Johnson County

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an event that includes awarding $250,000 in grants and launching a new legacy society. The celebration will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hy-Vee…

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…

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Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store

Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

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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…

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Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants

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

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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.