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Linn County Releases FY22 Annual Report

Linn County has released its fiscal year 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The report is part of Linn County’s ongoing commitment to keep residents informed about how taxpayer dollars are used to fund programs and services in an easy-...

Linn County Conservation Releases 2022 Annual Report

At the Linn County Conservation Board regular monthly meeting this week, the Conservation Board approved for release the 2022 Annual Report. In addition to financial information from fiscal year 2022, the calendar year highlights within the report include...

January Marks National Radon Action Month

January is a month that begins a new year, but it is also a month that starts National Radon Action Month. National Radon Action Month is dedicated to spreading awareness of what radon is, how it can impact indoor air quality, and the effects it can have ...

Linn County Seeks Voluntary Board and Commission Members

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill a number of voluntary appointments on County boards and commissions. 

Water & Land Legacy Bond Public Review Board – terms vary 

There are five ...

Introducing the 2023 Linn County Board of Supervisors and Elected Officials

Newly elected District 1 Linn County Supervisor Kirsten Running-Marquardt and incumbent District 2 Supervisor Ben Rogers were sworn in to office Dec. 29, 2022, filling the two open seats for the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Rogers and Running-Marquar...

Linn County Board of Supervisors Announce New Meeting Times

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has changed its meeting times for its informal and formal weekly meetings. The meeting days remain unchanged. The Board's informal work sessions will be held on Mondays at 10 a.m. The formal sessions will be h...

Linn County's 2023 Legislative Priorities

When the 2023 state legislative session begins in January, Linn County’s 2023 legislative priorities will focus on these top five issues:

Local Option Sales Tax and the Water and Land Legacy Fund

The current proposals to activate the 3/8th of one cent sales...

Statement from Linn County Attorney on the Investigation into the Death of Devonna Walker

The Linn County Attorney’s Office received the final investigative file into the death of Devonna Walker from the Cedar Rapids Police Department the afternoon of Jan. 12, 2023. There is a lot of information to consider and evaluate and ...

Joint Statement from Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks and Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman

On Jan. 2, 2023, the Cedar Rapids Police Department notified the Linn County Attorney’s Office of an incident that occurred at 2135 North Towne Ct. NE in Cedar Rapids that resulted in the death of Devonna Walker. Cedar Rapids Police interviewed ...

Linn County Assessor’s Office Announces New Office Hours

The Linn County Assessor’s Office announces new office hours beginning Dec. 27, 2022. The Assessor’s Office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. These new hours will continue in 2023.

The Linn County Assessor’s Office assesses real propert...

Linn County Ready for Winter Weather

The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the 2022-23 winter season. Part of preparation is sharing information with residents about the Secondary Road Department’s hours of operation, snow routes, and snow and ice ordinance and ...

Planning Underway for Linn County’s FY24 Budget

Planning is underway for Linn County’s fiscal year 2024 budget. The budget will be developed over the next two and a half months during a series of more than 20 public meetings between the Linn County Board of Supervisors, other Linn County elec...