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JoCo fireworks: Supervisors divided over the firing of executive director

IOWA CITY Last week’s firing of Guillermo Morales, formerly the executive director of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, caused a division, and controversy, among the five … more

JoCo Supervisors talk up labor unions, issue proclamation

IOWA CITY The Labor Day holiday this past Monday resulted in a celebratory proclamation issued by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its formal meeting August 29 and plenty of union … more

Larry Ritland begins 1,149-mile bike ride honoring WASP pilots

Vietnam veteran Larry Ritland departed Welsh Church Cemetery, north of Sharon Center, on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, for a 26-day legacy bicycle ride terminating in Sweetwater, Texas. The purpose of … more

Mental health advocate says current JoCo jail conditions are failing

IOWA CITY Leslie Carpenter, an adjunct associate at the University of Iowa specializing in physical therapy and serious brain illnesses, appeared in front of the Johnson County Board of … more

JoCo Supervisors get a close look at Pop-Up trains in Pennsylvania

IOWA CITY Johnson County Supervisors Jon Green of Lone Tree and Lisa Green-Douglass were among an Eastern Iowa group of officials who visited Pennsylvania last week for a close look at a rail … more

Courage Ride is about so much more than bikes

RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY The annual Courage Ride has turned into a cyclist’s dream, really. There are no pace vehicles. No pushing and pushing and pushing toward a finish line. … more

The people’s mechanic

KALONA If you were going to open an auto repair shop in 2024, you might think location, location, location. Establishing your business on a busy road would make it highly visible, and being … more

JoCo Supervisor Porter opposes $2 million for Poor Farm’s commercial kitchen

IOWA CITY Royceann Porter, a Johnson County Supervisor, opposes a proposed $2 million commercial kitchen that is being planned for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. Proposals for the … more

Aging, crumbling jail haunts Johnson County

IOWA CITY One recent morning, following a night of summer thunderstorms, a Johnson County Sheriff staffer showed up at work only to find the top of her desk covered in water. Walk down a … more

Courage Ride, a local cancer fundraiser, is set for 20th annual race Saturday

IOWA CITY The Courage Ride, a benefit cycling event that attracts hundreds of participants annually, will hit its 20th year anniversary when the race begins Saturday morning in Iowa City. … more

Chris Edwards may become new auditor in Johnson County

IOWA CITY In the wake of Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert’s resignation, his likely immediate successor will be Chris Edwards. Edwards already is listed as Acting Auditor, but … more

Johnson County jail talk produces assembling of criminal justice committee

IOWA CITY At a time when talk of a new Johnson County jail is heating up, the County Board of Supervisors supported moving ahead with the re-establishment of a Criminal Justice Coordinating … more

Transgender Advisory Committee brings issues to Johnson County Board

IOWA CITY A pair of meetings by Johnson County’s Transgender Advisory Committee is leading toward the development of a more permanent committee that would report to the Board of … more

Strong storms, high winds sweep area

High winds were the primary threat Monday night as a line of strong storms swept across eastern Iowa. Locally, 55 mph winds were recorded at 6 p.m., pushing temperatures that reached 91 two hours … more

Iowa Organic Assn to hold Field Day at KHV July 25

Farmers, producers, consumers, and anyone interested in connecting with Iowa’s organic community and learning more about organic dairy production are encouraged to join the Iowa Organic … more

Johnson County invests millions in affordable housing

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently purchased a 15-unit property for $1.7 million to be used for affordable housing units. Located at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard in Iowa City, these homes … more

Fixmer-Oraiz rejects JoCo jail assessment: ‘It is people in cages’

IOWA CITY A needs assessment report from Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering of Iowa City calls for up to 140 beds to be a part of a new Johnson County jail. Johnson County … more

Sharon Center Independence Day Parade

Bidding begins on $2M commercial kitchen at Historic Poor Farm

IOWA CITY Bidding went out this week on a commercial kitchen project at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm that is expected to top $2 million. The project is a part of the county’s … more

This time around, Johnson County Fair receives thumbs up signal

IOWA CITY A presentation by two officers representing the Johnson County Agricultural Association produced positive vibes from members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its June 26 … more
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