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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 meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in rooms 203 B-C of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque St.,…

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…

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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…

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Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers

In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…

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Iowa food banks struggle amid SNAP cuts; Grow: Johnson County steps in to supply fresh produce

Iowa food banks continue to grapple with unprecedented demand, driven in part by cuts to…

Apprentice Jonah Eisen processes potatoes.

North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week

The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…

A rendering of the proposed North Liberty Community Pantry, located at 350 W. Penn St. The nonprofit will break ground Oct. 1.

Johnson County employees to participate in nationwide “Great Apple Crunch” event

Johnson County employees will join a nationwide celebration of local food sourcing on Wednesday, Oct.…

A Honeycrisp apple from Buffalo Ridge Orchards in Central City rests in someone's hand.

Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website

The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform…

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City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant

The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

JoCo Board of Supervisors oust executive director

This story has been updated to include comments from Guillermo Morales. The Johnson County Board…

Guillermo Morales, Johnson County Board of Supervisors executive director.

Johnson County awards $350,000 in Community Food and Farm grants

As announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to distribute…

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Johnson County adds first fully electric bus to SEATS fleet

The Johnson County SEATS department  — which provides rides to older citizens, people with disabilities,…

North Liberty is booming. Here’s a list of housing developments in the works

You don’t have to be an expert in real estate or economic development to see…

Recently finished townhomes line the west side of North Kansas Avenue. The homes are part of new subdivision Water Tower Place.