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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...

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...