July 2021

Public Invited to Help Create Public Art with Mosaic Tiles

As part of Linn County’s commitment to public art, the Linn County Public Art Commission is hosting an opportunity for the public to participate in the creation of a mosaic that, when complete, will be installed inside the Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building.

WHEN: July 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHERE: The Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building
1020 6^th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA

WHAT: Participants will create mosaic leaf tiles that will become part of the mosaic art piece displayed inside the Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building.

DETAILS: This event will be held outdoors under the overhang at the Harris Building. The artists will provide all materials needed to create the leaf mosaics and they will be onsite to guide people and offer help. This is a family friendly event, and children are welcome to participate with adult supervision. Participants are asked to practice COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing and mask wearing as appropriate.

Coggon Solar LLC Submits Application for Utility-Scale Solar Project in Linn County

Coggon Solar LLC has submitted its application to Linn County Planning & Development for a utility-scale solar project in Linn County. The application is posted on Linn County’s website.

Information about the next steps in the review process can also be found at LinnCounty.org/SolarFarm.

Local Option Sales Tax Resolutions Put Extension Vote on November Ballot

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved resolutions that will allow Linn County voters in unincorporated Linn County as well as the cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Fairfax, Marion, Robins, and the portion of Walford located in Linn County to vote Nov. 2, 2021, on whether to extend the current one percent local option sales and services tax when it expires in 2024. If passed, the extension will begin July 1, 2024 and will end June 30, 2034.

Learn more about the ballot measure and use of revenue from the local option sales tax.

Resolution Puts Gambling Reauthorization Vote on November 2021 Ballot

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution that will allow Linn County voters to decide on Nov. 2, 2021, whether to reauthorize gambling games in Linn County. Per state statute, this measure must be voted on and approved twice, with an eight-year separation between the two votes, to allow gambling in Linn County permanently. Linn County voters first approved a gambling referendum in 2013.

Register for the Next Solar Power Hour

Interested in learning more about solar for your property? There's still time to attend a Grow Solar Power Hour to learn about the group buy program for Linn and Johnson counties.

Learn more about the program and register for a solar power hour at GrowSolar.org.

Mental Health Access Center Expands Walk-in Hours

The Linn County Mental Health Access Center has expanded its walk-in hours. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can walk into the Access Center without an appointment and receive help Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Learn more about the Mental Health Access Center.

Together! Healthy Linn Seeks Community Input for Community Health Assessment

Every 3-5 years, the Together! Healthy Linn collaborative led by Linn County Public Health assesses the health needs and assets of our community through a Community Health Assessment (CHA). A community survey is one tool that is used as part of the assessment process. All people who live in, are employed in, go to school in, or visit Linn County are invited to complete the survey, which is available here: Community Health Survey (arcgis.com).
Completion of the survey will help gain insight on issues impacting the Linn County community’s health and wellbeing.

Learn more about Together! Healthy Linn.

We Want Your Feedback!

Linn County is in the early stages of a website redesign and invites the public to be part of the process through a short online survey. As part of the update process, it’s important to hear from Linn County residents. Understanding how residents and businesses currently use the website, any challenges they face, and knowing what is working well will help guide decisions for the redesign.

A link to the survey is available here and will remain open until July 31, 2021.

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