Linn County
Linn County officials look to develop zoning standards for gas-fired power plants
As Alliant Energy continues to evaluate possible Linn County sites for a new natural gas-fired power plant, Linn County leaders say the county needs to develop specific siting regulations for such plants. During a Board of Supervisors meeting with department…
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…
Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings
Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…
Linn supervisors tab Zumbach as new chair
Louie Zumbach has been appointed to chair the Linn County Board of Supervisors for the…
Local Linn County organizations give back during holiday season
During the holiday season’s festivities this year, three organizations are dedicating time and energy to…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
