angels sing. Much like sticky buns, monkey bread, or cinnamon rolls, angels sing, but let's not get too far off course.
C.R. casino backers will apply for gaming license after state pause expires
CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids casino backers plan to apply for a gaming license after a two-year state pause on new licenses sunsets Sunday, the city’s preferred casino operator announced Wednesday. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, a national gaming operator and developer, and the nonprofit Linn County Gaming Association said...
Report finds racial gaps in C.R. metro area homeownership
CEDAR RAPIDS — Black residents and other racial and ethnic minorities living in the Cedar Rapids metro are disproportionately underrepresented in homeownership, a recently unveiled Linn County analysis of housing inequities found. As solutions to address systemic housing issues that were highlighted in the study, local officials are looking...
Joe Nichols coming to Linn County Fair Grandstand
Joe Nichols is a traditional country recording artist who grew up on rock music and is adding a bit of that genre to his current set. One of the highlights of Nichols’ show is a mashup of the Alice In Chains classic, “Rooster,” and Hank Williams Jr.’s gem, “A Country Boy Can Survive.”
NextEra CEO says he’d ‘consider’ restarting Duane Arnold nuclear power plant
The owner of Iowa’s only nuclear power plant — which started the decommissioning process in 2020 — would consider restarting the plant to meet the demand of data centers and other customers, according to its chief executive officer. Emergency managers in Linn and Johnson counties said they...
Trial date set for man charged in Linn County quadruple murders
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) — A trial date has been set for the man charged with killing four people in rural Linn County earlier this month,KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Police found three people — Romondus Cooper, Keonna Ryan and Amanda Parker — dead in an outbuilding at the 3600 block of East Otter Road in northern Linn County. The fourth victim, Brent Brown was flown to a hospital where he later died.
Linn County Fair Kicks Off Today in Central City
The first fair of the season kicks off today. The Linn County Fair is going on this week in Central City. Britt Nielsen says they're excited to offer two nights of country concerts this year. Ryan Sieck says they're holding the ECIPA Truck and Tractor Pull on Thursday night. And...
Linn County Fair kicks off with free admission preview day
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa — Wednesday marks the beginning of the Linn County Fair in Central City, and is their free admission sneak peek day. There are several activities to experience, such as a petting zoo, corn pit, 4-H animal judging, a beer pit and lumberjack shows. This year's grandstand...
Sounds of Summer Winner!
Josh Benton of Masonville was one of the latest winners of our Sounds of Summer Promotion! He guessed our sound, “drink poured over ice,” correctly and won tickets to see Joe Nichols at the Linn County Fair! You too can play by tuning in throughout the day and guessing the daily sound on our website. Click here to submit your guess!
Rising river levels prompt flood warnings across eastern Iowa, safety urged
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Recent heavy rainfall has led to river levels rising near flooding stages, and catastrophic flooding has impacted areas across the state. The flooding in eastern Iowa was caused by three inches of rain over a few days. The Cedar River is expected to reach minor...
Everything You Need to Know for the 2024 Linn County Fair
Headed to the Linn County Fair this week? We've got all the details for you!. The Linn County Fairgrounds are located at 201 Central City Road in Central City, right off Highway 13. Where do I park?. There are several lots on the fairgrounds for parking - see the map...
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