IOWA CITY A fall budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2027 was approved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors following a public hearing held Sept. 17. The amendment adds more than $13 … more

Over the weekend, heavy rain caused flooding in many areas, including Kalona, Wellman, Washington and Lone Tree. According to reports, Kalona and surrounding communities such as Wellman, Riverside and Washington received about 2 to 5 inches of rain. Other parts of the county were affected as well. The National Weather Service reported approximately 4.91 inches of rain in Ainsworth... more

IOWA CITY Johnson County is rolling out a pilot program that could help expand housing in Lone Tree and Hills, among four other small cities in the county. Members of Johnson County’s … more

With Election Day approaching, the Washington County Republicans held their second Lincoln Dinner of the year over the weekend at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. Those attending included Johnson County supervisor candidate Jennie Wunderlich, District 92 state Rep. Heather Hora, state Sen. Dawn Driscoll, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Americans for Prosperity Director of Grassroots Operations Dustin Rush, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn. U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson was scheduled to attend but was unable to be there. Each candidate and elected official had an opportunity to address the crowd... more

IOWA CITY As the mid-term elections draw closer, Johnson County is now among the venues where voter registrations are being challenged. Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said in a … more

A crash near Lone Tree on Thursday, August 27, has resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver. According to reports, the driver of the 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was Terry Burnes, 61, of Lone Tree... more

The historic seven-foot, 1,500-pound bronze sculpture of Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson was unveiled last Saturday at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City. Despite creating many sculptures throughout his career, Steve Maxon said the Lulu Merle Johnson sculpture was the largest he has ever made at the foundry... more

IOWA CITY Johnson County’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget of $165 million is adding another $13.5 million in expenditures in the Fall Amendment. Dana Aschenbrenner, Finance Director, said much … more

A crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck near Lone Tree left the motorcycle driver with life-threatening injuries on Thursday, August 28... more

During a previous meeting, the Hills city council reviewed its Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue and discussed how much should be committed annually toward bond payments for the proposed new fire station and city offices if the measure passes in November... more

IOWA CITY Rod Sullivan, a longtime Johnson County Supervisor who will end his time on the board at the end of this year, questioned the salaries and actual working time of supervisors in a board … more

IOWA CITY Another round of criticism aimed at longtime Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan during the public comment portion of an August 12 work session led to more division on the … more

Libertarian candidate for governor and Lone Tree resident Nicholas Gluba has a new running mate as he continues his effort to return to the November ballot. The Libertarian Party of Iowa recently nominated Charles Aldrich as its candidate for lieutenant governor... more

In just one week, the Lone Tree Fall Festival will return for another year. The annual event has been a Lone Tree tradition for more than 60 years. This year’s festival will begin Friday night, Aug. 21, with carnival rides, tractor rides, a Big Wheel race, hay bale toss and much more... more

The city's main focus recently has been the proposed new fire station and city offices. During its previous meeting in July, the council agreed on proposed language for a $5.1 million bond for the project... more

In less than two weeks, the Lone Tree Fall Festival will be here, with plenty of fun activities planned throughout the two-day festival. One of those activities will be hosted by the Lone Tree Flyers. The group will be flying throughout the day on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Lone Tree Flyers RC Field right behind the cemetery while the festival is going on. They will also have a simulator available for people who are new to RC flying and haven't flown before... more

IOWA CITY Johnson County’s path toward a $94.5 million bond referendum vote for a new jail did not flow easily. Two Board of Supervisors meetings last week drew 20 speakers during public … more

With recent paving and improvement projects underway, Johnson County Secondary Roads announced that Morse Road NE, which has been closed since Monday, August 10, is expected to remain closed through Thursday, August 13. The road will reopen Friday, August 14, weather permitting... more

Last Wednesday afternoon, a three-story home in Lone Tree caught fire. The structure fire occurred in the 400 block of E. Jayne St. at around 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5... more

Scott Powers of Lone Tree, who is accused of killing his father on July 13, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Friday, Aug. 7. Judge Lars Anderson, who is overseeing the case, set Powers' trial for Tuesday, Jan. 19... more