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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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.
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.
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LINN COUNTY — Three Linn County residents are facing charges after being stopped on U.S. Highway 36 on Tuesday morning.
Senior shortstop Trayce Switzer and pitchers-infielders Riley Hinckle and Ross Enrich of the 2025 Brookfield High School baseball team were voted to the Class 3 District 16 all-district team selected by coaches of the teams which competed in the District 16 tournament last month. They were honored for their play throughout the season, not only during the 5-teams tournament, in which the Bulldogs bulldozed Lexington in the first round and came within a couple of outs of upsetting top-seeded Lawson in the semifinals. Switzer was a first-team selection, while 2025 graduate Ehrich and 2024-25 sophomore Hinckle were on the second team. (PAUL STURM/LCL FILE PHOTOS)