Linn County to Hold Two Public Hearings on ATV Use on County Roads

The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings on the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles on county roads in unincorporated Linn County. The first will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Falcon Civic Center, 137 N. 4th Street in Central City and the second will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Linn County Public Service Center, 935 2nd St. SW in Cedar Rapids. 

This is an opportunity for the public to share their input on the use of ATVs and off-road vehicles on secondary roads in unincorporated Linn County. Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting but would like to provide input may contact the Linn County Board of Supervisors by email at [email protected] or by phone at 319-892-5000.

Linn County Accepting Proposals for Farm Operation and Management as Part of Dows Farm Agri-Community

Linn County is seeking proposals from experienced farmers and/or organizations to develop, manage, and conduct agricultural operations as part of the Dows Farm Agri-Community. 

Agricultural operations would include growing food for the Dows Farm residents and greater community while providing educational activities to the larger area. Educational activities could include field trips, classroom presentations, demonstrations, workshops, markets, cooking classes, volunteer days, and other community engagement opportunities.

The selected applicant will enter into an agreement with Linn County for the operation and management of the farm in accordance with mutually agreed farm management guidelines.

The deadline to submit proposals is 5 p.m., March 18, 2020.

More information and a link to the full request for proposals is available on the Linn County website.

Be A Census Taker - Earn $21.50/Hour

The 2020 Census is your chance to play a part in history! The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temporary census positions that offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra money while helping your community. Most 2020 Census positions will last several weeks and feature:

• Competitive wages
• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible hours
• Paid training

To learn more, visit 2020Census.gov/jobs.

Watch Your Mail for the 2020 Census

The 2020 census is coming up and we want all residents to participate in this important civic event. The census, conducted once every 10 years, is the constitutionally-required count of every person living in the United States. It asks questions about all the people who live and sleep in a household as of April 1, 2020 - including babies and anyone staying in the household who has no other permanent place to stay.

Your Participation Matters
The Census determines how many representatives Iowa gets in Congress and which states get billions of dollars in federal funding for roads, health care, low-income programs and other projects. It's important for every person to be counted!

How to Respond - Watch the Mail
Every household in America will receive a letter in the mail with information on how to respond. You can respond to the census by phone, mail, or online.

It's Safe
Your responses are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way.

Learn More
For more information and downloadable resources: https://2020census.gov.