Linn County board votes to enter closed session citing Iowa Code for ordinances, economic-development and litigation

Feb 13, 2026

The board approved a motion to go into closed session under Iowa Code sections cited to discuss two draft ordinances to be kept confidential, draft economic-development matters, and pending litigation; the motion passed by voice vote and the public meeting was adjourned to closed session.

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The Chair moved and the board approved a motion to enter closed session during the Feb. 13 meeting, citing Iowa Code sections 21.51, 21.51a and 21.51c to permit confidential discussion of two draft ordinances, draft economic-development matters whose disclosure could harm the government's negotiating position, and pending litigation.

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