Mowing Roadside Vegetation Prohibited Until July 15 to Protect Roadside Habitats

The Linn County Secondary Road Department and the Linn County Conservation Department remind county residents that state law prohibits mowing roadside vegetation in the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway, interstate highway, or secon...

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Top 5 Things to Know About Voting in the Primary

The June 7, 2022 Primary election is rapidly approaching and Linn County Elections wants you to have the information you need in order to cast your vote. Here are the top 5 things to know about voting in the June 7 Primary:

1.    Redistri...

Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Hollenbeck Road

A bridge replacement project is scheduled to start the week of May 23 on Hollenbeck Road. The project is expected to last 3-4 months.  

Hollenbeck Road will be closed to all traffic at the bridge location. A detour will be posted for thi...

Linn County Offices Closed May 30 for Memorial Day

Linn County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The following services will continue to operate:

• Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services
• Mental Health Access Center
• The Sheriff’s Office wi...

Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms for June Primary Election

The Linn County Auditor’s Office is now accepting absentee ballot request forms for the June primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Obtaining an Absentee Ballot Request Form

There are three w...

Criminal Charges Filed in Connection with Back-to-Back Homicides in January 2022

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, has filed criminal charges against Kazius Childress, 20, for killing Cordal Lewis on January 27, 2022, in the 300 block of 31^st Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, Linn...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

May is Building Safety Month

As we prepare ourselves for the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, building safety is even more important. 

Disaster mitigation through the adoption and enforcement of building codes is one of the best ways for communities to p...

700 Trees Planted in Wanatee Park on Arbor Day

With help from the Conservation Corps Iowa, Linn County Conservation planted more than 700 native trees in Wanatee Park on Arbor Day, April 29, 2022. The new trees are part of years-long reforestation efforts following the 2020 derecho that caused signifi...

Linn County Secondary Road Department Herbicide Applications to Begin May 9

Starting May 9, the Linn County Secondary Road Department will begin conducting roadside spot herbicide application for noxious weeds, brush, and bare-ground treatment. The project is expected to run through mid-September.

Noxious weed application will tak...

5 Sustainability Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

Linn County is committed to environmental sustainability and resource protection and working towards a more environmentally just future. Everyone can invest in our planet and make a difference.

Here are 5 easy things you can do at work or at home:

Eat local...

Board of Supervisors Awards First Round of ARPA Funding

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today awarded the first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars it received from the federal government. ARPA funding is meant to speed up the United States' recovery from the economi...

Linn County Unveils Redesigned Website

Linn County is pleased to announce that today it has officially launched its redesigned website. The new LinnCountyIowa.gov is easier to use and features a variety of enhancements to improve the customer experience and make doing business online with the ...

Deadline Set for Open Burning of Derecho Vegetative Debris in Urban Service Area

Residents who live in unincorporated Linn County within the half-mile buffer zone around the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha (zoned as Urban Services Residential - USR) have until June 30, 2022 to openly burn any vegetative debris remaining from ...

Dust Control Signup Now Open

Dust control sign up is now open for residents in unincorporated Linn County. 

Residents can sign up for dust control in the following ways:

• Find a form on Linn County’s website 
• Contact the office to e-mail you a form
• Contact the ...

Supervisor Rogers Delivers State of the County Address

Linn County Supervisor Chair Ben Rogers presented Linn County’s State of the County address on Friday, April 29, 2022, to a crowd of 200 people during National County Government Month at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

Rogers discussed Linn County’s challeng...

Deadline Set for Open Burning of Derecho Vegetative Debris in Urban Service Area

Residents who live in unincorporated Linn County within the half-mile buffer zone around the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha (zoned as Urban Services Residential - USR) have until June 30, 2022 to openly burn any vegetative debris remaining from ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

Board of Supervisors Opposes Use of Eminent Domain for Proposed CO2 Pipeline

The Linn County Board of Supervisors signed a letter (PDF) to the Iowa Utilities Board in opposition to the use of eminent domain by both the Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC and Navigator Heartland Greenway CO2 pipeline projects. 

The Iowa Utilities ...

Linn County Assessor’s Office Receives Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration

The Linn County Assessor’s Office is the first Assessor’s Office in Iowa to receive the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). This certification recogniz...

