F44 (Herbert Hoover Highway NE) and Johnson Cedar Road NE opening to traffic at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21

Johnson County is pleased to announce that F44 (Herbert Hoover Highway NE in Johnson County and Main Street in West Branch) at its intersection with Johnson Cedar Road will be OPEN to traffic at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Installation of permanent lighting along with some final erosion control and clean-up items may still be in progress near the roadway. Please drive with caution while the remaining work takes place.

Construction was completed by Streb Construction Co. Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa.

Johnson County Decategorization Governance Board vacancies

The Johnson County Decategorization Program announces vacancies to the Decategorization Governance Board.  Vacancies exist for persons with lived experience with the child welfare system and those representing faith communities, mental health, research, community organizing, and the community at large. Individuals living in rural Johnson County, persons of color, and English Language Learners are encouraged to apply.

Johnson County seeks provider to administer doula program

ohnson County seeks an experienced service provider to conduct outreach, data management, payment, and administration for a program reimbursing doulas for birth work to eligible patients in Johnson County. 

Up to $75,000 will be awarded to a qualified service provider to administer this program, including outreach, data management, payment administration, and program coordination, ensuring effective reimbursement for doula services provided to eligible patients in Johnson County.

Johnson County to partner with United Way to offer social services grants to nonprofits

Johnson County Social Services is accepting Social Services Block Grant applications for the FY25 funding cycle. Johnson County is collaborating with United Way on this joint application. Funding is intended to support established nonprofit Johnson County organizations that improve the quality of life through services addressing basic human and emergency needs, health, and/or child and family well-being for residents.