While two counties have said they’d step in to help local victims if necessary, a Central Iowa sexual assault nurse examiner is working with a pharmaceutical company on an agreement to provide the medications to Iowa pharmacies at no cost.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to provide funding for emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault and rape as a state program remains in limbo.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is likely to provide funding for emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault and rape as a state reimbursement program remains in limbo.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Jail is at a “critical moment,” Sheriff Brad Kunkel said. A recent structural property condition assessment conducted by Axiom Consultants found the facility “has a number of significant deficiencies,” with some requiring immediate attention.
Johnson County officials may follow Polk County’s lead in providing funding for emergency contraception and crisis services for victims of sexual assault and rape after the Iowa Attorney General’s Office halted - at least for now -- covering those expenses.
The first phases of the Johnson County administrative campus renovation are likely going out to bid in early June — with construction anticipated to start in August — after months of review, redesign and discussions of how to keep costs down.
All elected officials will get at least a 4 percent raise for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1. County employees are also expected to get a 4 percent wage increase.
Supervisor Jon Green received the most votes, followed by V Fixmer-Oraiz, founder and CEO of Astig Planning.
Members of the Cedar Rapids school board and Johnson County Board of Supervisors are the latest public officials to come out against the gun rights amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Five candidates are running for two seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Learn more about them before early voting begins Oct. 19.
The forums will be held in person and streamed online. Early voting begins Oct. 19.
Democrat Jon Green of Lone Tree was elected last June in a special election to fill the seat vacated by former supervisor Janelle Rettig. He has experience in journalism and information technology, as well as experience serving as Lone Tree mayor.
Republican Phil Hemingway wants to bring rural representation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Hemingway, who was born and raised in the county, is running for the fifth time for a seat on the board.
Jammie Bradshaw of Lone Tree said running for a seat on the board felt like the “natural next step” because she wanted to continue to serve her community after a decade of serving in the military.
V Fixmer-Oraiz said they have always been interested in public policy and serving the community. But now felt like the right moment to take the next step and run for elected office.
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