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There will be no brigade on Friday, Jan 23rd

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January 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Who dis?
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April 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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See ya tonight!
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July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Join the Linn Co. Visibility Brigade on Fridays from 3:45 to 5:15!
You can find them on Emmons St. in Hiawatha
Get out there and make your voices heard!

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Photo of a highway overpass with protest banners visible above. The Linn Co. Visibility Brigade logo (black text on white circular background with "Rush Hour Resistance" tagline) is overlaid on the image. Below is the title "Linn Co. Visibility Brigade" followed by text describing the group as members of @VisibilityBrigade covering Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha, a group of concerned citizens bringing attention to injustice and violations of the rule of law, with meeting information for Fridays 3:45-5:15 on Emmons St in Hiawatha.
January 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Monday March 9th is an opportunity for all Iowans to gather and demand action and accountability from our representatives.
If you cannot make it, please let us know your questions/concerns for Representative Hinson and we will do our best to get an answer!

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March 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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LIVE: Linn County quadruple murder trial heads to closing arguments
The trial is heading to closing arguments Thursday for a man accused of beating four people to death on a rural Linn County property in June 2024.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Local leaders are uniting to strengthen community ties, as Faith Chapel Church's Matthew Young leads the charge for inclusive governance in Linn County!

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Matthew Young Addresses Community Gathering at Faith Chapel Church
Matthew Young leads a prayer at Faith Chapel Church on a Monday gathering.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Linn County officials hailed the incredible community response to the recent tornado, highlighting how volunteers and agencies halved search-and-rescue times while planning for future improvements!

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Linn County reviews tornado response, praises volunteers and plans tabletop exercise
County officials described the April storm's path and damage, credited volunteers and agencies for rapid search-and-rescue and cleanup, and outlined follow-up steps including a tabletop exercise and requests for detailed ISO and state damage reports.
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April 29, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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Linn County just struck a $16.5 million deal with Swan Solar that could reshape the future of energy in the region!

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Linn County approves $16.5 million settlement and community benefits agreement with Swan Solar
Linn County commissioners approved a consent-judgment settlement with Swan Solar LLC requiring $16.5 million in payments and limiting the transmission-line use to the company's Bates County solar project; the agreement will be filed in Linn County District Court and includes enforcement clauses for missed payments.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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The budget debate in Linn County is heating up as commissioners uncover a surprising $2.2 million discrepancy and demand more transparency before a critical Monday decision.

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County budget debate intensifies as deadline for revenue-neutral decision approaches
Commissioners questioned budget assumptions, a reported $2.2 million difference in proposed revenue and the timing required to file budget certification; staff warned Monday is the critical date to move to 'exceed revenue neutral' if the board chooses to do so, and commissioners requested more detailed income and line-item review before taking final action.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Linn County is redefining battery energy storage classifications, moving smaller systems into a "domestic" category—what does this mean for the future of energy in unincorporated areas?

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Linn County board reworks battery energy storage definition, shifts some facilities to "domestic" classification
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Board accepted law‑firm redlines that narrow the draft's definition of battery energy storage systems and reclassify smaller systems and domestic data centers as accessory (domestic) uses in unincorporated areas. The board asked staff to prepare the revised draft for additional review before a public hearing in November.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Linn County's proposed 2027 budget faces scrutiny over a $2.2 million variance, prompting commissioners to call for clearer comparisons before the public hearing on September 14.

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Linn County advances 2027 budget to publication amid questions about $2.2M variance
Commissioners approved publishing the proposed 2027 budget for public notice but repeatedly asked staff for side‑by‑side comparisons after staff flagged coding and carryover inconsistencies that could explain a roughly $2.2 million variance. Department heads were asked to prepare revised spreadsheets before the Sept. 14 hearing.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Linn County is set to join the Workforce 1 region, gaining the power to appoint a representative to oversee vital federal funds—no fees required!

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Kansas Workforce 1 tells commissioners Linn County can appoint CEOB member; no fees requested
Deb Scheibler, executive director of Kansas Workforce 1, briefed the commission on a regional merger and an agreement that would let Linn County appoint a representative to the Chief Elected Official Board overseeing federal workforce funds. She said there is no fee required and offered follow-up assistance.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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A New Kind of Companion Gardening
Now if only people in #LinnCounty #Oregon would do some reading rather than banning solar farmland outright....
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August 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Linn County's planning committee is diving deep into groundbreaking regulations for technology and energy infrastructure, tackling everything from shipping container limits to the need for expert consultants.

