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Posted on: December 1, 2023

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Mental Health Access Center Now Open 24/7

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Adults 18 years of age or older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can now receive services from the Linn County Mental Health Access Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year without an appointment. The expanded ...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Linn County Unveils Track-a-Plow Website

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Linn County residents can now see the locations of Linn County snowplows during snow events. This new, online program uses AVL (automated vehicle location) technology to provide current and historical locations of snowplows on Linn County’s seco...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Public Invited to Share Input as Linn County Develops its Budget

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Planning is underway for Linn County’s fiscal year 2025 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 elected offici...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Linn County Now Accepting Witwer Trust Grant Applications

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The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2024 Witwer Trust Grant Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations in Linn County may apply for grant funding for projects that benefit Linn County residents.

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Linn County Board of Supervisors Approves Agritourism Ordinance

Agritourism Ordinance

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding agricultural tourism and agricultural experiences in Linn County. The new ordinance streamlines the approval process for the majority of a...

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Linn County Earns Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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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...

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

Second Emergency Rental Assistance Program Launches to Help Linn County Renters Find Stability

Emergency Rental Assistance

Financial help is now available through the Linn County Emergency Rent Assistance Program for eligible Linn County residents falling behind on rent payments. Linn County received $5.59 million in the reallocation of funds received from the Federal Emergen...

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