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Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Board Room, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please call Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>
12/16/196:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
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Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-12-18 17:00:00 -0600
12/18/194:00 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600
1/06/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session at 10:00 and Budget Review at 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-11-26 15:30:00 -060012/11/1910:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Blindness Support Group
<p>The Linn County blindness support group will have its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, 12 December 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. in Sedlacek Hall at Cottage Grove Place, 2115 1<sup>st</sup> Av SE, in Cedar Rapids. This meeting will be primarily social, as it’s holiday time. Many of us will be bringing holiday treats to share, and we plan some games and other interactive activities.</p> 2019-11-13 15:00:00 -060012/12/191:00 p.m.Cottage Grove PlaceCedar Rapids -
Linn County Blindness Support Group
<p>The Linn County blindness support group will have its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, 12 December 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. in Sedlacek Hall at Cottage Grove Place, 2115 1<sup>st</sup> Av SE, in Cedar Rapids. This meeting will be primarily social, as it’s holiday time. Many of us will be bringing holiday treats to share, and we plan some games and other interactive activities.</p> 2019-11-13 15:00:00 -060012/12/191:00 p.m.Cottage Grove PlaceCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Budget Review</p> 2019-11-26 15:30:00 -060012/13/191:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Work Session at 10:00 a.m. and a Budget Review at 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-12-04 11:00:00 -060012/16/1910:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Meet a Linn County Wildlife Rehabilitator
<p dir="ltr">Meet Linn County wildlife rehabilitator Amber Oldfield and learn about her job caring for and rehabilitating wildlife in our region. Amber will bring artifacts and a few of the critters in her care, as well as answer all of your questions about wildlife rehabilitation, the animals you see in your neighborhood, and more! Free</p> 2019-10-15 02:00:00 -050012/15/191:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Department Head Updates</p> 2019-12-04 10:30:00 -060012/17/199:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session at 10:00 a.m. and a Budget Review at 1:30 p.m. </p> 2019-12-04 15:31:00 -060012/18/1910:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
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Linn County Food Systems Council Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p> 2019-12-26 10:30:00 -0600
12/26/199:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Let's Knit a Swedish Style Ragg Sock
<p>This class will introduce to you the basics of sock knitting. From the cuff down, you will enjoy this practical, traditional Scandinavian everyday sock. Ragg socks are knitted typically in worsted weight yarn, are knit with two colors, and are used mostly during the winter. These are truly a quick knit! To join this class, you must be able to knit, purl, knit in the round, and change colors. This is a weekly class from 2/11 - 3/3/20.</p> 2019-11-29 12:00:00 -0600
2/11/2010:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Let's Knit Thrummed Mittens
<p dir="ltr">The infamous Yarn Harlot describes a thrum as “a little wisp of unspun fleece or roving that is knit into your project every so often”. We are going to knit mittens using thrums to make our mittens extra hygge (cozy) and warm. Most knitters of thrummed mittens buy white roving and a darker yarn, but you can use any colored roving and any colored yarn for your mittens for fun too! You will need:</p><p dir="ltr">100 grams/3.5 oz. ball of worsted weight wool (app. 220 yards) </p><p dir="ltr">50 grams wool roving, divided into two halves for the two mittens </p><p dir="ltr">2 US size#6 (4.0 mm) (or the size needles required to get gauge, probably the size recommended on ball band) </p><p dir="ltr">Locking stitch markers </p><p dir="ltr">Ruler/measuring tape </p><p dir="ltr">Scissors </p><p dir="ltr">Darning needle </p><p dir="ltr">10” piece of cotton yarn/waste yarn to use as stitch holder</p><p><strong>This class runs 4 weeks from 1/7/20-1/28/20</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-12-06 12:00:00 -0600
1/07/2010:00 a.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Human Rights Day Celebration with UNA-USA and Amnesty International
<p>Aaron Page, Adjunct Lecturer in the University of Iowa College of Law will be the speaker for a joint meeting of the Linn County Chapter of UNA-USA and Group 181 of Amnesty International in celebration of International Human Rights Day which falls on December 10. The title of his talk is "Making the Possible Impossible? Obstacles on the Path to Protecting Environmental and Human Rights Defenders from SLAPP Suits and Judicial Harassment". He will talk about efforts to protect human rights and environmental defenders, and some pitfalls and obstacles.</p> 2019-11-23 21:00:00 -060012/12/197:00 p.m.First Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session</p> 2019-12-11 11:00:00 -06001/02/2010:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session at 10:00 a.m. and Budget Reviews at 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-12-11 03:30:00 -06001/08/2010:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session at 10:00 a.m. and Budget Reviews at 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-12-11 03:30:00 -06001/08/2010:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Work Session at 10:00 a.m. and Budget Reviews at 1:30 p.m.</p> 2019-12-11 15:30:00 -06001/06/2010:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Elected Officials Updates</p> 2019-12-11 10:30:00 -06001/07/209:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Budget Review</p> 2019-12-11 15:30:00 -06001/10/201:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Adjustment Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center Board Room, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>
12/30/196:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Adjustment Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center Board Room, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>
2/23/206:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Adjustment Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center Board Room, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>
3/22/206:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
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Kayak Safety Practice - Pool Time!