Criminal Charges Filed in Connection with Back-to-Back Homicides in January 2022

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, has filed criminal charges against Kazius Childress, 20, for killing Cordal Lewis on January 27, 2022, in the 300 block of 31^st Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, I...

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with Taboo Night Club Shooting

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, filed criminal charges against Dimione Jamal Walker, age 29 of Coralville, Iowa, for his role and as a result of his alleged actions in the mass shooting that occur...

Linn County Attorney’s Office Files Criminal Charges in Connection with Taboo Night Club Shooting

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, has filed criminal charges against Timothy Ladell Rush, 32, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for his role and as a result of his alleged actions in a deadly mass shooting on ...

Linn County Attorney’s Office Completes Investigation into Officer-Involved Shooting on Dec 17, 2021

The Linn County Attorney’s Office has completed an investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Center St. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Dec. 17, 2021. The incident involved Reserve Officer Scott Fruehling of the Cedar R...

Nick Maybanks Sworn in as County Attorney

Nick Maybanks was sworn in as Linn County Attorney on Jan. 4, 2022 following the retirement of Jerry Vander Sanden and the appointment by the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Maybanks will fulfill the remainder of Vander Sanden’s term, which ex...

Top 5 Things to Know About Voting in the Primary

The June 7, 2022 Primary election is rapidly approaching and Linn County Elections wants you to have the information you need in order to cast your vote. Here are the top 5 things to know about voting in the June 7 Primary:

1.    Redistri...

May is Building Safety Month

As we prepare ourselves for the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, building safety is even more important. 

Disaster mitigation through the adoption and enforcement of building codes is one of the best ways for communities to p...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

Linn County campgrounds to open April 15

LINN COUNTY, IA -April 4, 2022- The Linn County Conservation Department invites you to further connect with nature by spending some quality time outdoors camping this year. The popular modern campgrounds at Buffalo Creek Park, Morgan Creek Park, ...

Six sites at Wickiup Hill added to National Register

LINN COUNTY, IA – March 17, 2022 –The Wickiup Hill Natural Area, managed by Linn County Conservation, contains six sites that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The area is part of a 751 acre site northwest of Cedar Rapids within...

Linn County Conservation releases 2021 Annual Report

The Linn County Conservation Board has released its 2021 Annual Report, providing fiscal year 2021 information (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) as well Conservation program activity during the 2021 calendar year. 

COVID-19 has brought challenges for...

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Update

LINN COUNTY, IA – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Linn County driven by the highly transmissible Delta (B.1.617.2) variant. The increase in cases in a short period of time is once again straining local contact tracing resources, and le...

Linn Manor Care Center Recovers from COVID-19 Outbreak

LINN COUNTY, IA – As of June 26, 2020, Linn Manor Care Center, a long-term care facility in Linn County, has recovered from the COVID-19 outbreak, which began affecting the facility in early-April. Recovery is defined as no new cases for two con...

Linn County Begins Phase Two of Reopening during Community Spread of COVID-19

LINN COUNTY, IA – On May 14, 2020, Linn County Public Health released phased reopening guidance, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other national organizations. The three-phased approach enables businesses to reopen in ...

Cottage Grove Place Recovers from COVID-19 Outbreak

LINN COUNTY, IA – As of June 8, 2020, Cottage Grove Place, a long term care facility in Linn County, has recovered from the COVID-19 outbreak which began impacting the facility in mid-April. Recovery is defined as no new cases for two consecutiv...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

February 28, 2022

Recent Updates

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

February 10, 2022

Recent Updates

•  On January 31 the Moderna (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine became the second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to receive full FDA approval. No change has been made to the vaccine’s formula with the name change. Once vaccines are a...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

January 13, 2022 

• COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron), first identified in Iowa in early December, has become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in Linn County.   
• CDC has recently updated recommendations for when people...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

December 9, 2021

Hospitalizations of Iowans with COVID-19 are once again increasing around the state and in our community. By getting vaccinated and a booster shot for COVID-19, we can prevent avoidable hospitalizations and help preserve health care resour...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

