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…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players
The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…
Agritourism on the rise in Johnson, Washington counties
In the fall, it’s not unusual for social media feeds to be saturated with photos…
Applications accepted for Community Food and Farm Grant
Johnson County is accepting applications through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, for the second Community…
Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19
Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…
Immigrant Welcome Network looks to be a beacon of resources
When Mazahir Salih immigrated to the U.S. from Sudan in 1997, she had a million…
Johnson County now accepting applications for Child Care Assistance Incentive Program
Johnson County Social Services is now accepting applications for its new Child Care Assistance Incentive…
SBA issued loans to four Corridor businesses in May
Three Linn County and one Johnson County businesses received a total of $409,600 from the…
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for juvenile justice and youth development…
Welcome back, Kristie Fisher
The last several presidents at Kirkwood Community College, including the current one, have been exceptional…
Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County
A resolution to increase wages by two dollars an hour for eligible child care workers…
Johnson County to raise recommended minimum wage to $12.25 per hour
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…
Johnson Co. greenhouse gas inventory finds decreased emissions
Johnson County’s first-ever countywide greenhouse gas inventory revealed a nearly 28% decrease in greenhouse emissions…
Johnson County offers $1.75 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1,750,000 to support the development and/or…
Johnson County officials spotlight development wins
Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…
