April is National County Government Month

Linn County is among hundreds of communities throughout the United States observing National County Government Month in April. This initiative is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to showcase how counties help create and sustain healthy, safe, and vibrant communities.

This year's theme "Counties THRIVE" demonstrates how counties help to improve people’s lives every day. Linn County has been on the frontline protecting our community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by keeping residents informed during this critical time. 

Learn about some of Linn County's programs and initiatives that help residents thrive. 

Board of Supervisors Awards First Round of ARPA Funding

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded the first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars it received from the federal government. ARPA funding is meant to speed up the United States' recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Linn County is receiving a total of $44 million in ARPA funding in two installments. Round 1 funding includes $11 million for lost revenue and administrative costs incurred by Linn County and $11 million that Linn County is making available for other local governments and nonprofits through a competitive application process. That $11 million will be split with $5.5 million going toward affordable housing, social services, public health, capital investments, and negative economic impacts from COVID-19 (Category A) and $5.5 million going toward water and sewer infrastructure projects in Linn County (Category D).

View the full list of recipients.

Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms for June Primary Election

The Linn County Auditor’s Office is now accepting absentee ballot request forms for the June primary election until 5 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022.
 
There are three ways to obtain an absentee ballot request form:

• Download and print a form from Linn County’s website
• A blank form will be published in the weekly PennySaver starting April 27 and each of the following three weeks
• Call or email the Election Services Office at 319-892-5300 option 1 or [email protected]

Completed absentee ballot request forms may be mailed to Election Services, 935 2^nd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, deposited in the white drop box at the same address, or dropped off at the Elections Office on the second floor inside the Linn County Public Service Center.
 
The Auditor’s Office will begin mailing absentee ballots on Wednesday, May 18.  

Learn about in-person absentee voting. 

Anne Carter Joins Linn County Public Health as Health Equity Program Manager

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is pleased to announce that Anne H. Carter has joined the agency as its inaugural Health Equity Program Manager.

In this newly created role, Carter will be responsible for addressing structural barriers to health. That includes leading the development of LCPH strategies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency, through internal and external programs and initiatives.

Learn more about the Health Equity Program Manager.

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