Johnson County

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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 officials spotlight development wins

Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…

Pinseekers under development in Tiffin, pictured April 17. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Johnson County launches apprenticeship program

Johnson County has launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at supporting local workforce development efforts…

Johnson County home repair program

ICABP, ICAD announce 2023 Innovation in Education awards

The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity looks for funds, support to rebuild property

A 5,760 square foot warehouse used as the main storage space for Iowa Valley Habitat…

The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers and donations after its warehouse was destroyed in the March 31 tornadoes.

Johnson County awards Food and Farm grants to farms, nonprofits

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted to distribute funding to nine Community Food…

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New DVIP emergency shelter will double capacity

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is planning an early May groundbreaking for a new…

A rendering of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's (DVIP) new emergency shelter. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Barrel House, Pure Barre among tenants in Coralville development

A soon-to-be-finished development near the future UIHC North Liberty hospital will be home to at…

Tenants anticipate moving in to one of Coralville's newest developments this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Why Moxie Solar failed

In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…

Moxie Solar headquarters CREDIT CBJ

Coralville to host RAGBRAI 2023 overnight stop

For the first time since 2015, and the sixth time in its history, the city…

RAGBRAI 2023 will run through Coralville as part of the 500 mile journey. CREDIT RABRAI

Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture

Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…

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Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment

A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…

Johnson County was ranked fifth in incoming investment, according to SmartAsset. CREDIT PEXELS Legal Benefits

Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?

On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…

Leaders from ICAD and the ICABP anticipate the merger will be beneficial for all parties.

Havenpark Communities expands West Branch Village

Havenpark Communities, operator and developer of manufactured home communities around the country, expanded its West…

Mazahir Salih to leave Center for Worker Justice

Mazahir Salih, executive director and co-founder for the Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice of…

Mazahir Salih is stepping back from her full-time position as executive director of the Center for Worker Justice.

Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy

A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…

MidAmerican Energy is looking into the possibility of building a 150 MW solar panel farm in Johnson County.