Denying the request for a delay from the developer of a utility-scale solar project west of Coggon, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Friday to go ahead with holding more community meetings of the controversial project.
The decision to deny or approve may be made at any of the three consideration meetings. The final consideration and approval cannot occur until all three readings have happened.
Chicago man charged with shooting deputy after robbing Coggon convenience story asks court to move trial because of pretrial publicity and sever a charge to avoid prejudice because he is a felon.
Despite assurances from county planning and development staff, the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denying a proposed solar farm near Coggon. A final decision will come from the Board of Supervisors.
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to take up the project Nov. 29 at the county fairgrounds
With two large-scale solar farms in the works in Linn County, John Zakrasek shares facts about solar panels to try to address residents’ concerns.
The application gives details on 640-acre solar farm plan
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy William Halverson, 38, is a seven-year veteran with the sheriff’s office
A Linn County sheriff’s deputy responding to an alarm late Sunday night at a Coggon convenience store was shot several times and seriously wounded by an intruder who fled, authorities said.
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