Linn County officials begin moving back in to administrative building

Almost exactly four years after the 2008 flood pushed county officials out of their administrative building, it's time to move back in.

The flood-damaged facility is renovated and ready for use. The building, now known as the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center, is located at 935 Second St. SW. Most county offices were temporarily located at Westdale Mall after the flood.

It was a rush to the finish line to get the project done by move-in time. Just last week, crews were wrapping up work on the building.

The Linn County offices will move over to the new Public Service Center in stages, starting Monday. The largest offices, like the treasurer's office and the recorder's office, will begin the transition at the end of the week.

The renovation project cost $14.8 million, mostly covered with FEMA dollars and state grant money. Supervisors said they were excited to work in a professional work space again.

"This is a hundred-year-old building we're standing in right now, and I think with what we've done with this, it can stand another one hundred years," said Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron.

As each office moves, it will be closed. The new building will be fully functional by Monday, June 18.

County authorities are asking people to think ahead, by getting timely official business done before the offices close for the move.

Here's a list of when the offices will be closed:

• Monday, June 11 – Purchasing/Mailroom
• Tuesday, June 12 – Human Resources, Risk Management and Finance & Budget
• Wednesday, June 13 – Board of Supervisors and support staff
• Thursday, June 14 & Friday, June 15 – Treasurer's Office
• Friday, June 15 – Recorder's Office, Auditor's Office, Planning and Development and County Assessor

You can call the Linn County West location at its normal number with any questions at 319-892-5000.