Linn County

Linn County nuclear zoning ordinance gets final OK from supervisors
Linn County’s nuclear energy zoning code ordinance will soon be law, making it one of the first such ordinances in Iowa. The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday morning, Sept. 3, to approve the third and final reading…
Linn County zoning board to discuss nuclear energy regulations May 19
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, May…

Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…

Linn County committee to interview four applicants for open supervisor seat
The Linn County Committee of County Officers voted Wednesday to interview four applicants for the…

Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants
Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…

Judge denies request for stay in Linn County casino license case
A district court judge has denied a request for a stay on the Iowa Racing…

Downtown Cedar Rapids SSMID 2025 initiatives set to enhance vibrancy, connectivity
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has announced a series of transformative…

Federal funding freeze uncertainty jeopardizes Linn County nonprofits, survey finds
After the recent federal funding freeze debacle, Linn County nonprofits have experienced significant uncertainty. As…

Meisheid named chair of Linn County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Brandy Z. Meisheid has been named chair of the Linn County Board of Supervisors…

Rogers to step down as Linn County supervisor, joins UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation
District 2 Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers has submitted his letter of resignation, which will…

Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…

O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar…

IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking…

Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…

Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…

Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…
