Articles Tagged: Linn County Board of Supervisors

Linn County has officially adopted a nuclear energy ordinance — making it one of the only counties in the state with a nuclear-specific zoning code.

Scheetz, who represents District 2, was first appointed to the board in April of this year.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Marion unveils new Uptown sculpture

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has unanimously advanced a proposal to add nuclear energy generation to the county’s zoning code.

Seventeen area nonprofits have been selected to receive a combined $100,000 in funding for community and economic development projects across Linn County.

Public input on the matter will be accepted at the board’s next three meetings.

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to approve an $850,000 settlement with the mother of a woman who died in the Linn County Jail in 2022.

Linn County officials this week approved funding for three studies to learn more about current water quality conditions.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Cedar Rapids is supporting a new initiative to address homelessness.

The Linn County Board of Supervisors in many ways is a lesser known cog in the local government machine with a broad purview over issues affecting Linn County residents. And for the first time in over a decade, it’s made up entirely of first-term members.

County leaders say the project should increase space, safety at the seasonal overnight shelter.

Board chair Brandy Z. Meisheid presented the annual State of the County address Thursday to highlight past success and future projects.

Linn County paid $150,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former legal assistant against the county and initially against two prosecutors for sexual harassment and retaliation. Nearly half of the settlement was paid to the former employee’s lawyer for legal fees.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Linn-Mar school board will vote on the district’s next fiscal year budget Monday.

Linn County Supervisors this week unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2026, which spans July 1 through June 30, 2026. The levy rate will decrease, but residential and agricultural property owners can still expect to see an increase in their Linn County tax bill.