Weather permitting, construction will begin on F46 (American Legion Road SE), between Taft Avenue SE and Highway 6, on Monday, April 29, 2024. This location is in eastern Johnson County, outside of Iowa City.
In: Secondary Roads
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F46 (American Legion Road SE) construction starting Monday, April 29, 2024
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Road Closure on W62 (Sharon Center Rd. SW) between Highway 1 and Kansas Avenue SWIn: Secondary Roads
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Johnson County EMA encourages residents to report damages from the storm on April 16
Johnson County EMA, local community partners and municipalities are collecting data on the damages from the storms on April 16, and are asking Johnson County residents to self-report any property damage.
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Johnson County appoints Dawn Alam as new Transportation and Fleet Director
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dawn Alam as the next Transportation and Fleet Director. Alam replaces Tom Brase, who is retiring after serving as Director for 24 years.
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Penn Street NW (F28) will be closed starting the week of April 15, 2024
Weather permitting, closure on West Penn Street is expected to begin the week of April 15. Penn Street will be closed to all traffic during phase two of West Penn Street just east of the James Avenue intersection to Herky Drive. Travelers should use the posted detour route.
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Johnson County to accept grant applications from area nonprofits to support permanent housing programs
The Johnson County Social Services Department is accepting grant applications from nonprofit agencies that can provide programming to increase access to permanent, supportive housing for area households with children.
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Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2026.
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Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board to hold public budget forum on April 18
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is holding a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024.
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Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget to take place Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed county budget at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Johnson County requesting proposals for program to aid in recovery of impacted small businesses due to the pandemic
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seeking proposals for a new initiative aimed at identifying and supporting local businesses that have been impacted and disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.64 per hour July 1, 2024
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $12.64 per hour, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.
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Public hearing on Johnson County Comprehensive Plan update is April 11
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Volume 3: Mid-Term Update to the Johnson County 2018 Comprehensive Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11.
In: Planning, Development and Sustainability