Johnson County seeks transportation operators for new potential program

Johnson County is seeking a qualified turnkey transportation operator to lead door-to-door on-demand and pre-scheduled trips through its Trip Connect program.

The Trip Connect pilot aims to address the transportation needs of Johnson County residents seeking access to employment and education in Coralville and North Liberty during periods when conventional public transportation is unavailable.

Johnson County to accept grant applications from area nonprofits

Johnson County is accepting grant applications to help fund services that help reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy food for residents who reside in or near food deserts, lack access to transportation, and homebound residents. In addition, programs seeking to provide locally grown produce for food-insecure households are encouraged to apply.   

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development and Quality of Life Grant Programs through April 22

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2025 Economic Development and Quality of Life Grants from March 18 through April 22, 2024.

Each year through the budgeting process, the Board of Supervisors allocates funds to promote economic development in Johnson County and enhance the quality of life for its residents. For Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2024−June 30, 2025), the Board allocated $300,000 total for both grant opportunities.