The Gazette launches Linn County newsletter

Linn County local government reporter Grace Nieland is launching The Gazette’s newest newsletter, the Linn County Update, on Thursday, Oct. 16. Learn more about this free offering and how to sign up below.

Covering Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and Linn County

The Linn County Update will touch on the rich and vibrant culture of the greater Cedar Rapids area, local government happenings and other Linn County news, all in one Thursday morning update sent directly to your inbox.

The weekly newsletter will include a roundup of stories from across the county, as well as additional insight into what those stories mean for area residents.

Why did The Gazette decide to launch the Linn County Update?

Our local audience in Linn County is looking for curated local news, and a weekly update is an accessible way to keep people informed and make it easy to find stories just from this area.

What kind of stories and updates can readers expect?

Linn County is a large, rapidly evolving and engaged community. The newsletter will share headlines from Grace and other reporters at The Gazette on topics ranging from local government and education to business news and broader community updates.

Why is it important to have a newsletter focused on Linn County?

While our local government coverage is published daily in The Gazette, having a reporter share insights from behind the scenes can help readers digest the information and put it to use in our growing communities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and beyond.

How can readers engage with or contribute to Linn County Update?

Newsletter subscribers can reply to the newsletter with their thoughts or share a news tip at grace.nieland@thegazette.com.

How can you sign up for the Linn County Update newsletter?

Fill out this form with your email to sign up. You should receive a confirmation email, after which you can expect to find the Linn County Update in your inbox each Thursday. Thanks for reading!