Linn County Leader

10/08/2025

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10/07/2025

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10/07/2025

Flu shots for kids are now available through the Linn County Health Department, and appointments can be made by calling 660-258-7251.

BROOKFIELD - As flu season approaches, the Linn County Health Department is encouraging families to schedule flu vaccinations for their children. Flu shots for kids are now available through the department, and appointments can be made by calling 660-258-7251.

10/06/2025

RESIDENTIAL NOTIFICATION
2025 Street Improvements Begins

The City began their street improvements program tomorrow, October 7, 2025. These improvements consist of chip and seal which involves oil being laid first and then covered in haydite material. Residents and visitors are urged to use extreme caution in those areas during this time. The City of Marceline expects this will be a two (2) to three (3) day process, provided there are no weather delays. If it rains tonight, work most likely will not begin until Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The affected areas are as follows:

• 100 Block W Coleman
• 100 Block W Hauser St
• 100-200 Block E Hauser
• 200-300 Block W Truman
• 100 Block W Santa Fe
• 100 Block E Santa Fe
• 300-500 Blocks E Truman
• 300 and 600-700 Blocks N Cedar St
• 500 and 700 Blocks E California
• 100-300 Blocks of N Spruce
• 100 Block S Cedar St
• 800 Block E Lake
• 400 Block E Booker
• 500–600 Blocks of S Walnut

We apologize for any inconvenience.


We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/06/2025

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10/05/2025

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10/04/2025

10/03/2025

The Marceline Rotary Club is teaming up with Tiger Country Smokehouse to serve pulled pork nachos just outside Chester Ray Stadium from 5-7 p.m. Each order is $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

The excitement of Homecoming Friday in Marceline will come with a tasty twist this year. Before the Marceline Tigers take the field against Salisbury tonight, Oct. 3, fans can grab a pre-game meal while supporting a local cause. The Marceline Rotary Club is teaming up with Tiger Country Smokehouse t...

10/02/2025

Brookfield FCCLA traveled to Schyuler County High School on Monday, September 22, 2025, for their Region 3 Meeting.

The Brookfield FCCLA traveled to Schyuler County High School on Monday, September 22, 2025, for their Region 3 Meeting. The theme was Lead Beyond Limits and chapters took banners and name tags designed by their members to display in the parade of presidents. There was a business meeting, games, door...

10/02/2025

🎸Just 10 days until Battle of the Bands! 🎸

🎶Do you want a say in who plays at SummerFest 2026? Here is your chance!

Next Saturday, October 11th come watch bands compete for the opening contract at SummerFest 2026! All spectators who are in the park with a voter mark before the show begins will be granted access to our voter booths at the end of the night to decide which act takes home the trophy and contract!

⏰Gates open 4:30PM • Competition starts 5:30PM
🎫$5 Entrance Fee
🗳️ Must be inside the park before the competition begins to receive your voter mark!
🍺Overton’s Helm Street will be serving Beer and Mixed Drinks at their tent!
🌯The Munchbox food truck will be returning from SummerFest!
🎟️ 50/50 raffle tickets 1 for $5 or 5 for $20

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating inside the park. No outside food or drink will be permitted.

10/02/2025

Entries are being accepted now through Oct. 24. Interested participants can call 660-258-1119 to add their names to the drawing. One entry is allowed per person, and no purchase is necessary. The drawing will be held on Oct. 29.

BROOKFIELD - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pershing Health System is offering uninsured and underinsured women in the community a chance to receive a free mammogram. Ten screenings will be awarded through a giveaway designed to help make this vital test more accessible.