Johnson County
Johnson County Supervisors recommend $13.37 minimum wage for 2026
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to recommend increasing the county’s minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. The figure was set using Consumer Price Index data to account for inflation. Although the recommended wage is…
Community Foundation of Johnson County celebrates 25th anniversary with awards, new legacy program
As community leaders and organizations gathered Oct. 30 to celebrate the Community Foundation of Johnson…
Johnson County to present final non-metro housing study recommendations Nov. 12
Johnson County officials will present final recommendations from a non-metro housing study during a public…
Escucha Mi Voz urges Johnson County officials to strengthen workplace safety protections for immigrant workers
Escucha Mi Voz, a grassroots immigrant advocacy organization with a focus on workplace justice and…
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…
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Childcare Solutions Summit to tackle childcare, workforce challenges in Johnson County
Business leaders, HR professionals and community partners will gather Oct. 14 for the Childcare Solutions…
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,…
Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…
Greater IC business community survey identifies growth, customer acquisition as top priorities
In late April, Johnson County economic development and business support organization Greater Iowa City, Inc.…
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…
Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…
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…
Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27
Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth…
Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future
Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…
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…
