VITA providing free tax preparation assistance for qualifying residents through April 9, 2025

Published on Jan 30, 2025

Tax season just got easier for qualifying households in Johnson County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation services for low-to-moderate income residents, thanks to trained volunteers from the Johnson County Social Services Department.

Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission to fill a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.

Responsibilities include interviewing and appointing Judicial Magistrates. After appointment, the commission must certify to the Clerk of Courts and Chief Judge the name and addresses of the magistrates appointed. This commission meets on an as-needed basis to interview and appoint and/or reappoint Judicial Magistrates for Johnson County.

Food Policy Council forum, “From Policy to Plate: Unpacking the LFPA in Johnson County,” rescheduled for February 1

Published on Jan 23, 2025

The 10th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Iowa Conservatory, 123 N Linn St, Iowa City. The forum will be from 9 to 11 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 8:30 a.m. 

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