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…
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…
Businesses prep for Johnson County wage hike
By Chase Castle [email protected] As the Johnson County Board of Supervisors begins to notify…
Hearing the call of hunger
Meals on Wheels making a difference in Johnson County Thanksgiving, after all, is a word…
Mental health funding needed in Iowa
By Rod Sullivan and Linda Langston / Guest Editorial There has been a lot of…