 Aging & Disability Resource Center of Linn County
The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Linn County has moved to its new location at 1240 26th Avenue Ct. SW in Cedar Rapids.
Seniors (and their families) who need help don't always know where to turn. Heritage Agency's Regional Aging & Disability Resource Center is a system of professionals who work together to coordinate services that will help an elderly person to continue living on their own as long as possible.  BACK TO TOP
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Assessor
The Linn County Assessor's Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Linn County Assessor's Office assesses real property in Linn County except property in Cedar Rapids. For property information, please visit the Assessor's website at http://linn.iowaassessors.com
Linn County Assessor's Office Mission Statement
Provide exceptional customer service, dedicated to accurate assessments, and utilizing the latest technologies to discover, list and value all property within Linn County in compliance with the laws and guidelines of the State of Iowa.BACK TO TOP |
Attorney
The Linn County Attorney is a constitutionally elected official. On July 1, 2010, Assistant Linn County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden was sworn in to serve as County Attorney. This vacancy was created when Linn County Attorney Harold Denton retired June 30 after serving in office since 2002. Vander Sanden ran unopposed for the office in the November 2010 election and was sworn in to serve as County Attorney in January 2011. The County Attorney is charged with the prosecution of criminal violations as defined by the Code of Iowa. The County Attorney's Office is comprised of 20 Assistant Linn County attorneys and 15 support staff personnel and is divided into three divisions: Criminal, Juvenile and Civil.BACK TO TOP |
Auditor Joel D. Miller, CERA
I am your County Auditor. I am an autonomous elected official of the County. I exercise most of my duties independently of the Board of Supervisors and other elected officials. I manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Auditor with the assistance of deputy auditors and managers. The Office is comprised of multiple departments and 19 full-time employees. During major elections, we employ up to 50 temporary employees and over 600 precinct election workers. We work as a team! ---JDM
Our vision: Every person engaged in local government.
Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service in a cost effective manner, to ensure fairness in the elections process, to maintain accurate financial records, real estate data, and Board minutes.
One of our goals is to be the most open and transparent government office in the State of Iowa.
Auditor's Open Records Policy (effective 11/1/2002; reaffirmed 2/3/2010)
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Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is located in the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
2013 Chairman - John Harris
2013 Vice Chairwoman - Lu Barron
To speak with a specific Supervisor, you can contact them directly:
Lu Barron, District 1 lu.barron@linncounty.org
Linda Langston, District 2 linda.langston@linncounty.org
Ben Rogers, District 3 ben.rogers@linncounty.org
Brent Oleson, District 4 brent.oleson@linncounty.org
John Harris, District 5 john.harris@linncounty.org
Contact the Linn County Board of Supervisors by calling (319) 892-5000 or emailing bd_supervisors@linncounty.org.
To see a map of the Supervisor districts, click here.
To find which district you live in, visit the Linn County Elections Services Website.
The Board of Supervisors is the executive and legislative branch of county government. The five members of the Board of Supervisors are elected by district and serve overlapping 4-year terms.
The Board of Supervisors serves as liaisons to many external organizations and internal County departments. Click here for a list of the 2013 liaison appointments.
Board of Supervisors Mission Statement:
To be leaders of goodwill, working and governing for the common good of the people in Linn County.
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Child Development Center
Linn County Child Development Center is a full-day early childhood program based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for children from 3 to 5 years of age. The center’s primary mission is to offer high quality child development service to families with low incomes and to children with special needs, so parents can hold employment or participate in college or job training.BACK TO TOP |
Community Services - Core Services
Linn County Community Services - Core Services has moved to its new location at 1240 26th Avenue Ct. SW in Cedar Rapids.
Linn County Community Services – Core Services provides financial management, administrative and planning services for human service programs run by the County. Core Services also organizes and participates in many community human services activities and collaboratives. BACK TO TOP |
County Conservation Board
The Linn County Conservation Board - since being established by an overwhelming vote of the people of Linn County in 1958, has acquired a total of 28 areas and 7,015 acres as places to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and recreate in the outdoors. Linn County Conservation Department offers parks, natural areas, preserves, historic sites, wetlands, and many educational and recreational opportunities. The Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers cascade from NW to SE across the county and offer many boating, fishing, and diverse water recreation opportunities. Each year, the one million+ visitors to the Linn County Parks provide an economic impact to our various local economies in excess of $42 million.
