Johnson County

Shelly Maharry, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Johnson County at the organization's 25th anniversary celebration Oct. 30.

Community Foundation of Johnson County celebrates 25th anniversary with awards, new legacy program

As community leaders and organizations gathered Oct. 30 to celebrate the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s 25th anniversary at the recently completed Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty, speakers said the new building was emblematic of the collective…

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.

Johnson County seeking applications for emergency home repair program contractors

Johnson County is accepting applications for one or more contractors to administer and implement housing…

Johnson County home repair program

Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…

Johnson County home repair program

Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties receives 2022 ISAC Excellence in Action award

Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties received the 2022 Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC)…

Grow Solar ISAC award

Johnson County inclusive economic plan focuses on BIPOC-owned businesses

An Inclusive Economic Development plan by Astig Planning is looking to uplift minority-owned businesses in…

Council chambers at Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City in Johnson County on Aug. 16, 2022.

Johnson County residents can review state’s broadband availability map

Johnson County residents are encouraged to review their broadband availability and provide input through a…

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Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks

Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…

Council chambers at Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City in Johnson County on Aug. 16.

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…

Iowa City Downtown District

Windham begins village planning process

Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…

Windham residents gave their input at a meeting July 18 about the future of their community.

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…

Real estate sales

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…

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