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Committee reviews technology/data‑center regulations, decommissioning and container limits; consultant recommended
Members continued work on technology and energy infrastructure rules, discussed decommissioning bonds, limits on shipping containers for battery storage, and agreed staff should obtain consultant cost estimates to review the draft before forwarding to commissioners.
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July 15, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Red County's planning committee is set to transform the camping landscape with new regulations, including mandatory wastewater systems and compliance stickers to ensure safety and sanitation.

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Planning committee advances draft requiring holding tanks, mandatory stickers for year‑round camping; tiny‑home rules debated
At a Red County planning workshop, staff presented a draft resolution to allow year‑round camping while requiring wastewater controls (holding tanks or lateral lines) and a mandatory sticker program for easier enforcement; members also discussed whether tiny homes should be regulated alongside camping rules.
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July 16, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Clearway Energy is proposing a compact 2-mile transmission line that could transform energy access in Linn County while generating an estimated $30,000 in annual tax revenue.

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Clearway Energy outlines proposed 2-mile, 345 kV transmission line for Linn County
Clearway Energy representatives briefed Linn County commissioners on a proposed roughly 2‑mile, 345 kV generation-tie transmission line with 17 poles, small ground-footprint foundations and an estimated $30,000 annual county tax valuation; Clearway requested consideration of a development agreement and said it will attend Planning & Zoning.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Residents, farmers take Oregon back to court over chicken farm in Linn County
A coalition of residents and farmers is taking Oregon agriculture regulators back to court over a large chicken farm in Linn County.
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January 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Delicious and nutritious! Families and farmers of Linn County are reaping the benefits of a wholesome new program. Find out more here: bit.ly/3UPNlSw #LinnCounty #liveonKVAL
New nutrition program in Linn County brings food security close to home
Families and farmers in Linn County had a delicious and nutritious new program to sink their teeth into this growing season, Linn County Government reported in
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November 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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An abandoned house near the town of Boicourt in #LinnCounty. #Kansas
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October 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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Linn County is seeing promising declines in unsheltered homelessness, thanks to innovative programs and community collaboration that are making a real impact on lives.

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Linn County homeless‑systems manager reports declines in unsheltered counts, outlines programs
Linn County’s homeless systems manager reported small declines in point‑in‑time unsheltered counts, described a paid lived‑experience advisory council, biometric lockers at the winter weather shelter, a landlord/tenant initiative funded with $100,000 (44 enrolled, 37 housed), and a community care team serving chronically unsheltered residents.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Linn County supervisors are at a crossroads, debating whether to settle on a 3.5% or 4% salary increase as they navigate budget challenges and employee retention.

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Linn County supervisors debate 3.5% vs. 4% salary placeholder as FY2027 budget cycle begins
Budget Director Sarah Barrows recommended a 3.5% placeholder for non‑bargaining salary increases; board members discussed moving to 4% to retain staff but noted an estimated $700,000 cost for manager increases at 3.5% and a potential countywide need for around $4 million to cover broader raises.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Linn County is taking a bold step into the future by updating its building codes and eliminating a controversial exemption for post-frame structures—find out what this means for local construction!

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Linn County board recommends moving to 2024 building codes, deletes post-frame exemption
The Linn County Building Board of Appeals on Jan. 3, 2024, voted to recommend multiple updates to county building codes — moving from 2021 to the 2024 model codes — and to remove a local exemption that had allowed some post-frame (pole) buildings under 1,000 sq ft to be built without engineered designs.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Cedar Rapids is taking bold steps to transform vacant and tax-delinquent properties into affordable housing through an innovative partnership with Linn County.

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Cedar Rapids outlines program to reclaim vacant, tax‑delinquent properties in partnership with Linn County
Cedar Rapids officials described a joint program with Linn County to use tax‑sale procedures, Chapter 657 court transfers and a 2023 enabling ordinance to move vacant, abandoned and tax‑delinquent parcels into nonprofit redevelopment. The city said it has acquired six properties since 2023 and disposed three to affordable‑housing groups.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Linn County is taking a bold step towards reform by creating a behavioral intervention specialist position in the sheriff’s office, aimed at diverting inmates to treatment instead of jail.

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Linn County to pursue hiring behavioral interventionist in sheriff’s office with opioid settlement funds
Supervisors discussed creating a sheriff’s office behavioral interventionist position funded for one year with opioid settlement dollars and agreed to place the vacancy request on Wednesday’s consent agenda; county staff said the role will support jail diversion and follow-up services for roughly 22 people currently in the jail who may qualify for diversion.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM