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HFRD, and County Emergency Services are asking everyone to stay off the roads if there is not an urgent need to go somewhere.  Another storm system with freezing rain is broadcast for Tuesday, from 10am to 10pm. Stay safe, and please watch out for your neighbors!

ON NOVEMBER 14, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MOTIONED TO OPEN THE INTERSECTION TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC BY CONVERTING THE RESERVE STRIP INTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND TO REQUEST THAT LINN COUNTY TRANSFER THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF HARRISBURG BY A VOTE OF 4-0.

Harrisburg Fall Drug Take Back Event - Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm

The Linn County Sheriff's Office periodically participates in the Drug Enforcement Administrations National Drug Take Back event in the Harrisburg Community.  During these events, citizens are able to dispose of their unused/unwanted medications, including pet medications.

This year's Spring Drug Take Back Event is Saturday, October 28th.   The Linn County Sheriff's Office personnel will be at City Hall, located at 120 Smith St., between the hours of 2:30pm to 3:30. 

What kind of Code Enforcement does the City have available?

The City does send notices to people when there are ordinance violations.  This is done on a complaint basis, with the exception of tall weeds and grass, and ditches.    Code Enforcement is important, but in a small city like ours, we must focus on priorities, and sometimes code enforcement issues, unless they are a danger to a community, or violate state regulations, become a lower priority. We do have to observe the perceived violations, and in a way that’s legal for a City to do so.  

Due to the Red Flag Warning, and Excessive Heat Warning until Wednesday, 11:00pm, the Harrisburg Library will be open additional/longer hours at the beginning of this week.  Citizens can visit the Library to cool down, and can check out some cool books while there! 

Harrisburg Cooling Shelter

Monday:       12:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday:       12:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday:  12:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday:      1:00pm-8:00pm

Friday:           9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday:      10:00am-3:00pm

Please see below for a copy of the approved Public Event Permit being held on September 21st and 22nd, 2024.

The Linn County Fire Defense Board has declared a burn ban on all fires except gas BBQ style appliances.  This ban is in place from now until the end of the red flag period this coming week. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch from Aug 12th through Aug 14th, and an Excessive Heat Watch Aug 13 through Aug 17.  Please use extreme caution when outdoors, whether recreating or working.