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Tourism Growth in Linn County Lacks Public Dollar Total
Around townTourism is tied to Linn County’s growth, but the size of the economic impact is not established.
Linn County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026
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Iowa Residents Oppose Gas Plant Plans Near Data Centers
Around townResidents are challenging plans for a new Iowa gas plant as data-center development increases demand for electricity.
Linn County Iowa DeskNov 6, 2026
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Cedar Rapids voters approve bond package for emergency facilities
Around townCedar Rapids residents approved a 2026 bond package for new fire and emergency facilities.
Linn County Iowa DeskNov 5, 2026
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Linn supervisors deny Morgan Valley rezoning application
Housing and developmentLinn County supervisors denied a rezoning application connected to Morgan Valley, affecting a housing and development proposal.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 23, 2026
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Linn County supervisors reject Alliant gas plant proposal
Around townThe Linn County Board of Supervisors rejected Alliant Energy’s proposal to build a natural gas power plant.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 21, 2026
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Linn County commission deadlocks on power plant rezoning
Housing and developmentThe Linn County commission did not reach a decision on Alliant Energy’s request to rezone land for a power plant.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 20, 2026
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‘Save Morgan Valley’ wins first round in plant rezoning fight
Housing and developmentThe group’s first-round win moves a rezoning dispute involving an Alliant Energy power plant into its next stage.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 20, 2026
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Linn County commission deadlocks on Alliant rezoning
Housing and developmentThe Linn County commission did not reach a decision on Alliant Energy’s request to rezone land for a power plant.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 20, 2026
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Linn supervisors approve Morgan Valley host agreement
Around townLinn County supervisors approved a host community agreement connected to the proposed Morgan Valley power plant.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 15, 2026
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Linn County commission to revisit Morgan Valley rezoning request
Housing and developmentThe Linn County commission will return to a request to rezone property for the Morgan Valley gas plant.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 3, 2026
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Linn County commission to revisit Morgan Valley rezoning Oct. 19
Housing and developmentThe Linn County zoning commission is set to revisit rezoning tied to the Morgan Valley Energy Center on Oct. 19.
Linn County Iowa DeskOct 2, 2026
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Linn County panel tables Morgan Valley rezoning request
Housing and developmentThe Linn County Planning Commission tabled a rezoning application tied to the Morgan Valley Energy Center.
Linn County Iowa DeskSep 29, 2026
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Cedar Rapids council disruptions prompt free-speech questions
Police, fire and courtsDisruptions at Cedar Rapids City Council meetings have focused attention on the balance between public debate and orderly proceedings.
Linn County Iowa DeskSep 20, 2026
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Linn County schedules meetings on Morgan Valley Energy Center
Around townLinn County has scheduled public meetings about the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center.
Linn County Iowa DeskSep 17, 2026
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Rio Burritos Plans Second Cedar Rapids Location
Business openingsRio Burritos is opening another Cedar Rapids restaurant and introducing a new menu with the expansion.
Linn County Iowa DeskSep 5, 2026
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Linn County auditor says voter challenge surge isn't fraud
Around townVoter challenges have increased in Linn County, but the county auditor says the rise should not be treated as evidence of fraud.
Linn County Iowa DeskSep 5, 2026