November 30, 2021

COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Information

• First reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by South Africa on November 24, 2021 and designated by WHO as a Variant of Concern on November 26  
• WHO reports that in...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

November 4, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

On Tuesday, November 2, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated agains...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

October 6, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data 

As of 9:00 AM October 5, 2021

• Active cases: 3,276
• Currently hospitalized: 38
• Total deaths: 390
• Total recovered: 24,384
• Total cases to date: 28,050

Case Trends

 Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned ...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

September 29, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

As of 12:00 PM September 28, 2021

• Active cases: 3,267
• Currently hospitalized: 35
• Total deaths: 384
• Total recovered: 23,627
• Total cases to date: 27,278

Case Trends

Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned from reportin...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

September 22, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

As of 8:00 AM September 21, 2021

• Active cases: 3,215
• Currently hospitalized: 48
• Total deaths: 379
• Total recovered: 22,895
• Total cases to date: 26,489

Case Trends

Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned from reporting...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

September 15, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

As of 12:00 PM September 14, 2021

• Active cases: 2,832
• Currently hospitalized: 39
• Total deaths: 376
• Total recovered: 22,341
• Total cases to date: 25,549

Case Trends

 Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned fro...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

September 8, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data 

As of 12:00 PM September 7, 2021

• Active cases: 2,449
• Currently hospitalized: 51
• Total deaths: 366
• Total recovered: 21,833
• Total cases to date: 24,648

Case Trends 

Note: The State of Iowa has transiti...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

August 25, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data 

As of 8:00 AM August 24, 2021

• Active cases: 1,585
• Currently hospitalized: 32
• Total deaths: 362
• Total recovered: 21,226
• Total cases to date: 23,173

Case Trends 

Note: The State of Iowa has tra...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

August 20, 2021

As of 8:00 AM August 20, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

• Active cases: 1,356
• Currently hospitalized: 36
• Total deaths: 361
• Total recovered: 21,150
• Total cases to date: 22,867

Case Trends

Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned from reporting posi...

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Update

LINN COUNTY, IA – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Linn County driven by the highly transmissible Delta (B.1.617.2) variant. The increase in cases in a short period of time is once again straining local contact tracing resources, and le...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

August 11, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

As of 1:00 PM August 10, 2021

• Active cases: 706
• Currently hospitalized: 18
• Total deaths: 356
• Total recovered: 21,052
• Total cases to date: 22,114

Case Trends

Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned from reporting positiv...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

August 6, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data

As of 8:00 AM August 6, 2021

• Active cases: 504
• Currently hospitalized: 12
• Total deaths: 353
• Total recovered: 21,040
• Total cases to date: 21,897

Case Trends

Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned from reporting positive ...

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

May 27, 2021

For several months, Linn County Public Health has issued weekly COVID-19 Status Updates to keep the community informed of COVID-19 vaccine rollout and other important information related to COVID-19. Due to increasing vaccination rates, decrea...

Top 5 Things to Know About Voting in the Primary

The June 7, 2022 Primary election is rapidly approaching and Linn County Elections wants you to have the information you need in order to cast your vote. Here are the top 5 things to know about voting in the June 7 Primary:

1.    Redistri...

Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Hollenbeck Road

A bridge replacement project is scheduled to start the week of May 23 on Hollenbeck Road. The project is expected to last 3-4 months.  

Hollenbeck Road will be closed to all traffic at the bridge location. A detour will be posted for thi...

Dust Control Signup Now Open

Dust control sign up is now open for residents in unincorporated Linn County. 

Residents can sign up for dust control in the following ways:

• Find a form on Linn County’s website 
• Contact the office to e-mail you a form
• Contact the ...

Linn County Secondary Road Department Releases 2022 Maintenance Plan and Five-Year Construction Plan

The Linn County Secondary Road Department has released its maintenance plan for 2022 and the five-year construction plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. The plans outline the department’s focus on repairing and rebuilding bridges, maintaining the condition of...

Mowing Roadside Vegetation Prohibited Until July 15 to Protect Roadside Habitats

The Linn County Secondary Road Department and the Linn County Conservation Department remind county residents that state law prohibits mowing roadside vegetation in the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway, interstate highway, or secon...

