The General Assistance program from Johnson County has seen an increase of over 200 users since its last program update on Nov. 30, 2022, with 797 households receiving assistance through the program...
Gun offenses and crimes have remained steady for the past four years in Johnson County despite an increase in the prosecutions of firearm possession.
The Johnson County Attorney’s Office prosecuted...
Ming Dong takes preventative measures to stay safe from potential gun violence in Johnson County. Dong said he has subconsciously adopted not going out after 10 p.m., avoiding people on the street,...
The general health of Johnson County’s residents has improved, and the county is ranked one of the healthiest in the state, according to a report.
The County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program by...
After a bill from the Iowa legislature was passed on Feb. 20 affecting property taxes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors released a new budget timeline for the county at its work session meeting...
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to officially create Windham Village during its formal meeting Wednesday evening. The vote comes three months after Windham residents protested...
Johnson County is aiming to diversify its workplace through a new apprenticeship program.Â
The new program that was announced earlier on Wednesday at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’...
Approximately 0.9 miles of the two-mile-long Willow Creek Trail will be replaced this summer with an estimated price tag of just over $720,000.
The project is just one of several park renovations...
Johnson County Public Health officials say they are not surprised after the state announced Feb. 23 that it will end mandatory reporting for COVID-19 next month.
The Iowa Department of Health...
Johnson County could be following Cedar Rapids’ lead by creating a new violence prevention program in the county, with the goal to curb violence locally.
Johnson County Board of Supervisors will...
Over 100 child care workers in Johnson County are being offered a slight raise in a new program to address low retention. After the program’s development, some child care workers are feeling left...
Ryan Hansen, Managing Digital Editor
• February 26, 2023
Once a flourishing, tight-knit community home to nearly 100 families, Forest View Mobile Home Park in Iowa City has been reduced to rubble.
The park where low-income individuals and immigrants from...
