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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Some Linn County Offices Closing Early Today, March 31, Due to Predicted Severe Weather

SOME OFFICES CLOSING EARLY March 31

Some Linn County offices are closing early today, March 31, 2023, due to the severe weather predicted for our area this afternoon and evening. Before heading to a Linn County government office this afternoon, please call first to find out if the office is...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Read our Latest Week in Review

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The Week in Review for Friday, March 31, 2023, is now available.

Read the Week in Review to find out the latest County news, important services, recaps from the Board of Supervisors' meetings, and more!

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Linn County Sustainability Department to Host Earth Month Series Throughout April

Linn County Sustainability Department Presents Earth Month Series

To celebrate Earth Month, the Green Iowa AmeriCorps members in the Linn County Sustainability Department are hosting a four-part environmental justice event series. Earth month was originally started in 1970 to bring national attention to the environmenta...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Read the Planning & Development Year in Review

Linn County Planning & Development 2022 Year in Review

In 2022, Linn County Planning & Development led programs that continued Linn County's focus on renewable energy, sustainable food systems, and safe building practices. 

The department led the application process for the first three utility-sca...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

New Property Tax Lookup Tool Now Available

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Linn County has created a new online tool that provides increased transparency of the property tax collection and distribution process. The site includes interactive maps, a dashboard, and charts that show countywide property tax statistics, the tax bill ...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Fairfax Mayor Special Election

Fairfax Mayor Special Election

A special election for the Fairfax Mayor vacancy will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Persons interested in being a candidate can obtain a Candidate Packet from the Linn County Auditor’s Office, Fairfax City Hall, or online at LinnCountyIowa.gov/Vote. Th...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Linn County General Assistance Announces Updates to Current Assistance Programs

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Linn County General Assistance is updating the eligibility requirements and increasing the assistance available for some assistance programs to meet the changing and increasing needs within the community. Rising inflation and the continued increase in ren...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Property Assessment Increases

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Linn County property owners are receiving their 2023 assessments and many have had questions regarding the increase from 2021 assessments. Here is what you need to know:

Iowa code requires residential property to be valued (assessed) at market value in odd...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Read the Linn County Sustainability Department Year in Review

2022 Sustainability Year in Review

In 2022, the Linn County Sustainability Department led important programs that continued Linn County’s focus on environmental sustainability, resource protection, and securing an environmentally just future for Linn County residents.

The department led the...

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Posted on: February 20, 2023

Second Installment of Property Taxes Due March 31

2nd Installment Property Taxes Due March 31

The second installment of property and mobile home taxes in Linn County is due by March 31, 2023. Property taxes must be paid no later than March 31, 2023, to avoid late fees of one and one half percent beginning April 1.

 

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

Linn County Secondary Road Department Announces Updates to Dust Control Program

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The Linn County Secondary Road Department announces changes to its dust control program for the 2023 season. After many years of facilitating and subsidizing dust control placement for rural residents of Linn County, the department has decided to scale ba...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

Most Property Assessment Values to Rise in 2023 as Part of Nationwide Trend

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Property assessments for 2023 will be mailed in the next couple of months in Linn County. Iowa code requires residential property to be valued at market value in odd numbered years. This will be happening throughout the state for 2023. Almost all resident...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Linn County Recognized as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

Linn County Named Best in Class Employer

Linn County was recently recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer that enhances employee and organizational wellbeing through innovative organizational structures, workplace policies, and total rewards, which inclusively engage and motivate its employees.&a...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Linn County Secondary Road Department Releases 2023 Maintenance Plan and Five-Year Construction Plan

Secondary Roads Releases Five-Year Plan

The Linn County Secondary Road Department has released its maintenance plan for 2023 and the five-year construction plan for fiscal years 2024-2028. The plans outline the department’s focus on repairing and rebuilding bridges, maintaining the condition of...

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Posted on: December 9, 2022

Linn County's 2023 Legislative Priorities

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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...

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