The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed its five-year construction program on April 6.Mike Carberry, the supervisors’ vice chairman, said the county will focus on road construction over the...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Although Johnson County ranks 93rd in Iowa when it comes to child abuse and neglect rates, county officials continue to fight the issue by offering funds...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] When Johnson County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Mike Carberry moved to the county in 1976, he had never met or spoken to anyone who was not white. Raised...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] In 19th-century Johnson County, there was a growing need to provide care for the poor and mentally ill. The solution was the Poor Farm and Asylum, which...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] To protect Johnson County roads, the county website has released a statement discussing possible road embargoes, when portions of roads are temporarily...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Ever since Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Janelle Rettig was elected seven years ago, she has been interested in sustainability projects...

 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Johnson County Poor Farm Asylum and Historic District. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] The Johnson...

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Johnson County held its first public input session to create a comprehensive plan Tuesday evening at the Lone Tree Community Center. In a press release on...

Board of Supervisors discusses its ‘State of Johnson County’ annual report. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] The Johnson County Board of Supervisors cited a list of awards, accomplishments,...

Johnson County pushes for increase in water quality by implementing a soil-compost project. By Madeleine Neal [email protected] In addition to renewable energy projects in Johnson County, officials...