District 2 Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers has submitted his letter of resignation, which will be effective April 1, 2025. He will begin a new position with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation, which has not been specified.
Mr. Rogers has served on the Linn County Board of Supervisors since January 2009. During his tenure, Mr. Rogers played a key role in the recovery and rebuilding efforts after the 2008 flood and helped lead the County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 derecho. Mr. Rogers was instrumental in the creation of the Linn County Mental Health Access Center, the Winter Weather Overflow Shelter for the homeless, approving utility-scale solar projects, and appropriating $44 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars throughout the community, according to a news release.
In the release, Mr. Rogers expressed gratitude to the voters of Linn County and the Board of Supervisors for the opportunity to serve.
“I am deeply grateful to the voters of Linn County and my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors over the years for the opportunity to serve the community where I was born and where I am raising my family,” he said. “I cannot fully express my appreciation for the privilege of representing and working with the incredible people of Linn County. If my life were a book, I would dedicate many chapters to this community and the remarkable individuals I’ve had the honor to work with. I look forward to the new chapters yet to be written.”
Iowa Code 69.14A outlines the procedure for filling a vacancy of an elected county officer. The position can be filled by special election or by appointment. Per Iowa Code, the county auditor, recorder, and treasurer are responsible for determining whether to appoint a replacement or to hold a special election. Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor, Recorder Carolyn Siebrecht, and Treasurer Brent Oleson will meet to determine how to fill the vacancy. The District 2 supervisor seat is up for election in November 2026.
