June 2020

Social Distancing Is Still Important

Linn County Public Health reminds residents it is still important to follow social distancing guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

All people should:

Maintain social distancing by keeping a distance of at least 6-feet between yourself and anyone you encounter. Have a face covering on hand for when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Spend time alone, or in small groups. This is not the time mass gatherings.
Avoid touching surfaces at public locations. Carry hand sanitizer with you so you can clean your hands, and be sure to wash your hands as soon as you return home.

Visit LinnCounty.org/COVID-19 for the additional information.

REMINDER: Fireworks Use Restrictions in Unincorporated Linn County

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Linn County reminds the public that the Linn County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in May 2019 that limits when consumer fireworks are allowed in unincorporated Linn County.

Under the resolution, which is effective only in unincorporated Linn County, consumer fireworks are allowed in unincorporated Linn County only during the following timeframes:

July 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
December 31 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day (January 1)

Consumer fireworks may only be used on property owned by the person or persons using the fireworks or with property owner permission. Please see the resolution for a definition of consumer fireworks.

Each Linn County city has its own rules governing the use of consumer fireworks within its city limits.

Read the resolution.

Linn County Seeks To Fill Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment Openings

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill three voluntary appointments on the Planning & Zoning Commission and two voluntary appointments on the Board of Adjustment. These openings are due to a recently enacted change in state law that requires all members reside in the unincorporated area of the county.

Applicants for these openings must be eligible electors and reside outside of city limits in rural, unincorporated Linn County. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to help meet the gender balance required by state law. Applications may be submitted online through the Linn County website at www.linncounty.org or an application can be mailed to an applicant upon request. For more information, contact the Linn County Planning & Development Department at 319-892-5130.

Linn County Extends Closure of Most County Facilities Through July 20

To continue to protect the health and safety of Linn County employees and the public, Linn County has extended the closure of most County facilities to the general public through July 20, 2020.

County staff is still working on-site and remotely to help ensure minimal disruption to public services during this time. Services remain available via phone, email, and online.

Details are available on the Linn County website.

Linn County Supports Local Preservation Efforts by Awarding Grants to Eight Local Non-Profits

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $28,800 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program to eight non-profit organizations in Linn County. The recipients were selected through an annual competitive process.

The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission reviews the grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

See the full list of recipients and their projects on the Linn County website.

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