The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board will hold a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the North Ridge Pavilion, 2250 Holiday Rd, Coralville. 

The budget forum is an opportunity for community members to learn more about how Early Childhood Iowa funds are used to assist Johnson County children ages 0-5 and their families and to provide input into future budget planning. 

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is Johnson County’s local area for the statewide Early Childhood Iowa initiative. Visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/eci for more information.