Linn County Secondary Road Department Herbicide Applications to Begin May 9

Starting May 9, the Linn County Secondary Road Department will begin conducting roadside spot herbicide application for noxious weeds, brush, and bare-ground treatment. The project is expected to run through mid-September.

Noxious weed application will tak...

Get Notified of LIFTS Route Cancelations or Delays

Winter will be here before we know it! If you or someone you know is a LIFTS rider, sign up for LIFTS Route Notifications, so you can be the first to know if service is experiencing a delay or cancelation. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

Mental Health Access Center Expands Hours to Include Weekends

Linn County is pleased to announce the Mental Health Access Center will expand its walk-in hours to include weekends effective Saturday, April 9, 2022. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can ...

Mowing Roadside Vegetation Prohibited Until July 15 to Protect Roadside Habitats

The Linn County Secondary Road Department and the Linn County Conservation Department remind county residents that state law prohibits mowing roadside vegetation in the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway, interstate highway, or secon...

Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Hollenbeck Road

A bridge replacement project is scheduled to start the week of May 23 on Hollenbeck Road. The project is expected to last 3-4 months.  

Hollenbeck Road will be closed to all traffic at the bridge location. A detour will be posted for thi...

Linn County Offices Closed May 30 for Memorial Day

Linn County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The following services will continue to operate:

• Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services
• Mental Health Access Center
• The Sheriff’s Office will be clos...

Criminal Charges Filed in Connection with Back-to-Back Homicides in January 2022

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, has filed criminal charges against Kazius Childress, 20, for killing Cordal Lewis on January 27, 2022, in the 300 block of 31^st Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, I...

Top 5 Things to Know About Voting in the Primary

The June 7, 2022 Primary election is rapidly approaching and Linn County Elections wants you to have the information you need in order to cast your vote. Here are the top 5 things to know about voting in the June 7 Primary:

1.    Redistri...

May is Building Safety Month

As we prepare ourselves for the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, building safety is even more important. 

Disaster mitigation through the adoption and enforcement of building codes is one of the best ways for communities to p...

First Public Meeting Scheduled for Review of Duane Arnold Solar LLC Utility-Scale Solar Application

Linn County announces that a date is now scheduled for the Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting for review of the Duane Arnold Solar I and II utility-scale solar application projects. The TRC meeting is the first public meeting in a series of public m...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

700 Trees Planted in Wanatee Park on Arbor Day

With help from the Conservation Corps Iowa, Linn County Conservation planted more than 700 native trees in Wanatee Park on Arbor Day, April 29, 2022. The new trees are part of years-long reforestation efforts following the 2020 derecho that caused signifi...

Supervisor Rogers Delivers State of the County Address

Linn County Supervisor Chair Ben Rogers presented Linn County’s State of the County address on Friday, April 29, 2022, to a crowd of 200 people during National County Government Month at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

Rogers discussed Linn County&...

April 30 is National Prescription Take-Back Day

Unneeded prescription medication—those that are old, unwanted, or no longer needed—are a public safety issue and can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision. A majority of people who misuse a prescr...

Linn County Secondary Road Department Herbicide Applications to Begin May 9

Starting May 9, the Linn County Secondary Road Department will begin conducting roadside spot herbicide application for noxious weeds, brush, and bare-ground treatment. The project is expected to run through mid-September.

Noxious weed application will tak...

Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms for June Primary Election

The Linn County Auditor’s Office is now accepting absentee ballot request forms for the June primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Obtaining an Absentee Ballot Request Form

There are three ways to obt...

Join Us for the State of the County Address April 29

Linn County Supervisor Chair Ben Rogers will present Linn County’s accomplishments and future priorities at Linn County’s State of the County address during National County Government Month on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hotel ...

April is National County Government Month

Linn County is among hundreds of communities throughout the United States observing National County Government Month in April. This initiative is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to showcase how counties help create and sustain hea...

5 Sustainability Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

Linn County is committed to environmental sustainability and resource protection and working towards a more environmentally just future. Everyone can invest in our planet and make a difference.

Here are 5 easy things you can do at work or at home:

Eat local...

Linn County Unveils Redesigned Website

Linn County is pleased to announce that today it has officially launched its redesigned website. The new LinnCountyIowa.gov is easier to use and features a variety of enhancements to improve the customer experience and make doing business online with the ...

