Linn County

With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years in the future, but Linn County leaders are already beginning the process of developing a county-wide nuclear zoning code. The process was launched Monday night…
SBA issued loans to four Corridor businesses in May
Three Linn County and one Johnson County businesses received a total of $409,600 from the…

Greater CR Community Foundation approves nearly $4 million in grants
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board of directors recently approved $3.79 million in grants…

ISU Extension and Outreach, Linn Co. relocating to Hiawatha
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach–Linn County is relocating to a new and improved office…
Cedar Rapids State of the City address set for May 2
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 33rd annual State of the City address…

Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance
Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…
Linn hazardous material pipeline ordinance set for revamp
A proposed Linn County ordinance establishing setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines is heading back…

Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge damaged during planned relocation project
The historic Bertram “Blue” Bridge in southeast Cedar Rapids twisted and sustained significant damage Monday…

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
UPDATE: The Linn County Board of Supervisors on March 29 formally extended the county’s moratorium…

Linn County unveils new property tax lookup tool
Linn County has created a new online tool that provides increased transparency for the county’s…

Prospect Meadows creates $11 million of economic impact in 2022
Prospect Meadows, a sports complex in Linn County, created more than $11 million of economic…
Linn County awards grants to increase food security
The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $132,300 in grants to 12 local organizations…
Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…

Lawsuit against Linn County in Coggon Solar project dismissed
A lawsuit brought by a group of Linn County landowners regarding the Board of Supervisors’…

Linn County, Mercy Medical Center forge health care agreement for low-income residents
Linn County has entered into a 340B agreement with Mercy Medical Center to provide health…

Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…
