February 2025

Lent Service Series Schedule Set

Linn County churches are coming together once again for the annual Interdenominational Lenten Services, offering a time for reflection, unity, and spiritual renewal. The 2025 series will take place every Wednesday at noon throughout Lent, featuring worship services hosted by different congregations in the community. Each service will be followed by a light lunch, encouraging fellowship among attendees.

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High School Wrestling Postseason Continues

The female portion of Linn County’s representation at this coming week’s high school wrestling state championships cemented last Friday and Saturday when five Brookfield Lady Bulldogs – three of them as individual champions – powered the blue and white to a second-straight Class 1 District 2 team title, while Marceline came away empty-handed, tonight and tomorrow at Versailles, the BHS and MHS boys’ state hopefuls will battle for top-4 finishes in the 15-schools Class 1 District 3 tournament which would send them on to state.

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Meadville PTO Awards Grant to Bromwell

Meadville R-IV’s Parent-Teacher Organization has awarded a $150 teacher grant to Brittany Bromwell, a fifth grade teacher, to enhance hands-on learning in her classroom. The grant program, available to both elementary and secondary teachers, aims to provide additional funding to enrich student learning experiences and support educators in their efforts to offer high-quality instruction.

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