Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.25 per hour July 1, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 69 cents to $12.25 per hour, effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. 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 Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board accepting preschool scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 school year

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents in paying for a quality preschool experience for their child.

Johnson County hosts bicycle commuter and recreational rider breakfast May 16

Bicycle commuters and recreational riders are invited to enjoy a free, locally made fresh breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City.

The breakfast will feature empanadas, coffee, juice and fruit. Free trails map, bike tip sheets and bike pins will also be available.

Johnson County Attorney’s Office, University of Iowa Police Department confirm that attempted murder suspect Ali Younes has fled the country

The Johnson County Attorney's Office and University of Iowa Police Department (UIPD), in cooperation with federal law enforcement authorities, confirmed today that Ali Younes, the suspect who was awaiting trial for Attempted Murder, Robbery in the 1st degree, and Theft in the 1st degree, fled to the country of Jordan on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Younes used Jordanian travel documents to board a Royal Jordanian Airlines flight, departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Younes was scheduled to go to trial for his charges on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Johnson County District Court.