Linn County.
county in Iowa, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Linn County utilized a rebate program in Oregon, Laird serves as VP for Pacific Power, and Bend is located in Oregon.Some support1 report
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Van Buren Elementary School is located in Linn County, and Cedar Rapids is the seat of Linn County.Some support2 reports
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Iowa state agency provides funding for urban water quality projects in Kalona and Linn County.Some support3 reports
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Google proposes to develop a data center in Linn County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Linn County board of supervisors approved a moratorium on new data center development.Some support1 report
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Linn County is considering Malheur County's citation ordinance, while Andy Gardner discussed truancy fines with local officials.Some support1 report
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Sami Scheetz and Meyer are contesting the board of supervisors race in Linn County.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Atkins City Administrator Scott Flory is involved in an objection to a proposed Alliant Energy gas project near Fairfax and Linn County.Some support1 report
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Kirkwood Community College operates within Linn County's district.Some support1 report
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Marion is located within Linn County, and Nicolas AbouAssaly serves as the Mayor of Marion.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The county seat is in the city of Cedar Rapids, and the local landfill is now receiving waste from the operational data center of Google.Some support1 report
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Severe tornado damage occurred in Linn and Buchanan Counties, Iowa, on August 8, 2026.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Linn County affirmed the EMS election, and the county seat is located in Cedar Rapids.Some support3 reports
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Mercy Medical Center is located in Linn County and serves as an Iowa hospital, with Chris Mitchell representing the Iowa Hospital Association.Some support1 report
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Municipalities in the Cedar Rapids area formed a regional working group to coordinate local services.Some support1 report
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Linn County is implementing new ordinances requiring water studies and impact reviews for data center development.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Linn County implemented a moratorium on data center operations following concerns over their impact.Some support1 report
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Linn County is located in Iowa. Larry Weber works with Iowa's hydroscience lab.Some support3 reports
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Dubuque County and Linn County are located in Iowa, and Kirsten Running-Marquardt serves as Linn County Supervisor.Some support2 reports
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Alliant Energy, led by Dennis Jordan, is proposing a new energy generation plant in the Cedar Rapids area of Linn County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A power plant site near the Benton County line is seeking an air quality permit, following a failing grade given to Linn County.Some support1 report
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Todd Taylor, the Linn County Auditor, has addressed the issue of alleged Chinese interference while serving in his official capacity in Iowa.Some support1 report
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The Central City business is located in northern Linn County.Some support1 report
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Data center expansion in Cedar Rapids and Linn County is causing strain on local governance and reshaping the housing market.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Palo staff, a city within Iowa, consulted a water study related to Cedar Rapids.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Local events in Iowa include receiving annual cancer research funding and a fatal shooting in Linn County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Local groups and experts in Linn County collaborate with the EPA to discuss the health impacts of emissions and federal standards governing the Morgan Valley Energy Center.Some support1 report
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TEAMS and Waypoint are raising funds and providing aid for housing and domestic violence in Linn County.Some support1 report
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In Cedar Rapids, a development agreement was approved by the City Council, offering tax incentives for expansion, while Fairfax residents are affected by the construction.Some support1 report
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Around Linn County this week
News at the entities that move Linn County most-
Iowa StructuralAAA reports average regular gas prices in the state of Iowa/Nebraska.Moves Linn County
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NextEra Energy StructuralGhazala Hashmi conducted a statewide listening tour in Virginia amid concerns regarding energy mergers.Moves Linn County
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Cedar Rapids StructuralJen Neumann serves as school board president while Tawana Lannin continues as superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District.Moves Linn County
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board of supervisors StructuralThe Marin County board of supervisors is seeking approval for an interim housing plan.Moves Linn County
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Alliant Energy StructuralPlanning is underway for a gas peaker plant in Cerro Gordo County involving Alliant Energy.Moves Linn County
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Environmental Protection Agency StructuralThe Environmental Protection Agency is administering the 'Solar for All' program in Indiana, following a judicial directive to reinstate it.Moves Linn County
Connections
The 31 strongest of 167, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kirsten Running-Marquardt Structural
Kirsten Running-Marquardt serves as the appointed Supervisor for Linn County.
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Iowa Structural
Linn County is a formal administrative subdivision operating under the jurisdiction and governance of the State of Iowa.
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NextEra Energy Structural
NextEra Energy owns and operates the Duane Arnold nuclear facility in Linn County, relying on local rezoning and funding agreements.
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Cedar Rapids Structural
Cedar Rapids serves as the physical location and operational base for the administrative functions of Linn County.
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Google Structural
Linn County provides the necessary location, permitting, and waste management infrastructure for Google's data center operations.
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Alliant Energy Structural
Alliant Energy's power plant project is subject to Linn County's regulatory review and generates local economic activity.
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Palo Structural
Palo council bases its data center ordinances on Linn County regulations, and Palo is geographically located within Linn County.
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EMS Structural
Linn County formally affirmed EMS into a body or service structure through an election.
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board of supervisors Structural
The Board of Supervisors functions as the governing body for Linn County, evidenced by its regulatory actions.
