 Administrative Services
Administrative Services has been temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Palmer Building at 123 5th St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
The Administrative Services Department serves as a support service for other Linn County departments in the areas of:
Telecommunications
Purchasing
Car Pool
Mail
Courier route
Administrative Services personnel also provides clerical support and receptionist services for the Board of Supervisors. The Director of Administrative Services is also the assistant to the Board of Supervisors attending all Board of Supervisors meetings, and is responsible for:
Assistance on board projects
Chair of the Technology Improvement Committee
Manages telecommunications for county departments
Coordinates county capital projects
Lead public information official for Linn County Emergency Management in case of emergency events or activities at the Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant  BACK TO TOP
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Assessor
The Linn County Assessor's Office has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
The Linn County Assessor's Office assesses real property in Linn County except property in Cedar Rapids. For property information, please visit the Assessor's website at http://linn.iowaassessors.comBACK TO TOP |
Attorney
The Linn County Attorney, Harold L. Denton, is a constitutionally elected official. The County Attorney is charged with the prosecution of criminal violations as defined by the Code of Iowa. The County Attorney's Office is comprised of 16 Assistant Linn County attorneys and 13 support staff personnel and is divided into three divisions: Criminal, Juvenile and Civil.BACK TO TOP |
Auditor & Commissioner of Elections . . . . Joel D. Miller
Call in Numbers for 11/04 Election.
Official General Election Results
Official General Election Precinct by Precinct Results
Welcome to the Auditor’s web site!
We will gladly assist you in finding the information that you need. We are committed to serving you.
Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service, to preserve integrity and fairness in the election process, and to maintain accurate and reliable financial records. We are committed to maintaining and providing current real estate information and assessment maps.
Click on a specific link to view:
Views from the Linn County Auditor blog
Follow the Linn County Auditor on Twitter
The current organizational chart for the Auditor's Office.
Management's Qualifications (166 years of management experience)
A map to the Auditor's Office at Westdale Mall
A biographical profile of Joel D. Miller
The Linn County Auditor's old blog (archived)
If at any time you have questions, please contact us at (319) 892-5300. Overseas? Try Skyping me at LinnCountyAuditor between 7pm-11pm CDT on the weekdays and anytime on the weekends/holidays. BACK TO TOP |
Board of Supervisors
Due to flood damage at the Linn County Administrative Office Building at 930 1st St. SW, the Board of Supervisors has temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Palmer Building at 123 5th St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Linn County Administrative Services, a portion of the County Attorney’s Office, Finance and Budget, Human Resources and Risk Management are also located on the third floor of the Palmer Building.
You can contact the Linn County Board of Supervisors by calling (319) 892-5000 or emailing bd_supervisors@linncounty.org.
The Board of Supervisors is the executive and legislative branch of county government. The three members of the Board of Supervisors are elected at large and serve overlapping 4-year terms.
Board of Supervisors Mission Statement: To be leaders of goodwill, working and governing for the common good of the people in Linn County.
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Child Development Center
Linn County Child Development Center is a full-day early childhood program based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for children from 3 to 5 years of age. The center’s primary mission is to offer high quality child development service to families with low incomes and to children with special needs, so parents can hold employment or participate in college or job training.BACK TO TOP |
Community Services - Core Services
Linn County Community Services - Core Services has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Linn County Community Services – Core Services provides financial management, administrative and planning services for human service programs run by the County. Core Services also organizes and participates in many community human services activities and collaboratives. BACK TO TOP |
County Conservation Board
Looking for LinnCountyParks.com?? You have arrived at our temporary location while the construction work on our ALL NEW website nears completion. There will be many new features to our new web presence - including the ability for you to research, reserve and complete your payment for our reservation facilities (lodges, cabins, shelters, etc.) in just one visit to our website! We apologize for any inconvenience that this temporary situation may cause - but know that you will find it well worth the wait as we roll out the new site in the next couple of months. If you primarily used our old site to send in reservation requests - please click here for more information about our temporary reservation procedures. Essentially, all reservations will need to be made via a telephone call to our Conservation Office at (319) 892-6450.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions - in the meantime - additional information about the Linn County Conservation Department, as well as related links is available below.
