Fifth Johnson County American Rescue Plan Act public input session to take place Oct. 12

Johnson County seeks community feedback on how to invest $29.3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The fifth public input session will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the cafeteria of Lone Tree Community School, Entrance S1, 303 South Devoe Street, Lone Tree. This will be a facilitated session for rural residents of southern Johnson County, as well as residents of Hills and Lone Tree. Input session participants can share pandemic-related experiences and priorities through live polling.

Free online talk on plastic waste in Johnson County to be held Oct. 7

Plastic waste is found in the depths of the oceans, on the world’s highest peaks and everywhere in between.

People throughout Johnson County are invited to attend an online panel discussion on “Plastic Waste: Impacts and Ideas” that will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.