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with Taboo Night Club Shooting

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, filed criminal charges against Dimione Jamal Walker, age 29 of Coralville, Iowa, for his role and as a result of his alleged actions in the mass shooting that occur...

Board of Supervisors Awards First Round of ARPA Funding

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today awarded the first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars it received from the federal government. ARPA funding is meant to speed up the United States' recovery from the economi...

Linn County Attorney’s Office Files Criminal Charges in Connection with Taboo Night Club Shooting

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, has filed criminal charges against Timothy Ladell Rush, 32, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for his role and as a result of his alleged actions in a deadly mass shooting on ...

Deadline Set for Open Burning of Derecho Vegetative Debris in Urban Service Area

Residents who live in unincorporated Linn County within the half-mile buffer zone around the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha (zoned as Urban Services Residential - USR) have until June 30, 2022 to openly burn any vegetative debris remaining from ...

Mental Health Access Center Expands Hours to Include Weekends

Linn County is pleased to announce the Mental Health Access Center will expand its walk-in hours to include weekends effective Saturday, April 9, 2022. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can ...

Linn County Campgrounds to Open April 15

The Linn County Conservation Department invites you to connect with nature by spending some quality time outdoors camping this year. The popular modern campgrounds at Buffalo Creek Park, Morgan Creek Park, Pinicon Ridge Park, and Wanatee Park will open fo...

Dust Control Signup Now Open

Dust control sign up is now open for residents in unincorporated Linn County. 

Residents can sign up for dust control in the following ways:

• Find a form on Linn County’s website 
• Contact the office to e-mail you a form
• Contact the ...

Join Us for the State of the County Address April 29

Linn County Supervisor Chair Ben Rogers will present Linn County’s accomplishments and future priorities at Linn County’s State of the County address during National County Government Month on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hotel ...

Anne Carter Joins Linn County Public Health as Health Equity Program Manager

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is pleased to announce that Anne H. Carter has joined the agency on April 4, 2022 as its inaugural Health Equity Program Manager. 

“We’re very excited to have Anne join Linn County Public Health and look forward to...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Linn County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) is spreading the word about the importance of healthy family relationships to prevent child abuse and its negative long-term effects.

Child...

Linn County Public Health Ends Reporting COVID-19 Metrics and Case Data

Effective April 1, 2022, Linn County Public Health (LCPH) will end reporting COVID-19 metrics and case data at the county level on its website. At the time of this announcement (March 29, 2022), case data is still available on the Iowa Department of Publi...

Severe Weather Awareness

Are you ready for severe weather? Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa is March 21 to 25 and is an opportunity to highlight the importance of being aware of — and prepared for — severe weather. It is an ideal time to review your household’s emergency pla...

Linn County Public Health COVID-19 After-Action Report

Linn County Public Health (LCPH), in partnership with Coll Consulting, has produced a COVID-19 After Action Report to summarize local pandemic response and to document key takeaways. The report covers a 16-month period between when the first COVID-19 case...

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Approved

At its March 23 meeting, the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a $154.8 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2023 following two public hearings. The newly approved budget lowers the countywide levy (property tax) rate to $5.85 per $1,000 of tax...

Six sites at Wickiup Hill added to National Register

The Wickiup Hill Natural Area, managed by Linn County Conservation, contains six sites that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The area is part of a 751-acre site northwest of Cedar Rapids within the Cedar River Greenbelt. The Li...

Linn County Sheriff’s Office Implements Medical Priority Dispatch System

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS) to better serve the residents of Linn County.

With this new system, Communications Operators will follow nationally recognized standa...

NextEra Energy Resources LLC Submits Applications for Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Linn County

NextEra Energy Resources LLC has submitted applications to Linn County Planning & Development for two utility-scale solar projects in Linn County – Duane Arnold Solar I and Duane Arnold Solar II. The applications are posted ...

Linn County Secondary Road Department Releases 2022 Maintenance Plan and Five-Year Construction Plan

The Linn County Secondary Road Department has released its maintenance plan for 2022 and the five-year construction plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. The plans outline the department’s focus on repairing and rebuilding bridges, maintaining the co...