The Conservation Board offers 27 areas and 6,925+ acres for you to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Campsites, parks, lodges, natural areas, trails--we have a lot to offer and this is the place to learn more about it!
We are celebrating our GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY (50 Years!) in 2008 - on April 6th, a special insert in the Cedar Rapids Gazette highlighted many exciting happenings and history about our department. In case you missed it, or have lost your copy - CLICK HERE to see it once again! We hope that you can join us for several of the over 120 special events scheduled throughout 2008!! BACK TO TOP |
Emergency Management
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates emergency management programming for all residents and communities in Linn County, Iowa. The EMA addresses all risks that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the community, including natural disasters, man-made or technological incidents, and civil actions.BACK TO TOP |
Engineering & Secondary Road
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Finance And Budget
The Finance and Budget department has been temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Palmer Building at 123 5th St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
The Finance and Budget Department oversees the Linn County budgeting process, audit, and financial reporting. Finance and Budget also provides ongoing management services for the County. The Finance and Budget Department provides these services for the County: Prepare annual operating budget Report and analyze performance measures Prepare Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Facilitate external audit Implement and review internal controls Develop accounting policies and procedures Advise the Board of Supervisors on financial issues Prepare and administer financial aspects of Capital Improvement Plan Analyze and issue debt Coordinate installation of financial software applications BACK TO TOP |
General Assistance
General Assistance has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
MISSION: To provide temporary assistance to low income Linn County residents who are eligible for, or awaiting approval from Federal or State assistance programs according to Linn County Ordinance No. 2006 - 12 - 187.
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Historic Preservation
The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine volunteers who work to identify, preserve, and protect historic structures. Linn County is a Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation in the State of Iowa. The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission administers and monitors the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program.BACK TO TOP |
Home Health
Home Health has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..BACK TO TOP |
Human Resources
Human Resources has been temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Palmer Building at 123 5th St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
HR staff holds office hours at Westdale Mall on Tuesdays and Fridays; Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. to Noon; Friday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the mall's upper level across from Payless Shoes.
The Linn County Human Resources Department works to assure the citizens and employees of Linn County equitable and cost-effective employment practices that comply with the letter and spirit of federal and state laws and generally accepted employment practices. BACK TO TOP |
Information Technology (IT)
The Linn County IT department has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
The Information Technology (IT) department is responsible for the security, accessibility and support of Linn County’s computer systems and networks. We support over 500 server, desktop and laptop computers. It is our job to make sure other county departments have the resources needed to better serve you. BACK TO TOP |
LIFTS
LIFTS provides safe door-to-door transportation for the elderly and disabled citizens in the metro area of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha. LIFTS also provides transportation to all Linn County residents outside the metro area.BACK TO TOP |
Linn County Senior Assistance Program
The Linn County Senior Assistance Program has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Seniors (and their families) who need help don't always know where to turn. Heritage Agency's Regional Senior Assitance Program is a system of professionals who work together to coordinate services that will help an elderly person to continue living on their own as long as possible. BACK TO TOP |
MHDD-Mental Health And Developmental Disability Services
Linn County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Linn County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Services is the county agency responsible for managing services for people with mental retardation, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. This is done through the Central Point of Coordination office. The agency also provides direct services for people with disabilities through the following programs:
- Service Coordination/ClientCounseling
- Supervised Apartment Living
- In-Home Services
- Client Financial Services (Payee)
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Options
Options of Linn County works with community businesses in providing employment services to adults with disabilities. Options is a publicly operated service provider within the Linn County Community Services department. Options serves over 350 people annually.BACK TO TOP |
Planning and Development
Linn County Planning and Development has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
The Linn County Department of Planning and Development is committed to providing excellence in customer service. This means that we strive to give complete and accurate information in a prompt and courteous manner. Our services are offered to all residents within the unincorporated area of Linn County. BACK TO TOP |
Public Health
Linn County Public Health exists to prevent disease and injury, promote healthy behavior, and protect the public and their environment.BACK TO TOP |
Purchasing Division
The Linn County Purchasing Division has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
The Linn County Purchasing Division handles the procurement of goods and services for the county. The goal of the Purchasing Division is to ensure that the county receives the best products and services at the lowest possible price. The Purchasing Division is also responsible for the operation of the county's mailroom.
