Johnson County
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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

Iowa's snow games cause emergency issues for Johnson County

IOWA CITY Hundreds of responses to vehicle emergencies occurred during recent winter storms, but at the same time thousands were on the road to attend athletic events at the University of Iowa. … more

Snowstorm beaches ocean predator in Iowa City

IOWA CITY If this were a sunny Florida beach, the red flags would wave, signaling danger. Powerful jaws lurk just below the waves; a dorsal fin could be the last thing a potential victim sees … more

Caucus goers make their choice: ‘Donald Trump!’

WELLMAN The negative three-degree temperature Monday night did not dissuade Republican caucus goers in Wellman from showing up at the Parkside Activities Center to express their presidential … more

Avoiding scams first topic in ‘Stay Independent’ series in Washington

WASHINGTON Most of us, regardless of age, know a blatant scam when we see one: those emails from foreign royalty who have an urgent need to unload millions of dollars, and they’ve chosen us as … more

Residents spend week huddled in, digging out

KALONA Winter was off to a mild start in late 2023, with only two days of very light snow and a solidly green Christmas. But on the 37° evening of Monday, Jan. 8, rain turned to snow, and the … more

Kalona Post & Frame rises to top of bid list (again) for Poor Farm project

IOWA CITY Nearly one month after a building proposal by Kalona Post & Frame was slowed down by the Johnson Board of Supervisors because supervisors said the company isn’t Johnson … more

Johnson County Supervisors consider salary increases of 5.5% for FY25

IOWA CITY Salary-increase recommendations for elected officials in Johnson County range from 5.5% to 8%. The salary increases were presented to the Board of Supervisors during its Jan. 3 … more

Lone Tree's Jon Green named Vice Chair of Johnson County Supervisors

IOWA CITY Jon Green, a former mayor of Lone Tree and still a resident there, was voted in as Vice Chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its annual organizational meeting Tuesday. … more

Nutramigen Infant Formula product recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic … more

LattaHarris announces Vance Glaser as partner

LattaHarris, a leading accounting firm in Iowa, is pleased to announce the promotion of Vance Glaser to Principal, effective January 1, 2024. Glaser, who joined the firm in 2018, brings a wealth … more

LattaHarris welcomes Elainie G. Turner, CPA as Principal

LattaHarris, LLP is thrilled to announce the elevation of Elainie G. Turner to the position of Principal, effective January 1, 2024. At an incredibly young age, Turner has achieved what few … more

Iowa Pork Congress coming to Des Moines Jan. 24-25

The 2024 Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, takes place on Jan. 24 and 25 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 51stannual event, with more than … 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

Rezoning clears way for large solar farm to be located along Highway 22

IOWA CITY A rezoning approved last week by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors clears the way for the county’s largest solar-panel farm to be installed along Highway 22 between … more

Democrat, Republican caucuses set for Jan. 15

KALONA Republicans announced their 2024 presidential caucus locations on Dec. 8, and Democrats followed suite on Dec. 15, preparing for the first contest in the presidential nominating cycle. Both … more

Iowa House Republicans outline 2024 session priorities

On Dec.18, the Iowa House Republican caucus outlined their priorities heading into the 2024 Legislative Session. House Republicans are led by Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford). … 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

GuideLink Center's costs a 'critical' concern for Johnson County

IOWA CITY Since opening its doors in February 2021, Johnson County’s GuideLink Center has admitted nearly 4,000 for crisis services and substance abuse treatment. But how does it get … more

The Great Bluegrass Herons and Friends Acoustic Christmas Program Dec. 10

The Great Bluegrass Herons and Friends Acoustic Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Sharon Center United Methodist Church. The Great Bluegrass Herons (pictured), from … more
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