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Linn County PZC Sets Second Meeting for Review of MVEC Gas Power Plant Rezoning Application
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at the Kirkwood Hotel to review the Morgan Valley Energy Center Gas Power Plant Rezoning Application for a second time.

First-time candidate enters Iowa’s education debate
Mike Bergman doesn’t view politics as an enjoyable undertaking. The longtime Mount Vernon resident saw Republican incumbent Cindy Golding was running for reelection unopposed and said he couldn’t sit back and do nothing. “There [has] been a lot of crazy laws in my opinion coming…
General Election: Absentee Ballot Request Forms Now Available
Completed request forms must be received by the Election Services office by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
General Election: Absentee Ballot Request Forms Now Available
Completed request forms must be received by the Election Services office by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
General Election: Absentee Ballot Request Forms Now Available
Completed request forms must be received by the Election Services office by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
Public Meetings Set for Review of Morgan Valley Energy Center Gas Power Plant Rezoning Application
Meetings will be held in September and October.
Public Meetings Set for Review of Morgan Valley Energy Center Gas Power Plant Rezoning Application
Meetings will be held in September and October.
Ribbon Cutting Set to Celebrate Opening of New Secondary Road Department Headquarters
Join us Tuesday, September 29 at 2 p.m. for the ribbon cutting!
Ribbon Cutting Set to Celebrate Opening of New Secondary Road Department Headquarters
Join us Tuesday, September 29 at 2 p.m. for the ribbon cutting!
Linn County Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The award represents a significant achievement in governmental budgeting.
Linn County Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The award represents a significant achievement in governmental budgeting.
Temporary Use/Special Event Permits Required for Public Events Held in Unincorporated Linn County
These permits help ensure that events have safeguards in place to protect attendees, vendors, and event organizers with minimal disruption to surrounding areas and property owners.