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Recorder
The Linn County Recorder's Office has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
The Linn County Recorder's office handles real estate records, birth, death and marriage records, as well as boat, snowmobile and all terrain vehicle registrations and titles. In addition, the office sells hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, including deer and turkey tags. BACK TO TOP |
Risk Management
Risk Management has been temporarily relocated to the third floor of the Palmer Building at 123 5th St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
The Risk Management Department assists Linn County agencies in identifying, controlling, and minimizing loss exposures. The department also handles accident and liability claims involving Linn County owned property, striving to process citizen claims in a prompt, efficient and equitable manner. This department provides safety regulatory and training guidance for all Linn County government employees.BACK TO TOP |
Sheriff's Office
Due to the Flood of 2008, please note the new temporary location for the Linn County Sheriff's Office and Linn County Correctional Center Administrative Offices:
Abbe Center
1860 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302
(Phone numbers remain the same)
MISSION: To protect the lives and property of the citizens of this county by providing the best, most professional law enforcement attainable.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office is the second largest sheriff's office in Iowa. Our main responsibilities include law enforcement, civil processing, and to maintain a correctional facility. The Correctional Center had an average daily population of 389.5 prisoners in fiscal year 2005/2006. Over 14,000 prisoners are booked into the facility each year.
The Communications Center dispatches additional police agencies, fire departments, and ambulance services. Over 59,063 calls for service were dispatched in fiscal year 2005/2006.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office also provides a paramedic-level Rescue unit that assists with car accidents, fires, and medical calls to the residents of Linn County. BACK TO TOP |
Soil Conservation
MISSION: The Linn County Soil Conservation Department's mission is to assist landowners, operators, and other entities of Linn County with soil and water conservation planning and implementation of conserving practices. The objectives are to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and increase public awareness of natural resource concerns.BACK TO TOP |
Treasurer
DUE TO FLOODING:
The Linn County Treasurer's Office has been temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall. Due to complications from the flood, property tax statements were mailed October 2. The last day to pay without late interest will be Friday, October 31. Property taxes can be paid online at www.IowaTaxAndTags.gov.
The Linn County Treasurer provides the following services:
- collects property tax for all real estate, mobile homes, utilities, and special assessments for all tax levying and tax certifying entities of the county
- administers the Iowa Property Tax Credit Program
- conducts the annual tax sale for the collection of delinquent taxes
- processes vehicle transactions; issues titles, registration renewals, personalized and other special license plates, junking certificates, notes, and releases security interest as an agent of the State of Iowa
- collects road use tax
- processes credit and refunds of fees.
- financial administration, banking services, cash management and investments for the county
- receives all money payable to the county, and acts as the central depository for all county offices and departments
It is our goal to provide friendly, quality and accurate information to our customers, the residents of Linn County, and to be prudent and responsible in managing the financial assets of Linn County. BACK TO TOP |
Veteran Affairs
Linn County Veteran Affairs has temporarily relocated to Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids..
Linn County's VA-certified staff helps eligible veterans apply for compensation and pension programs to assist veterans and their dependents, including the following:
-Compensation for Service-Connected Disability/Death
-Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension
-Death Pension for Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children
-Aid and Attendance for Nursing Home and Housebound Veterans
-Appeals of Unfavorable VA Rulings
-Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR)
-Application for Iowa Veterans Home
The staff also assists with:
-Obtaining military records and awards.
-Distributing grave markers and flag holders for Linn County.
-Networking with Veteran's Administration Hospitals.
-Networking with other VA facilities and social service agencies.
-Family team meetings.
The veteran must have been discharged under honorable conditions and have served 90 days or more of Federal active duty service. BACK TO TOP |
Youth Services
Youth Services provides a variety of services to youth and families in Linn County. The primary sources of funding are Linn County tax dollars and money provided through purchase of service agreements with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Youth Services is a division of the Linn County Community Services department. BACK TO TOP |
