Linn County, IA - Official Website

Pinicon Ridge Park featured on State of Iowa's "99 Counties, 99 Parks" list

Linn County park part of initiative inviting residents and visitors to explore Iowa’s outdoors. Read on...
New Collaboration in Linn County Aims to Improve Health Outcomes

Linn County Public Health, in partnership with 19 area agencies, announced a new collaboration aimed at providing better care and improvements in health outcomes. Read on...
Join Us May 8 for Supervisor Stacey Walker’s State of the County Address

See how government is helping people and solving problems. Read on...
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office will be collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. Read on...
Linn County Celebrates National County Government Month

National County Government Month is an annual recognition of county government and the many services counties provide. Read on...
Voting Rights Restoration Process Letters Mailed to Eligible Linn County Residents

On March 12, 2019, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a simplified process for felons to apply to have their voting rights restored Read on...
Applicants Sought for Linn County Early Childhood Iowa Board

Board members serve as active partners in early childhood system building Read on...
Linn County Seeks Applicants for Serekberhan Fellowship

Linn County is accepting applications for the Serekberhan Fellowship, an intern program with the Linn County Board of Supervisors Office. Read on...
Linn County Certifies Fiscal Year 2020 Budget With No Change in Levy Rate

FY20 budget continues Linn County’s funding priorities of public safety, physical and mental health, roads and transportation, the environment, and capital improvements Read on...
Linn County Featured in Business View Magazine for Best Sustainable Practices by Governments

Linn County's sustainability efforts receive national attention. Read on...
Ely Road to be Closed for Vehicle Testing

Ely Road will be closed for approximately one mile between Wright Brothers Blvd. and 76th Ave. SW for partially automated vehicle testing. The closure will start March 11 and will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 6-8 weeks. Read on...
Linn County Board of Supervisors Awards $80,000 in Witwer Trust Grants

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County Board of Supervisors Witwer Trust Fund to 37 non-profit organizations whose work benefits Linn County residents. Read on...
Linn County Unveils Redesigned Website

More features offered with enhanced site Read on...
Linn County Board of Supervisors Adopt Revised Meeting Schedule

The new schedule is currently in effect. Read on...
Linn County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 23rd Consecutive Year

The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Read on...
Linn County Issues FY18 Annual Report

The report provides easy to understand financial information and demonstrates the vital role of county government by highlighting some of Linn County’s notable accomplishments of the past year. Read on...
Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities (SET) Task Force Begins Next Phase

The City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County and the Cedar Rapids Community School District, along with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, established a fund to address inter-relational factors that lead to youth violence in Cedar Rapids. Read on...
Mental Health, Obesity, and Safety Identified as Top Health Issues in Linn County

The Together! Healthy Linn Steering Committee, which oversees and guides the Linn County Community Health Improvement Plan, has identified Mental Health, Obesity, and Safety as the top three health related issues to focus on from 2019 through 2021. Read on...
Linn County Public Health Releases Annual Report

At a joint meeting on Friday, October 12, Linn County Board of Health Chair Mark Taylor and Linn County Board of Supervisor Chair John Harris jointly released the Linn County Public Health (LCPH) FY18 Annual Report. Read on...
Linn County Launches New Brand and Logo System

Linn County recently developed a new brand in an effort to create greater consistency among County departments and committees and to better serve its customers. Read on...
Linn County Treasurer’s Office Now Shows Wait Times Online

Customers can now find the current average wait time in the Treasurer’s Office by visiting Linn County’s website. Read on...
Linn County Breaks Ground for Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building

Upon completion, the Harris Building will house Linn County Public Health and Linn County Child & Youth Development Services. Read on...
Linn County Board of Supervisors Adopts Inclusive Hiring Resolution

The Board of Supervisors hopes by removing these barriers that all qualified individuals have an opportunity to compete equally for Linn County employment. Read on...
Linn County Board of Health Approves the Creation of a Steering Committee to Address Opioids

Linn County, IA – The Linn County Board of Health approved the formation of a steering committee to address the public health crisis associated with opioid use disorder locally at their meeting last week. Read on...