Linn County
Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment
Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county zoning ordinance amendment focused on nuclear energy generation and storage, but they also stressed what the new policy does – and doesn’t – encompass. “It’s…
Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino
A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming…
Four Linn County companies receive SBA loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Linn County nonprofit agencies tout proposed casino benefits
Representatives of several Linn County nonprofit agencies touted the financial benefits of a proposed Cedar…
Cedar Rapids casino proponents: Cedar Crossing will be ‘game-changer’
As speaker after speaker touted the economic and cultural benefits of the proposed Cedar Rapids…
History Center launches online real estate record archive
The History Center in Cedar Rapids has launched an initiative to make online archive records…
Racing and Gaming Commission picks two vendors for market studies on Linn County casino application
Two vendors will prepare Iowa gaming market studies for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission…
Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons,…
Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with…
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County approve letters of support for casino license
The City of Cedar Rapids, Marion City Council and Linn County Board of Supervisors have…
Linn supervisors cast final vote for new wind energy ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the third and final reading July…
Linn County stresses landowner protection in approving second reading of wind ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 29 to approve the…
NextEra Energy outlines plans for Duane Arnold Solar IV project in Linn County
The mood was cordial, yet emotionally charged, as representatives from NextEra Energy laid out their…
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table…
Linn County farmers and chefs connect at Cobble Hill
Around 40 chefs and farmers from the Linn County area gathered together at Cobble Hill…
Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6
Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…