Scene Around Town: Aug. 20, 2025
Jaywalking is For The Birds Artist Gary Marks began adding his blue jay “jaywalkers” crosswalk art on the…
Local shop owner’s embroidery kits land in Magnolia Market
In a boutique where vintage treasures meet modern trends, one local entrepreneur is stitching her way into the…
Koi make splash at Boulder Falls Inn
As Tom Mechals approaches the fence, a shoal is already gathering. Hungry mouths pop open like baby birds…
Lt. Erin Nunes promoted to battalion chief
Lebanon Fire District Lt. Erin Nunes was promoted to Battalion Chief during the district’s Board Meeting July 8.…
Lebanon officer awarded Lifesaving Medal
Lebanon Police Officer Zac McKinney was honored during a special presentation at the City Council meeting on July…
Chamber celebrates gift from Rick Franklin
The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a fence. Rebecca Grizzle, the…
Pool director resigns
Mark McAllister, board director of the Lebanon Aquatic District, resigned suddenly from his position on June 16. Board…
Sodaville mayor suggests ‘exempt well’ option
Sodaville Mayor Brian Lewis told the City Council during its June 19 meeting there might be a loophole…
Work session fleshes out what is needed to reopen jail
The City Council held a work session on July 9 addressing one of the City of Lebanon’s goals…
Waterloo drafting ADU rules
The City of Waterloo is preparing to possibly adopt an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Prior to…
City Council holds first meeting in new location
The Lebanon City Council held its first meeting in its new location in the community room at the…
Strawberry Festival, like, totally fun
The 116th annual Strawberry Festival invited the Lebanon community to have a radical time, with local organizations and…
Class of 2025 realizes results of growing through challenges
If one tried to describe Lebanon High School’s Class of 2025, it might be something along the lines…
National Roadshow samples J&C BBQ
While downtown parking spots were closed off for the upcoming Strawberry Festival Junior Parade on Friday, June 6,…
Water rights denied, Sodaville pivots
After hearing its application for new water rights was found “unfavorable,” the Sodaville City Council determined all was…
Memories, daily tasks, community tie Class of 2025 together
East Linn Christian Academy’s Class of 2025 celebrated their last day at the campus when the school graduated…
Wellness fair continues to provide resources for strength
What was intended to be a one- or two-off thing has become an annual event after vendors asked…
Some clear winners, some narrowly in
As of noon Wednesday, school board candidates slip into their leads with narrow margins, while the other contests…
Strawberry Festival invites fun-themed reminiscence
The 116th Strawberry Festival takes a flashback to the 1980s with its “Berries Just Wanna Have Fun” theme,…
Princess Brooklyn Barnes
When Princess Brooklyn Barnes thinks of the 1980s, she thinks of scrunchies, big hair, bright colors and the…
Princess Emily Gerig
When Princess Emily Gerig thinks of the 1980s, she thinks about the television show “Saved By The Bell.”…
Princess Keira Noble
On the surface, when Princess Keira Noble thinks about the 1980s, ideas of neon colors and classic rock…
Princess Hannah Savedra
When Princess Hannah Savedra thinks about the 1980s, she thinks of bright colors, big hair and stories from…
Princess Kylee Thurman
When Princess Kylee Thurman thinks of the 1980s, she thinks of big hair and jazzercise videos, and, of…
Commissioner Sprenger shares state of the county
Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger presented a “State of the County” talk during a forum lunch on April…