June 2025

Return to Main Street — Why Shopping Local Still Matters

There’s something nostalgic about a town square—the quiet charm of locally owned shops, the familiar faces behind the counter, and the sense that community really does mean something here. It was during a conversation with a shopkeeper recently, standing right on one of those time-worn squares, that I was reminded just how vital these small businesses are—not just to our economy, but to our way of life.

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Marceline Historical Society Holds Ceremony for Newest Properties on the National Register of Historic Places

MARCELINE - On May 17 at the Marceline Masonic Lodge, the official Marceline Historical Society (501c3, trademarked) presented four more Marceline properties with plaques commemorating the addition of the Gucker Coal Office, Marceline Masonic Temple (which hosted the event), First Christian Church and Lincoln School.

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Linn County R-I Invites Families to “Join the Adventure” at Summer Library Events

LINN COUNTY - Linn County R-I is bringing books, fun, and adventure to local parks with their 2025 Summer Library program. Aimed at creating a safe, enriching, and exciting experience for young readers, the mobile library events will take place over three days in early July and are completely free to attend. Events will be held in three main parks in that area, Linneus Park, Purdin Park, and Browning Park, with a new adventure to be had at each one every day.

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West Linn News

Linn County Farm Bureau Board met Thursday, June 19, in Brookfield. Those attending were Steve and Jill Hardy, Dana Lane, Holly Switzer, Philip Martin, Donald Herring and Rachael Osterman.

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