Articles Tagged: Johnson County

Dr. Melissa Blessing started as the Johnson County deputy medical examiner last month. She feels its a “privilege” to do the work and be able to explain to families how their loved ones died. The UI pathology department and county medical examiner department have both been on her radar since her residency at Mayo School of Graduate Education in Rochester, Minn.

Ingredients for a holiday meal made available to any Johnson County resident

Fixmer-Oraiz said they planned to resign by end of month, but decided not to

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has expressed its preference for exploring a three-year pilot program that would establish battery powered passenger trains on the CRANDIC line to connect North Liberty and Iowa City.

Also, Cedar Rapids schools hosts meetings about College and Careers Pathways

Program adds $2 an hour to eligible child care workers’ pay to increase openings for families.

A recently-completed study looked at the feasibility of creating a Bus Rapid Transit line that would run between North Liberty and Iowa City.

Also, Iowa City schools piloting use of three electric vehicles at City, Liberty and West High School to transport students in the Transition Alliance Program.

Johnson County and Iowa City have begun preliminary conversations about the potential for a joint law enforcement facility. A bond to fund the project could go to voters no sooner than the November 2026 General Election.

Having suffered even more losses in yet another election cycle begs the question: Where do Iowa Democrats go from here?

She has been acting county auditor during general election

Swisher, population 900, is on the search for a new mayor after Julie Persons resigned from the job following her election to Johnson County Auditor. But so far, the city council hasn’t found anyone willing to take the job.

The bond will be used to protect water quality, preserve natural areas and improve public access to parks and trails in Johnson County over the next 20 years.

Heading to the polls today? Here’s what you’ll need to know to cast a ballot.

Johnson County staff will work over the coming months to explore the feasibility of implementing seven recommendations made by the Johnson County Trans Advisory Committee to support transgender residents.