Johnson County

Jennifer Sherer (right), director of the State Worker Power Initiative with the Economic Policy Institute, speaks during the Johnson County manufactured home park press conference June 18.

Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water

Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes, access to clean water and regular maintenance to residential grounds. At a press conference Wednesday, the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Iowa Manufactured Home Residents…

Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum…

A masked restaurant worker stands behind a counter holding a bowl of food.

Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27

Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…

Solar array public works building.

Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth…

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development programming grants for the FY26 to FY28 cycle.

Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future

Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…

Child Care Incentive

Battery-powered passenger rail line in Johnson County on hold

A concept that would utilize the CRANDIC rail line for a battery-powered passenger rail between…

Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit.

Greater Iowa City releases Johnson County laborshed analysis

Using data from the Iowa Workforce Development’s laborshed reports from 2024, Greater Iowa City, Inc.…

Johnson County Historic Poor Farm joins Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA), a member of the National Park Service National…

Established in 1855, the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm recently gained status as a heritage site.

Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month

Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…

BT2030 Excellence in Action Awards - GZ Event Graphic

Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants

Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…

CREDIT GREATER IOWA CITY INC.

Johnson County unveils Trip Connect, evening transit service geared toward workers, students

Johnson County Social Services, in collaboration with NTS Horizons, has launched a new transportation initiative…

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Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’ 

Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…

Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County opens applications for $2.9 million in funds 

The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) has announced a new round of $2,900,000…

Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting

The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…

Nancy Bird, president and CEO of Greater Iowa City, Inc., addresses the audience at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 21.

Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series

Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…

Josh Schamberger, president of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and Think Iowa City, addresses the crowd in the lobby of the Xtream Arena on Monday, Nov. 4.

CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense

The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

Johnson County Conservation bond