The state’s non-partisan Legislative Services Agency has released its proposed Johnson County Supervisor District plan, which separates the county into five equal population districts ahead of the November 2026 election.
The Johnson County Compensation Board is recommending a 2.6 percent cost of living increase and no merit raises for the county’s elected officials in an attempt to account for upcoming budgetary pressures.
Residents can shop donated clothes at no cost, support local food pantries and help reduce textile waste at this weekend’s event in Johnson County.
Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and representatives of Utah-based Havenpark Communities, owner of mobile home parks across the county, are looking to move forward with a private meeting to discuss resident concerns.
Also in this week’s roundup of government news, Cedar Rapids gathers input from 700 residents about adding green spaces to the community
Rural EMS departments like the one found in the Lisbon-Mount Vernon area are facing tough decisions about how best to continue service in the face of increased call volumes, stagnating insurance reimbursements and lagging volunteerism.
Ring in the holiday season with festivals, holiday markets, light displays and other events.
Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, the Cedar Rapids City Council has given its OK for historic landmark designation of a former school site.
Johnson County’s mobile integrated health program is one of a handful in the state providing preemptive care to at-risk patients, easing pressure on emergency rooms and saving money at the same time.
Johnson County plans to give out $230,000 in Social Services Emergency Food and Housing grants next month.
Also in this week’s roundup of local government notes, the Iowa City school district will replace an Iowa City High turf soccer field and football practice field with turf.
In March 2024, a report revealed that more than half of Latino immigrants were chronically homeless in Johnson County. Since then, living conditions and affordability have deteriorated further for Latino immigrants as families’ providers are arrested.
A study of housing needs outside Johnson County’s metro area recommends expansion of water infrastructure and removing barriers to development, and identifies the need for nearly 1,000 more housing units, according to a report presented to the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, Cedar Rapids Council finalizes rezoning of former Garfield Elementary site
More than a year after he was fired from his post as executive director to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Guillermo Morales has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in the U.S. District Court.
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