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Grow Solar Linn County Concludes With Record-Breaking Numbers

The Grow Solar Linn County group purchase program has wrapped up their most successful year to date, surpassing its final benchmark of 350 kilowatts (kW) with 90 properties achieving 734.06 kW of new solar to be installed on properties in Linn County. Thi...

Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair is February 8

Linn County, the City of Cedar Rapids, and Iowa Legal Aid are holding the county’s third Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library in downtown Cedar Rapids.

The purp...

Sign Up For Snow Removal Notifications

Winter is here and the Linn County Secondary Road Department is ready. Sign up to receive alerts regarding snow removal operations. Snow removal notifications can be received via text, email, or both.

The Secondary Road Department adheres to the Linn Count...

Linn County Conservation Board Unveils Strategic Plan

The Linn County Conservation Board has unveiled an updated strategic plan, a framework to further conserve natural resources while promoting the health and welfare of the people and ecosystems of Linn County. 

“The Board and strategic plan committ...

Linn County Seeks Voluntary Board and Commission Members

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill a number of voluntary appointments on boards and commissions within the Planning & Development Department starting January 1, 2020. One vacancy is available for each group listed b...

Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the Linn County Treasurer’s Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transferring titles to motor vehicles between private parties. A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required for vehicles purcha...

Linn County Hires Access Center Director

Linn County has hired Erin Foster as director for the new Mental Health Access Center that is expected to open next year in Linn County. Foster began her new role December 2, 2019.

As Access Center Director, Foster will provide leadership in the implementa...

Board of Supervisors Signs Climate Crisis Resolution

The Linn County Board of Supervisors today signed a resolution (PDF) declaring a climate crisis. The resolution commits to accelerated action to address the crisis in collaboration with other governments and community organizations.

The Intergovernmental P...

Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building Officially Opens with Ribbon Cutting

More than 200 people attended today’s ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion and opening of Linn County’s new Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building on November 22.

This state-of-the-art building houses Linn County Public Health and Linn County ...

Linn County Public Health Releases Annual Report

At a joint meeting on Friday, November 15, Linn County Board of Health Chair Mark Taylor and Linn County Board of Supervisor Chair Stacey Walker jointly released the Linn County Public Health (LCPH) FY19 Annual Report.

“The annual report highligh...

Emergency Winter Overflow Shelter Now Open in Linn County

Linn County, the City of Cedar Rapids, and Willis Dady Homeless Services are pleased to announce the emergency winter overflow shelter will open Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. in Linn County.

“This is a big step in helping to serve those in our community wh...

Linn County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 24th Consecutive Year

Linn County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 24^th consecutive year. The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budget...

Planning Underway for Linn County’s FY21 Budget

Planning is underway for Linn County’s fiscal year 2021 budget. The budget will be developed over the next two and a half months during a series of more than 20 public meetings between the Linn County Board of Supervisors, other Linn County elec...

Linn County Public Health Moves to Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building

Linn County Public Health offices will close beginning at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, through Friday, November 8. Linn County Public Health will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at its new location, The Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Building, located at ...

Linn County Launches Mobile App

Linn County recently launched a new mobile app for its redesigned website LinnCounty.org. The app provides residents and visitors with convenient access to County news, events, public meetings, job openings, road construction, and much more. 

The ...

Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services Achieves PREA Certification

Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services was certified on October 17, 2019 to be 100% compliant with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The Linn County Juvenile Detention Center is only the second detention center in the state of Iowa ...

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) launches Wings2Water

 LINN COUNTY, IA  October 16- Wings2Water, a fundraising platform for water quality projects in Linn and Johnson Counties, has officially launched providing a way for anyone to help contribute to regional water quality improvement projec...

Linn County Wins Five National Communication Awards

The Linn County Communications Department earned five national communication and marketing awards at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Annual Conference September 5 in Denver, CO.

The Savvy Awards, held in conjunction with 3CM...

Linn County Unveils Redesigned Website

Welcome to the newly redesigned Linn County website!

The new LinnCounty.org offers more user-friendly features with a variety of enhancements to elevate your online experience and make doing business online with the County faster and easier.

Throughout the ...

Linn County Launches New Brand and Logo System

Linn County is getting a new look! The County recently developed a new brand in an effort to create greater consistency among County departments and committees and to better serve its customers.

The new brand system includes a fresh new logo that is bold a...

Linn County Treasurer’s Office Now Shows Wait Times Online

The Linn County Treasurer’s Office has launched a new tool to help customers who access services from the Treasurer’s Office. Customers can now find the current average wait time in the Treasurer’s Office by visiting Linn County’s website. The li...