Eagle Avenue over I-80 closed to traffic starting Monday, April 11, 2022
An Iowa Department of Transportation bridge deck overlay project will require closing the Eagle Avenue bridge over Interstate 80. The closure of Eagle Avenue over Interstate 80 will begin on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Construction is expected to be complete by the end of May 2022.
For more information about this Iowa Department of Transportation project, please contact the Cedar Rapids Resident Construction Engineer by phone at 877-226-8110.
Johnson County Public Health works to increase capacity through additional disease prevention specialist position
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will increase its capacity to address current and emerging health issues in the community by hiring an additional disease prevention specialist whose primary focus will be chronic disease prevention. The position is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Johnson County Public Health works to increase capacity through additional disease prevention specialist position
Published on Apr 5, 2022
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will increase its capacity to address current and emerging health issues in the community by hiring an additional disease prevention specialist whose primary focus will be chronic disease prevention.
Johnson County accepting grant applications from area nonprofits to reduce food insecurity
Johnson County is accepting applications from area nonprofit and charitable organizations that provide services to reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy food for residents in the community. The County may award up to $90,000 in funding to organizations providing services to residents.
Johnson County accepting grant applications from area nonprofits to reduce food insecurity
Published on Apr 4, 2022
Johnson County is accepting applications from area nonprofit and charitable organizations that provide services to reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy food for residents in the community.
Johnson County will assess county-wide broadband internet needs through ARPA investment
Johnson County is pursuing a study to assess broadband internet capabilities, needs and deficiencies in the county. The study is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Johnson County will assess county-wide broadband internet needs through ARPA investment
Published on Mar 29, 2022
Johnson County is pursuing a study to assess broadband internet capabilities, needs and deficiencies in the county. The study is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $11.56 per hour July 1, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 81 cents to $11.56 per hour, effective Friday, July 1, 2022. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.
Though the wage increase is symbolic in nature and unenforceable under State law, the Supervisors approved the increase to remain in line with the Board’s vote in September 2015 to begin phased increases. The Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the minimum wage in Johnson County since 2015.
Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $11.56 per hour July 1, 2022
Published on Mar 24, 2022
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 81 cents to $11.56 per hour, effective Friday, July 1, 2022. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.