Johnson County

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Greater IC business community survey identifies growth, customer acquisition as top priorities

In late April, Johnson County economic development and business support organization Greater Iowa City, Inc. rolled out a focused survey to gauge how the region’s business community views today’s economic environment – and to test the pulse on which Greater…

Johnson County bars ordered to stay shut another week

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Bellying up to the bar and ordering a drink is…

Johnson County bars ordered to stay shut another week

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Bellying up to the bar and ordering a drink is…

Johnson County Board of Health passes mask regulation

The Johnson County Board of Health on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass a face covering/mask…

Preventing another shutdown

CBJ EDITORIAL With businesses continuing to reopen and the weather warm and sunny, the apex…

New program intends to drive over $1M in local spending

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] As businesses reopen, the Project Better Together team has created…

‘Better together’ is right message

CBJ EDITORIAL We have continually been impressed by the collaboration and vision of Johnson County’s…

Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County

Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020. By Katharine Carlon…

Solarize Johnson County sparks residential interest

Workers install solar panels on a home roof in an undated photo. CREDIT PEC  …

Johnson County comprehensive plan proposal would stunt growth

By Casey Cook / Guest Opinion While attending the League of Women Voters fo­rum for…

Working for a Living: The minimum wage fight continues

Protesters hold a mini-protest at the Iowa Statehouse calling for a $15 minimum wage during…

New CBJ series: Working for a living

Culver’s crew member Myson Rodgers rings up a sale at the chain’s Edgewood Road location…

Washington Co. finds ingredients for growth

The Village, a group of separate stores filling the front half of the Bryson Block,…

Coralville considers ‘international village’ development

A map showing the a new mixed-use development under consideration at the intersection of Second…

Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The…

Tipping the pay scales

Counties take up minimum wage discussion as second increase goes into effect in Johnson County…