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2024 Iowa Pork Congress reflects suffering industry

DES MOINES This year’s annual Iowa Pork Congress, held Jan. 24-25, brought together pork producers, related businesses, and industry experts in Des Moines for two days of educational seminars, … more

Lone Tree native Steve Forbes named coach at Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Lone Tree native Steve Forbes was named the head men’s basketball coach at Wake Forest on April 30. Wake Forest Director of Athletics John Currie made the announcement … more

Area businesses meet and greet at Iowa Pork Congress

United Animal Health Trent Torrance and Bob Altman traveled from Indianapolis to Des Moines to staff United Animal Health’s booth at the Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 24-25. The Sheridan, … more

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 21 public meeting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to … more

Johnson County Board Exec Director: ‘We are understaffed’

IOWA CITY Among the additional requested positions for Fiscal Year 2025 rejected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors were two in its own department. Guillermo Morales, the … more

Construction season to include major work on 540th Street SW

IOWA CITY Yes, construction season is about to begin and southwest Johnson County is one of the targeted areas. Johnson County Secondary Roads is planning more than $7 million in highway … more

Pet of the Week

Midnight a busy cat. And she’s available for adoption at PAWS & More! First, Midnight might first check on what’s happening outside the window. Then she’ll explore to see if … more

New Lone Tree businesses a part of Johnson County’s rural growth

IOWA CITY Business expansions in Lone Tree and community improvements in Hills were part of a report by Greater Iowa City, Inc., to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at a work session Jan. … more

Pilot income initiative presented to Johnson County Board

IOWA CITY More than 100 parents living in Johnson County would benefit financially from a pilot income initiative brought to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its work session Dec. 6. … more

‘Harm’ of transgender issues heats up at Board meetings

IOWA CITY During a week when the Transgender Day of Visibility was recognized nationally, the subject itself turned into a heated controversy at a couple of Johnson County Board of Supervisors … more

Tiffin offers up property for Johnson County Emergency Management team

OWA CITY A property donation by the City of Tiffin may give Johnson County the space it needs to construct a heated storage facility for the Emergency Management Agency Commission. After … more

Lone Tree Homecoming

The entire Lone Tree student body, as well as a large part of the community, came out in droves to support the school for its annual homecoming assembly. Notable festivities included a performance … more

Johnson County considers contractor bids for building remodels

IOWA CITY Johnson County is expected to finalize a contract this week for an extensive renovation of its Administration and Human & Health Services buildings at its Iowa City campus. … more

We're going on a Bear Hunt!

Johnson County set to open bidding for planned work on 540th St. SW

IOWA CITY Big changes are coming to portions of 540th Street SW in southwest Johnson County over the next two years. Bidding is expected to be held in September for resurfacing the road … more

Masking up for the season

A hot summer day had settled in Lone Tree. A giant fan situated in the doorway leading to the gymnasium at the high school produced a breeze as senior and junior members of the school’s … more

Johnson County's session on proclamations process turns into fiery screamer

Editor's note: Offensive language appears in portions of this story. IOWA CITY A revised proclamations procedure was on the docket for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its work … more

Easter Egg Hunt a Hit with Area Kids

Photos of kids finding eggs at the Kalona Historical Village Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3.  more
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