Linn County Supervisors and Temporary Redistricting Commission Approve New Redistricting Map

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a new Linn County supervisor districts map (called Supervisor District Map Plan 1) as part of the required redistricting process. Redistricting is the process of redrawing boundaries for poli...

Linn County Releases Updated Strategic Plan Created with Community Focus Group

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today approved Linn County’s updated strategic plan for fiscal years 2022-2027. The new strategic plan builds on Linn County’s commitment to a Customer-Centered Culture. The updated plan focuses on five outcomes that r...

Linn County Attorney’s Office Completes Investigation into Officer-Involved Shooting on Dec 17, 2021

The Linn County Attorney’s Office has completed an investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Center St. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Dec. 17, 2021. The incident involved Reserve Officer Scott Fruehling of the Cedar R...

Linn County Board of Supervisors Approve Changes to Building Codes

The Linn County Board of Supervisors have approved revisions to our code of ordinances as it relates to construction codes in Linn County. The Linn County Building Division has worked with surrounding jurisdictions in an effort to gain consistency in East...

Board of Supervisors Opposes Use of Eminent Domain for Proposed CO2 Pipeline

The Linn County Board of Supervisors signed a letter (PDF) to the Iowa Utilities Board in opposition to the use of eminent domain by both the Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC and Navigator Heartland Greenway CO2 pipeline projects. 

The Iowa Utilities ...

Linn County Public Health Awarded National Accreditation through Public Health Accreditation Board

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) recently determined to continue accreditation of Linn County Public Health. Linn County Public Health was originally accredited in 2015, and had submitted materials earlier this year to continue accreditation f...

Linn County Welcomes New Facilities Director, Honors Long-Time Outgoing Director

On Dec. 31, 2021, Garth Fagerbakke will retire from his role as Facilities Manager, a position he has held for 22 years since first joining Linn County in 1999. 

Following the historic Flood of 2008, Fagerbakke was named Construction Services Mana...

Linn County Earns Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded Linn County the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Award for...

Linn County Awards $1 Million to PATCH Program

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today approved $1 million to the Housing Fund for Linn County for the PATCH Program (Providing Assistance to Community Homeowners). The funding comes from Linn County’s portion of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (...

Linn County Website URL and Email Addresses Change

Linn County has changed the URL for the County’s website to LinnCountyIowa.gov effective October 11, 2021. In addition, Linn County governmental email addresses have also changed to [email protected] The change is happening because th...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

Mental Health Access Center Expands Hours to Include Weekends

Linn County is pleased to announce the Mental Health Access Center will expand its walk-in hours to include weekends effective Saturday, April 9, 2022. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can ...

May is Building Safety Month

As we prepare ourselves for the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, building safety is even more important. 

Disaster mitigation through the adoption and enforcement of building codes is one of the best ways for communities to p...

NextEra Energy Resources LLC Submits Applications for Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Linn County

NextEra Energy Resources LLC has submitted applications to Linn County Planning & Development for two utility-scale solar projects in Linn County – Duane Arnold Solar I and Duane Arnold Solar II. The applications are posted ...

Linn County Board of Supervisors Approve Changes to Building Codes

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved revisions to the code of ordinances as it relates to construction codes in Linn County. The Linn County Building Division has worked with surrounding jurisdictions in an effort to gain consistency in Easte...

Deadline Set for Open Burning of Derecho Vegetative Debris in Urban Service Area

Residents who live in unincorporated Linn County within the half-mile buffer zone around the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha (zoned as Urban Services Residential - USR) have until June 30, 2022 to openly burn any vegetative debris remaining from ...

Linn County Public Health Ends Reporting COVID-19 Metrics and Case Data

Effective April 1, 2022, Linn County Public Health (LCPH) will end reporting COVID-19 metrics and case data at the county level on its website. At the time of this announcement (March 29, 2022), case data is still available on the Iowa Department of Publi...

Linn County Public Health COVID-19 After-Action Report

Linn County Public Health (LCPH), in partnership with Coll Consulting, has produced a COVID-19 After Action Report to summarize local pandemic response and to document key takeaways. The report covers a 16-month period between when the first COVID-19 case...

