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.
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.
LINNEUS - The Linneus Clothes Closet will be open to the public this Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Thorne Building, located at the Linneus Methodist Church on Highway 5.
BROOKFIELD - Small business owners, crafters, and local creators will have a chance to showcase their goods at the upcoming “Pop-Up at the Plaza” event happening on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in front of 626 W Lockling in Brookfield.
MEADVILLE – A Meadville man was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 36 near Meadville. The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
BROOKFIELD - If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a heart for giving, mark your calendar for June 25, when Pershing Health System Hospital Auxiliary will host its Nut & Candy Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main hospital lobby.
Brookfield Area Community Chest is in the midst of its annual collection campaign until July 31, 2025. Area residents are encouraged to participate in helping support the organizations that serve Brookfield and the entire Linn County Area.
Those looking to launch a career in emergency medical services now have the opportunity to enroll in the 2026–2027 Paramedic Course, a 12-month program designed to provide hands-on training and real-world experience for future EMS professionals.
INDIAN GROVE — Get ready for two nights of boots, bulls, and bold moves as the Arrowhead Saddle Club MRCA/URA Rodeo rides into Indian Grove on July 11 and 12, 2025. The action begins nightly at 8 p.m., with $3,000 in added prize money and a lineup of crowd-pleasing events guaranteed to thrill rodeo fans of all ages.
BROOKFIELD - Brookfield Junction Park recently dedicated a memorial bench at the Brookfield Junction Park in honor of a past board member who was also a founding member. Gene Buckallew’s memory lives on in the park and there is also a plaque honoring his dedication to the park. Buckallew was a retired railroader was instrumental in helping to get the board started. The board helps to educate people in the present and future about railroads and the impact they’ve had on establishing Brookfield into what it is today. His wife, Wanda, children and grandchildren came to see the bench.