Articles Tagged: Linn County

Local governments have funded affordable housing, mental health and business and nonprofit initiatives using the American Rescue Plan Act.

The nature preserve is a “multi-generational advancement to the community, county conversation deputy director says.

An early proposal separated the counties; local advocates expressed hope they could remain together to capitalize on access centers and existing partnerships

The Linn County Board of Supervisors increased noise levels allowed for utility-scale wind solar installations, strengthened debris cleanup requirements and made other tweaks before the panel adopts new wind energy project regulations.

J’nae Peterman started this summer as the homeless systems manager, a new three-year position jointly funded by Cedar Rapids and Linn County where she will streamline local resources to support the growing unhoused population.

Federal disaster recovery funding is helping Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities in Linn and Benton counties boost housing stock after the 2020 derecho, expanding homeownership for low- and moderate-income households. Here’s how to apply.

A UNI-led study over the coming year will help the county determine how cost-effective the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services is, county officials said.

Also, Hiawatha will host its State of the City event next month.

Judge delays trial by two weeks for Marion who beat four people to death with metal pipe. Trial reset to Sept. 10. Prosecutors had scheduling conflict.

Also, a Johnson County meeting on Wednesday will review a report that looked at space needs for the sheriff’s office and county jail.

Washington Elementary School’s new learning lab looks a little different than the traditional classroom.

The second annual Southeast Iowa Community STEM Day is set for July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot in the Collins Aerospace facility at 400 Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids.

The two organizations partnered to offer bike-focused STEM-related classes for kids of all ages at the Iowa City Bike Library.

Metro STEAM Academy engages high school students in community and project-based learning that integrates workplace skills through an ever-changing list of projects.

Linn County is pursuing a new approximately $19.3 million headquarters building for the Secondary Roads Department.