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Announces $40,000 Community Change Grant to LCPH

JOHNSTON, IA – Linn County Public Health (LCPH) received a $40,000 Community Change Grant from Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. The grant is intended to further the work of My Care Community (MCC), an integrated community care coordination syste...

Linn County Public Health Awarded National Accreditation through Public Health Accreditation Board

Linn County, IA – The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) recently determined to continue accreditation of Linn County Public Health. Linn County Public Health was originally accredited in 2015, and had submitted materials earlier ...

Tama County Public Health Schedules First Sexual Health Screening Clinic

Tama County, IA – Tama County Public Health, in partnership with Linn County Public Health, will begin providing free and confidential screening for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The first clinic will be held on Monday, N...

Linn County Public Health Releases Annual Report

Linn County, IA – Linn County Board of Health Chair Leslie Wright, along with fellow board members, released the Linn County Public Health (LCPH) Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report today. 

“Another fiscal year has ended, but the thr...

Director Dwivedi Elected Vice-President of NACCHO Board

Washington, DC – The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), representing the country’s nearly 3,000 local health departments, has elected Pramod Dwivedi, DrPH, MS, MSW, MA, Health Director of the Linn County...

Linn County Public Health Receives Federal Funding for Youth Violence Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention has announced Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is one of only eight recipients nationwide to receive Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL) fu...

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Update

LINN COUNTY, IA – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Linn County driven by the highly transmissible Delta (B.1.617.2) variant. The increase in cases in a short period of time is once again straining local contact tracing resources, and le...

Linn County Public Health Honored at Tribute to Heroes Virtual Event

LINN COUNTY, IA – Linn County Public Health was honored by the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, accepting the Freedom Festival Heroes recognition on behalf of Frontline Workers and Medical Professionals and Staff at the Tribute to Heroes dinner on Monday, M...

Linn Manor Care Center Recovers from COVID-19 Outbreak

LINN COUNTY, IA – As of June 26, 2020, Linn Manor Care Center, a long-term care facility in Linn County, has recovered from the COVID-19 outbreak, which began affecting the facility in early-April. Recovery is defined as no new cases for two con...

Linn County Begins Phase Two of Reopening during Community Spread of COVID-19

LINN COUNTY, IA – On May 14, 2020, Linn County Public Health released phased reopening guidance, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other national organizations. The three-phased approach enables businesses to reopen in ...

Cottage Grove Place Recovers from COVID-19 Outbreak

LINN COUNTY, IA – As of June 8, 2020, Cottage Grove Place, a long term care facility in Linn County, has recovered from the COVID-19 outbreak which began impacting the facility in mid-April. Recovery is defined as no new cases for two consecutiv...

Some Linn County Schools Go Idle Free

LINN COUNTY, IA - As school starts, parents and visitors to the Mt. Vernon Community School District (MVCSD) may notice something a little different this fall. Based on the assessment recommendations from Linn County Public Health (LCPH), Mt. Vernon’s ...Read on...

REAL ID Deadline Extended to May 3, 2023

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline to get a REAL ID (gold star) on your driver’s license to May 3, 2023. If you fly commercially you will either need a REAL ID license or ID or another acceptable identity d...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...

Five Sustainability Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

Linn County is committed to environmental sustainability and resource protection and working towards a more environmentally just future. Everyone can invest in our planet and make a difference.

Here are 5 easy things you can do at work or at home:

Eat local...

Results of Women’s History Month Sustainable Period Products Drive

During Women’s History Month this past March, Green Iowa AmeriCorps members, Dina Haveric (Cedar Rapids Trees Forever), Will Buechner (Matthew 25) and Emma Castiblanco (Linn County Sustainability) held a feminine hygiene period products drive th...

New Odometer Statement Requirements for Title Transfers on Older Vehicles

As a protection for consumers, federal and state laws require an odometer disclosure statement when the title of a vehicle 10 model years old or newer is transferred. The odometer disclosure statement is typically completed on the backside of the title. T...

Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the Linn County Treasurer’s Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transferring titles to motor vehicles between private parties. A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required for vehicles purcha...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Now's the time to check into resources for yourself or for anyone you know who may be struggling. The long battle wi...