Johnson County
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 wage, raising it to $13.02 per hour starting July 1, 2025. The adjustment follows Consumer Price Index data to reflect inflation. “Though the wage increase…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show
A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest…
Windham begins village planning process
Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…
June real estate sales decrease 12.8%, report finds
June’s real estate sales decreased 12.8%, according to the Housing Trends by the Iowa Association…
Mediacom: nearly 7K Iowa households participating in Affordable Connectivity Program
Mediacom Communications reports that it now has more than 25,000 customers, including nearly 7,000 Iowa…
Wolf Carbon Solutions seeks public meetings for proposed liquid carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has requested a series of public informational meetings in five Iowa counties,…
A look at the 2022 Johnson County Economic Development Plan
Johnson County recently adopted a 2022 Economic Development Plan that focuses on opportunities for the…
Iowa Utility Association speakers talk electric vehicles, renewable energy
For organizations willing to take the initiative, looking into new technology like renewable energy and…
Iowa Athletic Club announces fund to support youth athletics
The Iowa Athletic Club announced a new partnership with HAVlife Johnson County May 19 to…
The show must go on for these Johnson County arts organizations
Part 2 of a two-part series focusing on arts and theater organizations’ recovery from COVID-19,…
Coralville City Council member resigns following husband’s arrest
The sudden resignation of Coralville City Council member Jill Dodds was among the biggest stories…
CommUnity Hunger Banquet highlights food insecurity in Johnson County
CommUnity’s sixth annual Hunger Banquet fundraiser attempted to shed light on food insecurity in Johnson…
ICAD quarterly investor council meeting previews development projects
City officials from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Solon met Feb. 17 to…
Elder Services rebrands as Meals on Wheels of Johnson County
Elder Services, which has provided affordable, high-quality services to older adults in Iowa City, Coralville…
Johnson County supervisors approve preliminary plat for Oak Meadow subdivision
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to approve the preliminary plat…
