Linn County

Our Treasurer’s Office Team Lead Maddi recently received a letter of appreciation from an out-of-state customer. She is a shining example of Linn County staff putting customer satisfaction at the forefront of our work. Here is what the customer had to say: "Maddi, thank you for your email and assistance. When you reached out to me yesterday to help, I was quite shocked by the excellent response time...You were a breath of fresh air, solution driven, and genuine. Thank you so much." At Linn County, one of our core values is recognizing the contributions of our staff. Way to go, Maddi!

Today we welcomed six new hires to Linn County! We are excited to have them join us in Facilities, Juvenile Detention, LIFTS, and the Sheriff's Office. Help us congratulate them on their new roles! Looking to start a new career? Check out our current openings: https://lnkd.in/g8Bz8U9G

David Thielen, Executive Director of Linn County Community Services, recently joined nearly 2,000 county leaders in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. During the event, attendees discussed key federal policies, including childcare, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, tax policies, AI, behavioral health, and disaster preparedness. Thielen also participated in NACo’s Human Services and Education Steering Committee and the National Association of County Human Services Administrator Board of Directors. The conference wrapped up with a Capitol Hill Day of Action, where county leaders advocated for local priorities. Events like this help strengthen Linn County’s voice at the federal level!

Our Planning & Development Department recently hosted code officials from across Eastern Iowa for "When Disaster Strikes Evaluator Training." This essential training prepares qualified individuals to conduct Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluations—a critical role in community recovery efforts. Participants gained valuable skills, including: ? Understanding the role of a Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluator ? Learning how to assess building safety after a disaster ? Increasing awareness of operational hazards ? Meeting training and credentialing requirements To top it off, attendees enjoyed delicious catering from Willie Ray's Q Shack—a local favorite! Willy is known for his generosity, traveling to disaster-stricken areas to provide free meals to those in need. A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this training a success! Our communities are in good hands for when disaster strikes.

Today we welcomed four new hires to Linn County! They are starting their new roles in Child & Youth Development, the Sheriff's Office, and the Treasurer's Office. Help us give them a warm welcome! Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Visit our job opportunity page to see our current openings. If there are no positions currently available that interest you, you can fill out a form to get notified of future openings: https://lnkd.in/g8Bz8U9G

Are you looking for a new job? Consider work in local government! Linn County is hiring for a variety of positions in multiple departments. See the openings and apply: https://lnkd.in/gTPxn4sy

Today is Government Communicators Day! At Linn County, each story is crafted with care. From warm wishes to breaking news, we've got it all covered and it's the people behind the messages making it possible. Join us in recognizing the amazing contributions of our public communicators! #GovCommsDay #WeGetGov Pictured: Communications staff from Linn County, Linn County Conservation, Linn County Public Health, Black Hawk County, and Black Hawk County Public Health

Today we welcomed four new hires to Linn County! We are excited to have them join us in our service to Linn County. Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Visit our job opportunity page to see our current openings. If there are no positions currently available that interest you, you can fill out a form to get notified of future openings: https://lnkd.in/g8Bz8U9G

Our Mental Health Access Center Director Erin joined directors from the other seven Access Centers across the state at the Capitol to discuss topics including: ?? Mental health district realignments ?? Continued funding ?? Opioid settlement funds. We are excited to see what she learned and brings back to the Linn County Mental Health Access Center.

We recently hosted our quarterly Employee Recognition Breakfast, a heartwarming event dedicated to celebrating our outstanding team members. We honored employees for their years of dedicated service and recognized those nominated for and awarded the Exemplary Service Award. You can see the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gmVpVTPS As part of the gathering, we also took a moment to reflect and remember the lives of beloved Linn County employees we lost in 2024, honoring their invaluable contributions and cherished memories.