Johnson County

The Better Together Excellence in Action Awards ceremony at Courtyard Marriott Height's Rooftop on Jan. 18.

Better Together 2030 to host fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Jan. 29

Better Together 2030 will host its fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, 1565 Saint Andrews Drive, North Liberty. The awards ceremony will recognize organizations and individuals advancing…

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 Board of Supervisors have voted to raise wages for eligible child care workers. CREDIT PEXELS

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…

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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…

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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…

Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County

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…

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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