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Linn County Facilities Reopening to the Public June 7
Linn County will reopen County facilities to the public on Monday, June 7, 2021 after being closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Face masks are encouraged while in County buildings. Social distancing and other safety protocols will be in place.
Linn County will continue to offer remote services via phone, email, and online, including building permit applications, title transfers, and online vehicle registration renewals. Drop boxes will remain in place for anyone who needs to drop off payments, vehicle registration renewals, or other paperwork that would normally be dropped off in person. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these alternative service options.
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Linn County Lifts Face Covering Regulation
On May 24, the Linn County Board of Supervisors rescinded Linn County’s face covering regulation and lifted the requirement for masks inside County buildings. The decisions take effect immediately.
Local businesses and private property owners may still require customers/visitors to wear masks. Masks continue to be required on public transportation, including Linn County LIFTS, per federal order.
The CDC recommends unvaccinated individuals continue to practice prevention measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
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Linn County Hosting Second Informational Meeting on Permitting Process for Utility-Scale Solar Projects
On June 2, Linn County will hold its second public meeting for residents to learn about the permitting process for utility-scale solar projects in Linn County. The meeting is specific to Linn County’s role in the permitting process and is not specific to any proposed solar project in Linn County.
At the meeting, staff from Linn County Planning & Development will give a presentation on the solar permitting process. There will then be an opportunity for public comment, including asking questions about utility-scale solar permits. Questions may be submitted in advance to: [email protected]. |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Linn County wants to ensure everyone knows it is okay to not be okay. Mental health is vital to an individual’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable.
Learn more about mental health resources.
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United Way, Cedar Rapids, Linn County Launch Community Impact Assessment
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI), Linn County, and the City of Cedar Rapids are collaborating to assess community needs and better support Eastern Iowans.
The Community Impact Assessment aims to raise common needs and concerns that individuals in Eastern Iowa believe are important. This survey, which gathers data from five counties, will show where gaps in our community exist, which can create partnerships between area organizations to help close these gaps
Take the assessment. The assessment survey closes June 7.
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Waiver for Building Department Permit Fees Extended for Derecho-Damaged Structures
The Linn County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution extending the waiver of building department permit fees through August 10, 2021. This waiver is for the unincorporated areas in Linn County and the cities of Alburnett, Bertram, Center Point, Lisbon, and Mount Vernon for the repair and reconstruction of structures damaged during the August 10, 2020 storm. The fees waived include flood plain development permits, building permits (including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits) and zoning verifications.
All required permits are still necessary in the repair or reconstruction of buildings and other structures damaged by the August 10, 2020 storm. Linn County is simply waiving the fee for the required permits to assist residents impacted by the derecho.
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Linn County Overflow Shelter Closing May 31
The Linn County Overflow Shelter located at the Fillmore Center (520 11th Street NW) will close on May 31, 2021. The overflow shelter, which typically runs from approximately November to March annually to address winter housing needs, has remained open since March 2020 to provide a 24-hour safety net to address residents' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Derecho Debris Removal from Waterways Underway in Linn County
Linn County has approved a contract with Ceres Environmental, Inc. to remove derecho storm debris from waterways in Linn County. The primary goal of the project is to protect infrastructure and waterways by removing debris from natural waterways that could either damage a downstream bridge or block a structure resulting in flooding.
The locations identified for debris removal are in Indian Creek and Wanatee Creek in locations near the following roads: Andre Road, Bertram Road, Lucore Road, Rosedale Road, Wanatee Creek Road, and Tissel Hollow Road. Linn County will work with property owners to obtain the necessary encroachment agreement when the debris removal requires the contractor to enter onto private property.
This project will clear an estimated 1,300 cubic yards of debris from the waterways.
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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 secondary road prior to July 15.
This law is designed to protect roadside habitats for nesting game birds, song birds, and other ground-nesting birds in the spring and early summer until they are ready to fledge. The law also protects habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects, including crop-pest predators.
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