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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

County backs supporting immigrants

March 22, 2017

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...

County looks back at Poor Farm

County looks back at Poor Farm

March 20, 2017

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...

County mulls temporarily blocking some roads

County mulls temporarily blocking some roads

March 6, 2017

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...

Pedestrians cross Clinton St. and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday June 27, 2016.

County trains its eyes on bridge project

March 2, 2017

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...

Residents examine a map during the Johnson County Poor Farm Master Plan on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, in the Johnson County Health and Human Services building. In 1855, the Poor Farm Area was used as an asylum. (The Daily Iowan/Kenny Sim)

Supervisors mull plans for County Farm

March 2, 2017

 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...

Pedestrians cross Clinton St. and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday June 27, 2016.

Johnson County seeks comprehensive plan

February 8, 2017

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...

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Johnson County touts accomplishments

October 13, 2016

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's Administrative Building on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Johnson County is planning on beginning a soil composting project. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Johnson County moves on soil, water quality

September 15, 2016

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...