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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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The Friday Week in Review for May 20, 2022 is now available.

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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 ...