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All of Iowa was put under a winter storm watch Monday afternoon, although estimates of snowfall between Wednesday and Friday remained uncertain -- but with strong winds, forecasters nonetheless were predicting blizzard conditions are possible.

Local officials in Linn and Johnson counties are exploring solutions to potentially relocate jail facilities, as one county’s facility nears the end of its life while the other has years left, but sits in a less-than-ideal spot.

Action may not come again until new board is sworn in next year.

Linn County this week reported four new virus deaths

The county supervisors included $1 million for Kirkwood tuition assistance in the latest round of ARPA allocations this fall

The board will meet in closed session with legal counsel on Tuesday to discuss the proposed ordinance. Other Iowa counties’ carbon pipeline setback ordinances have been met with legal challenges.

For weeks before blasts tore through a Marengo recycler and injured at least five people and caused nearby evacuations Thursday, public safety officials have been trying to get the company to disclose what hazardous chemicals were on site.

3,469 cases up 28% from previous week

The agency took full ownership of the siren system from NextEra earlier this year

Linn County Supervisors know they can’t dictate exactly where hazardous materials pipelines are built, but they believe proposed setbacks are legal and will help protect residents.

The grants will be funded with $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars

First vote will be next Monday, when all supervisors are able to attend.

Ryan Waller began the job in growing city in November 2021.

Linn County also added three coronavirus deaths in the past week

The 30-foot LED panel tree is set to debut at this year’s event.