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James Danly Transactional
Danly visited Linn County to announce a loan, establishing a specific, high-impact transactional link.
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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides financial funding for projects within Linn County.
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Sami Scheetz Structural
Sami Scheetz holds a formal elected office as a Supervisor for Linn County, responsible for development projects.
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Environmental Protection Agency Structural
Linn County operates under the regulatory oversight and collaborates with the functional mandates of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Malheur County Structural
Linn County is considering adopting a citation ordinance established by Malheur County.
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Atkins Transactional
Atkins is undergoing a formal review process involving the issuance of an objection to Linn County.
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Andy Gardner Operational
Andy Gardner discussed truancy fines with officials from Linn County.
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Langston Transactional
Langston provided assistance in overseeing rebuilding efforts undertaken by Linn County in 2016.
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Meyer Operational
Meyer is actively contesting a board of supervisors race within Linn County.
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Kirkwood Community College Structural
Kirkwood Community College operates within the administrative district of Linn County.
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Todd Taylor Structural
Todd Taylor holds the formal position of Auditor for Linn County.
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Central City Shared context
Central City is geographically located within Linn County.
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Waypoint Operational
The company provides services in partnership with the county to aid in housing and domestic violence issues.
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Van Buren Shared context
Van Buren Elementary School is geographically located within the boundaries of Linn County.
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Mercy Medical Center Shared context
Mercy Medical Center operates within the geographic boundaries of Linn County.
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Marion Shared context
Marion is geographically located within Linn County.
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Florida Power & Light Shared context
Florida Power & Light's CEO discussed financing for a local plant within Linn County.
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American Lung Association Shared context
The American Lung Association assessed Linn County's air quality status.
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Morgan Valley Operational
Morgan Valley is actively challenging Linn County by presenting an objection.
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Charlie Nichols Operational
Charlie Nichols introduced a data center idea to Linn County.
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Portland Mentioned together
A single snapshot links Entity B (Portland) to a political figure who was from B, but no direct co-mention or interaction with Entity A (Linn County) is established.
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Mount Vernon Mentioned together
The evidence describes an incident in Linn County but provides no information regarding Mount Vernon.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Linn County utilized a rebate program in Oregon, Laird serves as VP for Pacific Power, and Bend is located in Oregon.
- Van Buren Elementary School is located in Linn County, and Cedar Rapids is the seat of Linn County.
- Iowa state agency provides funding for urban water quality projects in Kalona and Linn County.
- Linn County board of supervisors approved a moratorium on new data center development.
- Linn County is considering Malheur County's citation ordinance, while Andy Gardner discussed truancy fines with local officials.
- Sami Scheetz and Meyer are contesting the board of supervisors race in Linn County.
August 2026
8 events- Atkins City Administrator Scott Flory is involved in an objection to a proposed Alliant Energy gas project near Fairfax and Linn County.
- Kirkwood Community College operates within Linn County's district.
- The county seat is in the city of Cedar Rapids, and the local landfill is now receiving waste from the operational data center of Google.
- Severe tornado damage occurred in Linn and Buchanan Counties, Iowa, on August 8, 2026.
- Linn County affirmed the EMS election, and the county seat is located in Cedar Rapids.
- Mercy Medical Center is located in Linn County and serves as an Iowa hospital, with Chris Mitchell representing the Iowa Hospital Association.
- Municipalities in the Cedar Rapids area formed a regional working group to coordinate local services.
- Linn County implemented a moratorium on data center operations following concerns over their impact.
July 2026
10 events- Marion is located within Linn County, and Nicolas AbouAssaly serves as the Mayor of Marion.
- Linn County is implementing new ordinances requiring water studies and impact reviews for data center development.
- Linn County is located in Iowa. Larry Weber works with Iowa's hydroscience lab.
- Dubuque County and Linn County are located in Iowa, and Kirsten Running-Marquardt serves as Linn County Supervisor.
- Alliant Energy, led by Dennis Jordan, is proposing a new energy generation plant in the Cedar Rapids area of Linn County.
- A power plant site near the Benton County line is seeking an air quality permit, following a failing grade given to Linn County.
- Todd Taylor, the Linn County Auditor, has addressed the issue of alleged Chinese interference while serving in his official capacity in Iowa.
- The Central City business is located in northern Linn County.
- Data center expansion in Cedar Rapids and Linn County is causing strain on local governance and reshaping the housing market.
- Palo staff, a city within Iowa, consulted a water study related to Cedar Rapids.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Google proposes to develop a data center in Linn County.
- Local events in Iowa include receiving annual cancer research funding and a fatal shooting in Linn County.
- Local groups and experts in Linn County collaborate with the EPA to discuss the health impacts of emissions and federal standards governing the Morgan Valley Energy Center.
- TEAMS and Waypoint are raising funds and providing aid for housing and domestic violence in Linn County.
- In Cedar Rapids, a development agreement was approved by the City Council, offering tax incentives for expansion, while Fairfax residents are affected by the construction.