Linn County Services During Federal Government Shutdown

The federal government has shut down after Congress did not reach a funding agreement by midnight on September 30. Most County services and programs will continue without interruption at this time. Linn County is monitoring the federal shutdown and will update its website should this information change.

Recorder's Office

Services provided by the Linn County Recorder's Office are not impacted by the federal government shutdown. The Recorder's Office will continue to provide services, including processing passports, as usual. The shutdown could, however, impact passport processing times, so travelers should leave themselves sufficient time before any upcoming trips. You can check current processing times and track your passport application status at travel.state.gov.

Soil Conservation

As a partnering agency based out of the USDA Service Center in Marion, the Linn County Soil Conservation Department relies heavily on our USDA partner for office space, and a variety of physical and technical resources needed to work with landowners, agricultural producers, and the public upon request. While the federal government is shutdown, the USDA Service Center is closed and access to technical resources is limited. However, partnering staff in the Soil Conservation Department are available and can be reached by Linn County emails or by phone.

While state and federal cost share programs, technical support, and other resource-based services have been impacted by the federal government shutdown and are largely unavailable, please contact the Linn County Soil Conservation Department for services we may still be able to provide.

How to contact Soil Conservation staff:

Veteran Services

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a contingency plan during federal government shutdowns. According to the VA, veteran health care and benefits will continue.

• Health care: VA medical centers and outpatient clinics will remain open and continue providing care.
• Payments: Disability compensation, pension, GI Bill, and housing payments will continue thanks to advance mandatory funding.
• Claims and appeals: VA will continue processing claims and appeals. Some non-essential outreach or support functions could be limited.
• Burial: Burials at VA national cemeteries continue.

Resources for veterans and families:

• Linn County Veteran Services remains open: Please call 319-892-5160 to schedule an appointment to apply for local, state, and federal benefits.
• VA Call Center: VA's primary call center (800-MYVA411)
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, press 1

Contact a Linn County Department

For a list of all Linn County departments and how to contact them, visit our online department directory.