Alburnett Football players and cheerleaders welcome the school’s elementary students into class on Oct. 3, the kick-off day of Homecoming and Pirate fun. Photo Courtesy of Susan Gehring

Alburnett Pirate joins the fun during the Homecoming pep rally. Photo Courtesy of Susan Gehring

Alburnett Senior Mitch Fagle waves to the parade crowd as he drives his Farmall tractor through the Homecoming parade. Photo Courtesy of Susan Gehring

The Alburnett varsity football team charges through the banner that says, “Your mom called. You left your game at home,” to kick off the highly anticipated game against Bellevue. Photo Courtesy of Susan Gehring

Central City Band keeps the Wildcat spirit alive by playing the fight songs through the streets of downtown Central City.

Central City Staff Member Stephanie McArthur and Homecoming Candidate Shea Strand wave to the homecoming crowds with big smiles and waves.

Central City cheerleaders march and cheer to energize the crowd before the football parade floats.

The sophomore class made a float with a red combine cutting “wheat”, keeping the Wildcat spirit elevated as the football team prepared to play Calamus-Wheatland, Oct. 3.

Central City Wildcat Mascot Scratch is in a boom battle with a warrior on one of the homecoming floats.

Richie Fox from the Third Fire District Department re-enters Engine 185 into the Homecoming parade after responding to an emergency just moments before the parade began.

North Linn crowns its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Lane Ingle-Shaw and Abigail Michael, Oct. 3

North Linn Homecoming court, front row, from left, Paisley Carpenter, Rylie Jaconsen, Abigail Michael, Gretchyn Kane and Samantha West. Back row, Levi Benesh, Lane Ingle-Shaw, Ben Rosenberger, Landon Thomsen and Tate Woods.

Alburnett 2025 Homecoming court, front row, from left, Wyatt Kissling, Atlee Dewitt, Bryce Borrett, Hunter Sauer and Caden Bueckers. Back row, Katelynn Bowler, Miranda Neighbor, Ingrid Landa, Leia Gilchrist and Melani Ellis.

Alburnett Crowns its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Caden Bueckers and Miranda Neighbor, before the Varsity Football game, Oct. 3.

Central City crowns its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Carter Koch and Ameera Hick, during the halftime of the Varsity Football game, Oct. 3.

Central City 2025 Homecoming court, from left, front row: Avery Wise, Savannah Koch, Shea Strand, Ellie Rundall, Ameera Hicks, Carter Koch, Alexia Horyna and Sloane Smith. Back row: Parker Pangburn, Colton Welton, Cash Weber, Dashny Munyakazi and Josh Lindsey.