Joi BergmanLinn County Communications Director Ph (319) 892-5118 Mailing Address: 930 1st St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Temporary Location: 2500 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids (Westdale Mall) |
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Dust control – second application of chloride sign up
SIgn up for 2nd application of chloride runs from June 1, 2012 - July 11, 2012. You can apply by coming into our office at 1888 County Home Road or by printing off the permit form from our Forms Section and mailing it in with a check. The money must be received by 3:30pm on July 11th. Please [...]
Linn County dust control sign-up deadline is May 9
The Linn County Engineering and Secondary Road Department reminds unincorporated Linn County residents that the deadline to sign up for dust control applied by Linn County is May 9 at 4:30 p.m. However, property owners can sign up for a private permit to have a private applicator apply dust control materials at any time. For [...]
Linn County risk manager honored by Public Risk Management Association
Linn County Risk Manager Steve Estenson has been selected as Public Risk Magazine Author of the Year by the Public Risk Management Association’s editorial committee for his 2011 article “Recovering From a Natural Disaster: The Cedar River Flood.” He was chosen from among a pool of dozens of practitioner-writers. In the October 2011 edition of [...]
Linn County to hold Garage Sale for surplus office furniture
Linn County will hold three garage sales for used, surplus office furniture and miscellaneous items on April 20, April 27 and May 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the former garden center next to the loading dock of Linn County West, 2500 Edgewood Rd. SW in Cedar Rapids. Continue reading
Linn County sponsors Eco-Fest Healthy Counties, Healthy Families 5K April 21
As part of National County Government Month in April, Linn County is sponsoring the Eco-Fest Healthy Counties, Healthy Families 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. The course is a 5k (3.1 mile) out and back along the Cedar River Trail. Participants can pre-register online at http://ecofestcr.wordpress.com/5k-race. Early registration is $20 per person [...]
Linn County announces new Public Health director
Linn County is pleased to announce the hiring of Pramod Dwivedi (pronounced Prahmode Dwihvedee) as the new Director of the Linn County Public Health Department (LCPH). He will join LCPH on April 16. Dwivedi comes to the Department with extensive experience in public health practice both at the local and state levels. His leadership experience [...]
Linn County selected for roadside enhancement funding
The Linn County Secondary Road Department has been selected to receive $15,850 through the Iowa’s Living Roadways Project. Program partners include Trees Forever, the Iowa Department of Transportation and its Living Roadway Trust Fund, and the Federal Highway Administration. The Iowa’s Living Roadways Project provides funding for landscape enhancement projects along transportation corridors. Targeted to small [...]
Linn County Board of Health to announce Healthy Worksite Wellness awards
The Linn County Board of Health will announce the winners of its Healthy Worksite Wellness Awards on Thursday, April 5 during a breakfast ceremony from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Elmcrest Country Club. There are five award categories based on size and the winners in each category will be announced at the breakfast. Businesses and [...]
License plate replacement cycle to begin in April
The license plate replacement cycle will begin in April for vehicles with a May renewal. This replacement cycle is a continual process to replace license plates once they have reached 10 years of age. Continue reading
Live Healthy Linn 5K Run/Walk on April 7th
Linn County Public Health (LCPH) will hold its 9th Annual Live Healthy Linn 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 9:00 am. The event will be held at the Linn County Public Health building located at 501 13th St. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA. For more information on this event or to [...]
