The Community Foundation of Johnson County has postponed a diversity, equity and inclusion training opportunity for nonprofits in the county. The training originally was planned to take place this fall, but will now take place sometime in the spring.
Larry Gullett worked on conservation boards throughout Iowa for most of his career. He was 65.
James Bechtel, a project and systems analyst for Johnson County, has been named the county’s interim executive director.
Supervisors investigating options for leaky roof, aging AC
A week after he was fired from his post as executive director of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Guillermo Morales has begun a write-in campaign for a seat on the Board of Supervisors.
Guillermo Morales considering a write-in campaign for a seat on the Board of Supervisors
Supervisors Rod Sullivan, Lisa Green-Douglas and Royceann Porter voted to terminate Executive Director Guillermo Morales, who was hired in March 2023 at a $103,545 salary and given a $3,000 bonus earlier this year.
Also, the Iowa City school board will vote Tuesday on demolition of Hills Elementary
More than 100 Johnson County Democratic delegates gathered for a special nominating convention Saturday morning. They chose Julie Persons to be the party’s nominee for Johnson County auditor.
When Johnson County Conservation found a new plant growing at FW Kent Park, they were excited. But closer inspection revealed the plant could pose a problem. Now, the department is looking at a years-long process of eradicating the plant from the park.
Also, Hiawatha will host an open house and ribbon-cutting for its new fire station this week.
The committee leading efforts to pass a $30 million conservation bond in Johnson County remain confident voters will approve the measure Nov. 5, despite two of the county’s top conservation officials being placed on administrative leave.
Project funded with combination of general fund and ARPA dollars
The sale follows rapids growth for the enterprise, which grew from one location to four under Abby Ochs’ ownership.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters