Articles Tagged: Linn County

A regional jail diversion program was eliminated as part of a broader effort to centralize and standardize mental health care across the state.

The Linn County Conservation Board this week approved two new wetland developments on county-owned land to continue its ongoing efforts to restore and protect Iowa’s wetlands.

A North Liberty man, who was convicted in Black Hawk and Johnson counties for sexual assaults and robbery, pleaded Thursday to kidnapping and robbery charges in an attempt to sexual assault a woman in Linn County in 2023.

More than one billion birds die each year from collisions with windows or other glass structures.

The county’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended to rezone land around the nuclear energy plant.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Cedar Rapids school board approved a calendar for the 2026-27 academic year

A first-of-its-kind analysis outlines how CID can leverage its workforce, industry partners and development-ready land to compete with established aerospace regions.

Cedar Rapids Public Works Department’s streets superintendent Brian McLeod gives an inside look at the magnitude of planning and labor required to make winter travel safe through snow and ice.

Robert Thomas will oversee operations of several Cedar Rapids city-owned events venues, including Paramount Theatre and ImOn Ice Arena.

Iowa libraries can once again access millions of dollars in federal aid following the reinstatement of previously terminated grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The purchase was made possible by a roughly $2 million federal grant allocation for low-emissions vehicles.

Facing rising construction costs amid a turbulent international materials market, NewBo City Market leaders are looking to “rightsize” the nonprofit business incubator’s upcoming expansion.

Installed in October, Linn County Public Health’s third air monitoring station is the latest addition to the county’s growing network of tools to assess local air quality.

Jane Drapeaux has worked at HACAP since 1999 and has been CEO since 2007. She’ll retired Dec. 31.

The Winter Gardening Fair offers an opportunity to learn from trusted experts and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, the event provides tools and inspiration to help you level up.