<p>A pool can be a good substitute during the winter to practice for the open waters. It also provides an opportunity to refine paddling skills under a controlled environment rather than out on the river itself. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cedar-Rapids-Parks-and-Recreation-201965814237/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/linncountyconservation/" target="_blank">Linn County Conservation - Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area</a> are teaming up this fall and winter to promote safer kayaking with pool time at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bender-Pool-171643749563187/" target="_blank">Bender Pool</a>, 940 14th Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. Drop in pool sessions will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on:<br>November 17<br>December 1<br>December 15<br>January 12<br>January 26<br>February 9<br>February 23<br><br>Minimum age is 10 years old. Everyone will be required to be in swimwear and a lifejacket. A helmet is required for practicing those rolls. Youth must be supervised by an adult. In case of an inclement weather, the City of Cedar Rapids weather/events line is (319) 286-5700 –listen for the Bender Pool prompt. Cost $10 per session. </p> 2019-11-25 18:30:00 -0600
12/15/194:30 p.m.Bender PoolCedar Rapids -
CRFD Safety Scoop: Current Schemes and Scams
<p><strong>Safety Scoop - Current Schemes & Scams</strong></p><p>Sergeant Shawn Ireland, Linn County Deputy Sheriff's Office, Detective Bureau and a presenter with Linn County TRIAD, will discuss current trends and crimes happening in our area related to scams. He will provide information on warning signs, methods and tactics used by scammers. His presentation is interactive and he will answer audience questions. He will also discuss how to protect yourself and what to do if you become a victim of a crime. Scammers often prey on financial motivations, fear, or pressure to respond quickly. Older adults are especially vulnerable.</p><p>Refreshments provided - parking limited. Enter building on the 8th Street SE/First Avenue SE. Call 319.286.5166 for additional information and/or accommodations.</p><p><br></p> 2019-11-04 12:00:00 -0600
1/22/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
CRFD Safety Scoop - Disaster Preparations
<p><strong>CRFD Safety Scoop - Disaster Preparation. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm February 26, 2020</strong></p><p>Steve M. O’Konek, Coordinator, Linn County Emergency Management Agency, will discuss how participants can prepare for natural or man-made disasters by providing tips, tricks and ideas to help people be prepared should disaster strike. Some topics included in the presentation: How to be prepared by having a plan, using tools to help be ready and personal preparedness such as medications, pets. </p><p>Central Fire Station - 713 First Avenue SE. Safety Scoop is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided, parking limited. Optional tour offered after the presentation. Call 319.286.5166 for questions or accommodations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Steve M. O’Konek |Coordinator</p><p>Linn County Emergency Management Agency</p> 2019-11-18 12:00:00 -0600
2/26/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
2020 Safety Scoop - Gadgets For Better Living
<p><strong>2020 Safety Scoop - Gadgets For Better Living - May 27, 2020</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>Safety is a priority for older adults who want to “age in place” and falls are one of their biggest concerns. Sharon Tauke, SHIIP Volunteer and Linn County TRIAD presenter, will show and discuss different gadgets that can assist adults to remain in their homes safely.</p><p>CRFD Safety Scoop is FREE open to everyone. Refreshments provided. Parking limited. More information and/or accommodations, call 319.286.5166</p> 2019-11-05 12:00:00 -0600
7/22/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
Financial Exploitatin
<p>Laura Kriegermeier of Heritage Area Agency on Aging, Elder Rights Coordinator and presenter with Linn County TRIAD, will discuss Financial Exploitation and its role as a type of Elder Abuse. She will provide information about the types of Financial Abuse, warning signs, and ways to report this exploitation. She will provide real life examples and how you can protect you or your loved ones from falling victim of financial abuse.</p><p>Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided - parking limited. Enter on the 8th Street SE/First Avenue SE side of the building. Call 319.286.5166 for additional questions and/or accommodations.</p> 2019-11-05 12:00:00 -0600
6/24/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids -
CRFD Safety Scoop: Managing the Medicare Maze
<p><strong>CRFD Safety Scoop</strong></p><p>Are you turning 65 or thinking about retiring soon? Here are some question you may have about Medicare. When should I enroll? Do I need Medicare if I plan to continue to work? Do I need a supplement or should I sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan? Sharon Tauke, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Volunteer and Linn County TRIAD presenter is prepared to answer your Medicare questions.</p><p><strong>Refreshments provided - parking Limited. </strong> Enter the building at the corner of 8th Street SE and First Avenue. <strong> Call 319.286.5166 </strong>for additional questions and/or if accommodations are needed.</p> 2019-11-04 12:00:00 -0600
7/22/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Fire DepartmentCedar Rapids