Snowmobile Trail Plan Faces Liability Hurdles in Linn County
Linn County supervisors likely oppose formal designation of an 80 mile snowmobile trail with Jones and Delaware counties due to liability concerns. Insurance officials warn authorization could heighten legal exposure, while conservation officials weigh budget tweaks to secure possible state funding.
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Linn County
Iowa State Snowmobile Association
Jones
Delaware
Ken Schriner
Linn
the Gazette
County Conservation Department
Jones County
Earl Beisell
Beisell
Board of Supervisors
Linn County to target 51 roads for dust control this year
The 1985 Safety Dust Control Program seeks approval to treat 51 Linn County roads. Eight will receive bitumen, the rest calcium chloride, with total cost around 112000 dollars. Residents may hire county or private contractors with permits, and prices rise slightly from last year.
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Linn County
Jerry Nelson
Nelson
IDOT Offers Linn County 56700 To Settle Highway 150 Issue
The Iowa Department of Transportation offered Linn County 56700 to settle the dispute over the Highway 150 curve at County Home Road intersection. The county sought state funds to fix or cover repair costs after agreeing to assume jurisdiction north of Hiawatha. County engineer said 56700 should cover the job. supervisors to discuss at next work session.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Linn County
County Home Road
IDOT
Hiawatha
Urbana
IDOT to sell 18 acre Linn County tract near I 380
The Iowa Department of Transportation offers 18 acres in Washington Township Linn County for sale. Zoned agricultural with $10,800 appraisal. Bids due by 1 p.m. April 17 at the Right of Way Office Ames. 10 percent down, balance in 30 days after acceptance.
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Ames
Linn County
Iowa Department of Transportation
Washington Township
IDOT
Officials hear positive report on C R airport drainage plan
Linn County officials and residents heard engineers outline a drainage scheme for Cedar Rapids airport. Three detention basins will hold runoff and a storm sewer network will slow outflow to prevent flooded basements amid ongoing work on county road easements.
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C.R
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Airport Commission
Tom Tauke
Max Hinkle
Hinkle
Jerry Nelson
the Gazette
Nelson
Ken Schriner
Board of Supervisors
Wayne Overman
Howard R. Green Engineering
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