Articles Tagged: Linn County

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Since completing Master Gardener training, Beula Dvorak, 77, has volunteered hundreds of hours educating the public about gardening and working in public garden spaces, and oversees the care of about 20 community gardens located throughout Linn County.

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

Public meeting tonight comes as NextEra begins process of restarting the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.

Summer is right around the corner, which means its prime time for live music, festivals, fairs and family fun. From jazz to rap to country to rock, there’s plenty to listen, dance and sing along to in Eastern Iowa and beyond this summer.

Also, the Marion City Council is considering listing 988, the mental health crisis line, on some city vehicles to increase awareness

NewBo City Market will partner with a Johnson County nonprofit to bring a new community grocery store to Cedar Rapids.

Timely construction of the $275M Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment facility is contingent on the case’s conclusion.

Also in this week’s government notes, the Cedar Rapids school board has approved a 3 percent wage increase for district teachers.

The 10-week program will explore transportation planning and develop solutions to local transportation challenges. Registration to participate -- for free -- is now open.

From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.

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.

The national retailer’s new location will replace existing facility on Sixth Street SW.

The Cedar Rapids businessman used a customer-first approach to lead Ginsberg Jewelers for decades.