Linn County News

Take Health Precautions During Hot Weather

With the anticipation of high heat and humidity over the next few days, Linn County Public Health would like to remind our residents to drink plenty of fluids and keep cool to protect their health. Read on...
Linn County to Host Expungement and Employment Barriers Resource Clinic

The purpose of the clinic is to help people involved with the criminal justice system overcome barriers to housing, employment and education. Read on...
Linn County Seeks Historic Preservation Commission Members

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill two voluntary appointments on its Historic Preservation Commission. Read on...
29th Anniversary Celebration of the ADA Planned July 27

This community celebration will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The event will feature a pre-game picnic, entertainment at 3:30 p.m. and a Kernels baseball game. Read on...
Grow Solar Linn County Returns in 2019

Solar group buy program helps homeowners reduce the cost of renewable energy Read on...
Linn County Public Health Expands Iowa’s First Wood-Burning Appliance Change-Out Program

Linn County Public Health is expanding the Wood-Burning Change-Out Program – a voluntary program to improve air quality by providing vouchers to eligible homeowners to remove and replace old, non-certified wood appliances. Read on...
Board of Supervisors Adopts New Fireworks Resolution

The resolution is effective only in unincorporated Linn County. Read on...
Linn County Welcomes Summer Interns

Linn County welcomes 17 interns this summer. Three of them work in the Board of Supervisors office; 14 gain experience in other departments. Read on...
Secondary Road Department to use Native Grass and Wildflower Seeds to Improve Roadway Function

Linn County has received native grass and flowering broadleaf species seed for roadway plantings that will help improve roadway safety and habitats. Read on...
Linn County Supports Local Preservation Efforts by Awarding Grants to 10 Local Non-Profits

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $28,800 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program to 10 non-profit organizations in Linn County. Read on...
Linn County Sheriff's Office Receives Credible Leadership Organization Certification

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is one of only two law enforcement agencies in the nation to receive this recognition. Read on...
Supervisor Walker Delivers State of the County Address

Linn County is helping people, solving problems and leading change. Read on...
Jindrich Named Linn County Finance Director

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has named Dawn Jindrich to be the next Linn County Finance Director. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
Linn County Unveils Redesigned Website

More features offered with enhanced site 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...
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...