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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…

Linn County group standing up to industrial solar proposals

Sara Ritchie Alden of Center Point maintains her group, Iowa for Responsible Solar, isn’t opposed…

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Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust donates to seven nonprofits

Seven area nonprofit organizations will receive $600,000 each from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable…

Public meetings scheduled to review Coggon Solar LLC utility-scale solar application  

Linn County announces that dates have been scheduled for the public meeting process for the…

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Linn County voters approve casino referendum

Supporters of a Cedar Rapids casino will have another opportunity to develop a proposal for…

Paving for Progress vote passes, local-option sales tax renewed

Linn County’s local-option sales tax, commonly referred to as Paving for Progress and  known for…

Supporters taking low-key approach to Linn County gaming referendum

Compared to the costly, and at times contentious, lead-up to the 2013 Linn County gaming…

Casino developer, trades union enter project labor agreement for gaming facility

The Cedar Rapids Development Group (CRDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cedar…

Cedar Rapids allocating $3 million in ARPA funds to affordable housing, social service pool

The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday approved allocating $3 million of the city’s American…

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Amid staffing shortages, local businesses provide internships to Four Oaks youth

Four Oaks’ TotalChild Workforce program is connecting Linn County youth to paid internship opportunities to…

Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits

Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make…

Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA

Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act…

Emergency rental assistance program launches in Linn County

Financial help is now available for Linn County residents falling behind on rent or utility…

Iowa DOT plans for future widening of I-380 in Johnson and Linn Counties

The Iowa Department of Transportation gave public notice Friday of corridor preservation for the Interstate…

Gambling referendum will be on Nov. 2 ballot

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution that will allow Linn County voters to decide on…

Coggon Solar LLC submits application in Linn County

Coggon Solar LLC has submitted its application to Linn County Planning & Development for a…

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