Landlords of Linn County

09/30/2025

Landlords of Linn County will not meet in October, as the Landlords of Iowa Annual Convention will be taking place, this year in Dubuque.

We hope to see everyone at the State Landlord Convention, Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at the Grand River Center.

$150 for those coming from across the state and $100 for anyone who signs up and pays dues as a new member.

We are working on a payment system through our website, not quite there yet! If you wish to pay our Treasurer, Susie Cronk, by check, that, too, is an option. Make checks payable to “DALA 2025 Convention” and mail to Susie Cronk @ 782 Caledonia Place Dubuque,IA 52001.

Rooms will be reserved at Grand Harbor Resort @ 350 Bell St Dubuque,IA 52001 (866) 994-9950 (next door to the convention center and no driving)

OR Hampton Inn @3434 Dodge St Dubuque,IA 52003 (833) 320-8601

When making room reservations, tell the Grand Harbor that you’re with the Landlord Convention.

Join the fun and don’t miss this great convention !

09/09/2025

Don’t miss our September meeting, this Thursday the 11th.

We’ll be joined by Leslie Neugebauer from Habitat for Humanity and Ray Druger from Cedar Rapids Solid Waste and Recycling. Both will share important updates that directly impact local landlords.

Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Location: Hiawatha Community Center – 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha
Time: Doors open at 11:45 AM
Lunch: Buffet available for $15 per person
RSVPs please RSVP by Tuesday night and pay for lunch using the link below.

Important Account Update – Action Required
We’ve launched a new website to better serve our members. With this update, a few quick steps are needed to ensure uninterrupted access and membership renewal:
Reset your password on the new website
RSVP and pay for the upcoming meeting
Add a card on file to keep your membership active and avoid any lapse

To review your membership and update your payment information, log in at www.landlordsoflinncounty.org
If you believe your subscription level is incorrect or need help accessing your account, contact us at info@illuminatedigital.net and we’ll get it sorted promptly.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing the valuable insights our guest speakers will share.

Let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for being part of Landlords of Linn County.

RSVP NOW

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Join Landlords of Linn County’s monthly meetings for networking, legal updates, and landlord education to stay informed and grow your rental business.

08/08/2025

How does a landlord ensure they rent to folks who can comfortably afford to pay the rent each month, take good care of your property, and be a good neighbor to the others around them?

Application screening! Learn how to catch red flags in an application, and gracefully decline potentially bad renters. Stay out of the courtroom and enjoy a peaceful landlord tenant experience.

Don’t miss our August meeting, Thursday 8/14, noon at Hiawatha City Hall meeting room, 101 Emmons Street. Lunch available for $15, cash or check only. Doors open at 11:45.

RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by Tuesday

Please include
1. Your name(s)
2. Eating lunch - yes or no

See you Thursday!

07/02/2025

We’re excited to welcome Ed Faber from Insurance Gurus as our guest speaker at the July Landlords of Linn County member meeting.

Ed will share valuable insights on multifamily property insurance, including how natural disasters are impacting insurance prices and provider availability. He will also discuss animal-related liability issues and the importance of having umbrella policies to protect your investments.

There will be time for questions and discussion at the end of the presentation. We hope to see you there!

Event Details:
📅 When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Hiawatha Community Center

Lunch:
A buffet lunch will be available for $15 per person — cash or check only (no credit cards, please).

RSVP Instructions:
Please email membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by 9:00 AM on Monday.
In your RSVP, include:

Your name(s)
Whether you will be having lunch (Yes or No)
If you’ve ordered a lunch but are unable to attend, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. We are responsible for paying for all meals reserved but not canceled.

See you next week!

06/07/2025

Don’t miss our June meeting, this coming Thursday at Hiawatha Community Center, 101 Emmons Street.

Cedar Rapids attorney Greg Usher has assisted many of our members. His programs on local rental issues and understanding Iowa Landlord Tenant Code always provide vital information.

Buffet lunch available for $15 per person. Cash or check only, sorry no credit cards.

When – Thursday June 12, 2025

Time – 11:45 doors open. Meeting starts at 12:00

Where – Hiawatha Community Center.

RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by Monday.
In your email we need to know 1. Your name(s) 2. Lunch Yes or No

If you need to cancel after ordering a meal, please let us know in advance, as we must pay for all meals ordered.

See you Thursday!

05/05/2025

Corey McGarvey of the Cedar Rapids Police Department will be the guest speaker for the Landlords of Linn County May member meeting. He will discuss safety and security, a particularly relevant topic for our members at this time.

