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Absentee Ballots Available February 23 for College Community School Special Election

February 22, 2012, 4:12 pm
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Voters from the College Community School District will vote April 3, 2012, on a public measure seeking approval to issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. Absentee ballots for this special election will be available beginning Thursday, February 23, in the Linn County Election Services Office at Linn County West,...
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Linn County Reappraisal Project for Commercial and Industrial Property is Complete

February 21, 2012, 4:32 pm
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The Linn County Assessor’s Office announces that the Commercial and Industrial property reappraisal, approved by the Conference Board in December, 2008, has concluded and the Assessment Notices were mailed February 17, 2012. Only commercial and industrial properties within Linn County, outside of the Cedar Rapids City limits are affected. Commercial and industrial property owners...
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Family Visitation Center of Linn County to Hold Open House February 28

February 17, 2012, 2:32 pm
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The Family Visitation Center of Linn County will hold an open house, Tuesday, February 28 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. to mark its official opening. The Family Visitation Center (FVC) is located in the Community Services Building of Linn County, 1240 26th Ave. Ct. SW in Cedar Rapids. The FVC is a community...
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Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Applications Now Available

February 16, 2012, 11:52 am
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The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations for the annual Historic Preservation Grant Program. Applications are available on the Linn County website at www.linncounty.org. Eligible applicants must be a non-profit organization located in Linn County. Due to legal restrictions, organizations under ecclesiastical or sectarian management are not...
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Wright Brothers Blvd. to Close for Maintenance Feb. 15

February 14, 2012, 9:32 am
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Wright Brothers Blvd (route E70) between Spanish Road and Ely Road (route W6E) will be closed daily to through traffic starting Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (depending on weather). Closure is expected to be confined to 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. February 15 – 17. Continue reading
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Supervisor Rogers to Hold Listening Post February 18

February 9, 2012, 11:12 am
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Supervisor Rogers to Hold Listening Post February 18 Continue reading
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Computer Upgrades Will Impact Two Sheriff’s Office Services Feb. 15

February 8, 2012, 5:12 pm
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The Linn County Sheriff’s Office will be unable to process Sex Offender Registrations and all Gun Permit Applications on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 due to necessary upgrades that are being made to our computer equipment for both of these processes. It is expected that this work will take the entire day to complete. Continue...
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Nominations being Accepted for the Healthy Worksite Wellness Awards

February 8, 2012, 8:32 am
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Would you like to nominate a worksite to receive a free wellness assessment? The Linn County Board of Health along with our wellness partners invite you examine your company’s progress in providing a healthy work environment. Our goal is to provide your business a free assessment on how to enhance your current workplace as...
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Do you know the signs of a heart attack?

February 7, 2012, 2:32 pm
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February is a time to raise awareness of heart disease by recognizing American Heart Health month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Iowa men and women. Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? Continue reading
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Linn County Board of Supervisors Award $80,000 in Witwer Trust Grants

February 6, 2012, 11:52 am
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The Linn County Board of Supervisors on February 1 awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County Board of Supervisors Witwer Trust Fund to 52 local non-profit organizations. The recipients were selected through an annual competitive grant process that began in November. The Board of Supervisors received 65 applications requesting more than $182,000. The...
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