For information about the Conservation Board, facilities, activities, events and news, please visit our website: LinnCountyParks.com BACK TO TOP |
Emergency Management
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates emergency management programming for all residents and communities in Linn County, Iowa. The EMA addresses all risks that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the community, including natural disasters, man-made or technological incidents, and civil actions.
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Engineering & Secondary Road Department
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Finance And Budget
The Finance and Budget department is located at the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Finance and Budget Department oversees the Linn County budgeting process, audit, and financial reporting. Finance and Budget also provides ongoing management services for the County. The Finance and Budget Department provides these services for the County: Prepare annual operating budget Report and analyze performance measures Prepare Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Facilitate external audit Implement and review internal controls Develop accounting policies and procedures Advise the Board of Supervisors on financial issues Prepare and administer financial aspects of Capital Improvement Plan Analyze and issue debt Coordinate installation of financial software applications BACK TO TOP |
Historic Preservation
The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is comprised of nine Linn County residents who work to identify, preserve, and protect historic structures. The Commission administers and monitors the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant Program. Members are volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a 3-year term. They possess an interest or expertise in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general, or real estate.
Linn County is a Certified Local Government (CLG) for Historic Preservation in the State of Iowa. The Linn County Historic Preservation Commissioners' responsibilities are outlined in the State Historical Society of Iowa January 2007 publication, Iowa’s Certified Local Government Program: How to Apply for and Maintain CLG Status. Click here for an excerpt of that publication. For the complete publication, go to http://www.iowahistory.org/index.html and click on the "Historic Preservation" tab.
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Home Health
Home Health has moved to its new location at 1240 26th Avenue Ct. SW in Cedar Rapids. BACK TO TOP |
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is now located at 935 Second St. SW.
The Linn County Human Resources Department works to assure the citizens and employees of Linn County equitable and cost-effective employment practices that comply with the letter and spirit of federal and state laws and generally accepted employment practices. BACK TO TOP |
Information Technology (IT)
The Linn County IT department has moved to its new location at 1240 26th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Information Technology (IT) department is responsible for the security, accessibility and support of Linn County’s computer systems and networks. We support over 500 server, desktop and laptop computers. It is our job to make sure other county departments have the resources needed to better serve you. BACK TO TOP |
Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services
Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services provides a variety of services to youth and families in Linn County. The primary sources of funding are Linn County tax dollars and money provided through purchase of service agreements with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services is a division of the Linn County Community Services department. BACK TO TOP |
LIFTS
LIFTS provides safe door-to-door transportation for eligible elderly and disabled citizens in the metro area of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha. LIFTS also provides public transportation to all Linn County residents outside the metro area.BACK TO TOP |
Linn County General Assistance
Our Mission: To provide temporary assistance to low income Linn County residents who are ineligible for, or awaiting approval from Federal or State assistance programs according to Linn County Ordinance
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MHDD-Mental Health And Developmental Disability Services
We are in our new building. The address is 1240 26th Ave Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Linn County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Services is the county agency responsible for managing the funding for services for people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. This is done through the Central Point of Coordination office. The agency also provides direct services for people with disabilities through LInn County Service Coordination/Client Counseling. BACK TO TOP |
Options
Options of Linn County works with community businesses in providing employment services to adults with disabilities. Options is a publicly operated service provider within the Linn County Community Services department. Options serves over 350 people annually.
For additional information about our business services, please visit our website, www.OptionsWorks.org, or contact Amber O'Connor, Business Development Specialist. BACK TO TOP |
Planning and Development
The Linn County Planning and Development department is located at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, 935 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404-2100, on the first floor of the building.
The Linn County Department of Planning and Development is committed to providing excellence in customer service. This means that we strive to give complete and accurate information in a prompt and courteous manner. Our services are offered to all residents within the unincorporated area of Linn County. BACK TO TOP |
Public Health
Thank you for visiting Linn County Public Health! Our Department, Linn County Public Health (LCPH), serves nearly 215,000 residents of Linn County through its numerous programs and services to keep us healthy. LCPH educates and protects our community by offering programs that promote environmental safety, healthy life choices, safe food, immunization, and disease control. Our staff play a prominent role in partnering with the community to initiate innovative programs to address specific health issues. Please feel free to contact us at health@linncounty.org, or by calling 319-892-6000.
