February 19-26, 2021

The Week in Review is a weekly digital newsletter from Linn County, Iowa.

COVID-19 Update

For the first time since March 2020, there are no long-term care facilities or group homes in Linn County experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19. Linn County Public Health and local providers continue to work vaccinating eligible populations in Phase 1B, Tier 1 Group 2 and Group 3, as well as the populations previously eligible in Phase 1A and Phase 1B, Group 1. These individuals will be notified of how to make an appointment through their employer. Due to limited supply of vaccine, it will take several weeks to vaccinate these groups.
 
Additionally, Linn County Public Health asks you to keep in mind the following recommendations and requirements for traveling as you consider your spring break plans: 

• CDC recommends that you do not travel at this time. Delay travel and stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. If you do travel, follow all CDC recommendations before, during, and after travel.
• All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States.
• Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Linn County Public Health provides answers to COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions. Answers are updated frequently. Read the FAQs.

County Home Road Traffic Signal Installation

This week, crews installed traffic signal improvements at the intersection of County Home Road and N Center Point Road. Improvements include traffic signals with dedicated turn arrows for the left turn lanes on both roads. The current, faded street signs were also replaced during this project.

Special Election Voting Centers for Alburnett Community School District and Marion Independent School District

The Marion Independent School District and Alburnett Community School District are each holding special elections on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The Linn County Auditor’s Office has expanded the number of vote centers available to voters for these elections on Election Day. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of Feb. 19-26, 2021. The Board of Supervisors:

• Received an update from Nick Glew for the Marion Economic Development Corporation (Feb. 22)
• Discussed a change order for the Mental Health Access Center (Feb. 22)
• Discussed and decided on recommendations from the Board Support Team regarding the reopening or the continued closure of certain Linn County-owned buildings in response to COVID-19 (Feb. 22)
• Received presentations of 5 Year Construction Plan and 2021 Maintenance Plan for the Secondary Road Department (Feb. 24)
• Approved a 28E agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids for a culvert and grading project on E Avenue NW from Benton County line to Hwy 100
• Awarded bids for herbicide products for the spray program for the Secondary Road Department
• Received a COVID-19 update from Linn County Public Health
• Met with and received updates from the following department leaders: Linn County Community Services, Conservation, Public Health, Soil Conservation, Veterans Affairs, IT, and Sustainability.

NOTE: Board of Supervisors Meeting Recaps briefly summarize and highlight topics from the Board’s meeting agendas. This recap is provided by County staff as a public service and is not an official record of Board action. The official record of approved minutes from Board of Supervisors meetings are approved at future meetings and are available for viewing after approval.
 
Board agendas, minutes, and meeting videos are available on the Agendas and Minutes webpage.
 
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