Location: Hiawatha City Hall
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: Doors open at 11:45 AM

A buffet lunch will be available for $15 per person. Please note that we can only accept cash or check.

RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org
by 5:00 PM on Monday with:

1. The names of those attending
2. Eating lunch Yes/No

Please join us on Thursday!

02/09/2025

Ruby Perin from Linn County Public Health will be our guest speaker at the February 13th Landlords of Linn County member meeting, this coming Thursday.

Ms. Perin will discuss the Alliance for Environmental Hazards, Linn County’s priority concerns, and the work of the Linn County Healthy Homes Branch in addressing these hazards. She will also share available resources for landlords.

A buffet lunch will be available for $15 per person (cash or check only—no credit cards).

If Greg Usher’s schedule allows, he will provide an update on a case he won related to the CARES Act.

📍 Where: Hiawatha Community Center, 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha
📅 When: Thursday, February 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (Doors open at 11:45 AM)

RSVP: To ensure adequate seating and food, we need a head by Monday, February 10.

Email membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by 9:00 AM Monday with:

Your name(s)
Lunch: Yes or No
We look forward to seeing you!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Another great meeting is planned for Thursday, January 9

Attorney Greg Usher will be presenting our program. Bring your questions. Better yet, submit your questions early so that Greg can be prepared.

Greg has assisted many of our members with tenant-landlord issues and is gracious enough to share his knowledge with the Landlords of Linn County. So don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered.

A delicious buffet lunch is available for $15 per person. Cash or check only. Sorry, no credit cards.

When – Thursday, January 9, 2025

Time – 11:45 Doors open

Where – Hiawatha Community Center, 101 Emmons Street

RSVP
membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org
by 9:00AM Monday

In your email, we need to know:
1. Your name(s)
2. Lunch — yes or no
3. Any questions for our speaker

We look forward to seeing you!

10/30/2024

Another great speaker is scheduled for November’s Landlords of Linn County member meeting.

Stefanie Munsterman, Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Executive Director, will be discussing the procedures for emotional support animal requests and other reasonable accommodations. Bring your questions!

NOTE- We will be meeting in the LOWER level room of the Hiawatha Community Center.

Buffet lunch available for $15 per person. Cash or check only, sorry no credit cards.

When – Thursday November 14, 2024

Time – 11:45 doors open

Where – Hiawatha Community Center lower level enter through the main door.

RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by 9:00am Monday. Please include the names of all attending and yes/no if you’ll be eating.

See you soon!

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08/30/2024

Don’t miss the September 12th Landlords of Linn County member meeting.

We will learn about the Landlord and Tenant Incentive Program from the Alliance for Equitable Housing.

Hear about this pilot program designed to foster better tenant-landlord relationships, thereby enhancing access to housing for those who are hard to house. The aim is to support these individuals and the community of local landlords willing to take on this challenge. Be ready with your questions and concerns; they are looking for your feedback!

Where – Hiawatha Community Room at 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha
When – Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time – Doors will be open at 11:45 am. Meeting at Noon.
Buffet lunch is available for $15 per person. Cash or check only, sorry no credit cards.
RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by noon on Tuesday the 10th. In your email we need to know 1. Your name(s) 2. Lunch yes or no

See you on the 12th!

06/10/2024

Don’t miss our June meeting this Thursday, June 13.

Housing Code Enforcement Manager Greg Buelow and Chief Housing Inspector Alan Pansegrau will join us. There are again some code changes they will review, and will be open to any questions and input from our group.

This is information we all need, and these two always present an interesting and interactive program.

Our meeting will start at noon, doors open 11:45.
Hiawatha City Hall community room
101 Emmons Street

Lunch available $15, cash or check. (Sorry, no cards)

RSVP by Tuesday to
membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org
1. Names of those attending
2. Number of lunches

See you this week!

05/07/2024

The last meeting on Active Shooter was highly attended, so we thought a refresher would be in order. Lieutenant Chad Shover will be presenting again.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what to do in an Active Shooter situation.

When – Thursday, May 9, 2024

Time – 12:00 Doors open at 11:45

Where – Hiawatha Community Center

Buffet lunch is available for $15 per person. Cash or check only, sorry no credit cards.

RSVP to membership@landlordsoflinncounty.org by 7pm Tuesday. In your email, we need to know your name(s) and whether you are eating.