Mission: To prevent disease and injuries, promote healthy living, protect the environment and ensure public health preparedness.
Vision: Building a healthier Linn County.
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Purchasing Division
The Linn County Purchasing Division is located at the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Linn County Purchasing Division handles the procurement of goods and services for the county. The goal of the Purchasing Division is to ensure that the county receives the best products and services at the lowest possible price. The Purchasing Division is also responsible for the operation of the county's mailroom.
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Recorder
The Linn County Recorder's Office is located on the second floor of the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Linn County Recorder's office handles real estate records, birth, death and marriage records, as well as boat, snowmobile and all terrain vehicle registrations and titles. In addition, the office sells hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, including deer and turkey tags. BACK TO TOP |
Risk Management
Risk Management is located at the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids.
The Risk Management Department assists Linn County agencies in identifying, controlling, and minimizing loss exposures. The department also handles accident and liability claims involving Linn County owned property, striving to process citizen claims in a prompt, efficient and equitable manner. This department provides safety regulatory and training guidance for all Linn County government employees.BACK TO TOP |
Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Brian D. Gardner
MISSION: To protect the lives and property of the citizens of this county by providing the best, most professional law enforcement attainable.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office is the second largest sheriff's office in Iowa. Our main responsibilities include law enforcement, civil processing, and to maintain a correctional facility. The Correctional Center had an average daily population of 303 and booked in 12,319 prisoners in fiscal year 2009/2010 however this number is low due to the jail being offline part of that year because of the flood. The jails daily population average is currently 363 prisoners.
The Communications Center dispatches additional police agencies, fire departments, and ambulance services. Over 51,415 calls for service were dispatched in fiscal year 2009/2010.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office also provides a paramedic-level Rescue unit that assists with car accidents, fires, and medical calls to the residents of Linn County.
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Soil Conservation
MISSION: The Linn County Soil Conservation Department's mission is to assist landowners, operators, and other entities of Linn County with soil and water conservation planning and implementation of conserving practices. The objectives are to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and increase public awareness of natural resource concerns.BACK TO TOP |
Treasurer
The Linn County Treasurer's Office is located on the first floor of the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Property taxes and Motor Vehicle renewals can be paid online at www.IowaTaxAndTags.gov.
The Linn County Treasurer provides the following services:
collects property tax for all real estate, mobile homes, utilities and special assessments for all tax levying and tax certifying entities of the county
administers the Iowa Property Tax Credit Program
conducts the annual tax sale for the collection of delinquent taxes
processes vehicle transactions including title issuance, registration renewals, personalized and other special license plates, junking certificates
notes and releases security interest as an agent of the State of Iowa
collects road use tax (now known as Fee for New Registration)
processes credit and refunds of fees
administers finances, banking services, cash management and investments for the County
receives all money payable to the County and acts as the central depository for all county offices and departments
It is our goal to provide friendly, quality and accurate information to our customers, the residents of Linn County, and to be prudent and responsible in managing the financial assets of Linn County. BACK TO TOP |
Veteran Affairs
Linn County Veteran Affairs is located at:
1240 26th Avenue Court SW, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52404
Linn County's VA-certified staff helps eligible veterans apply for compensation and pension programs to assist veterans and their dependents, including the following:
-Compensation for Service-Connected Disability/Death
-Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension
-Death Pension for Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children
-Aid and Attendance for Nursing Home and Housebound Veterans
-Appeals of Unfavorable VA Rulings
-Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR)
-Application for Iowa Veterans Home
The staff also assists with:
-Obtaining military records and awards.
-Distributing grave markers and flag holders for Linn County.
-Networking with Veteran's Administration Hospitals.
-Networking with other VA facilities and social service agencies.
-Conducts Mind Body Medicine Support Groups for PTSD.
The veteran must have been discharged under honorable conditions and have served 90 days or more of Federal active duty service.
MISSION STATEMENT
Serve each veteran Remember their service Understand their needs.
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Youth Services
Both Linn County Juvenile Detention and Youth Shelter used to be under the “Youth Services of Linn County” umbrella. Linn County Youth Shelter officially closed its doors on April 30, 2010. In October of 2011 there was a “reorganization” effort and the Youth Services name was changed to Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services. The Juvenile Detention Center and multiple detention diversion programs now fall under the new title. BACK TO TOP |
