Over 77 percent of voters in the county approved the measure, which needed 60 percent approval to pass. This was the second time that Johnson County voters approved a conservation bond — in 2008, voters approved a $20 million bond. The bonds are paid off through property taxes.
The repairs, which consultants estimate could be done within the year, do not address any of the space needs of the jail and sheriff’s office. County officials have said for years that the facility is crowded and unsafe for both inmates and staff.
The Gazette’s Megan Woolard launches a newsletter covering Johnson County news and culture Feb. 13.
Also, Iowa City and Johnson County formalize their joint law enforcement facility exploration
Also, Iowa City Council Special election primary is tomorrow, Feb. 4
CRANDIC told city and county leaders in Johnson County it will not allow use of its rail line for passenger transit at this time.
North Liberty plans to build a roundabout at an intersection on Forevergreen Road west of Interstate 380, and Coralville will be responsible for continuation of Jasper Avenue south of the roundabout.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors wants to compare repair costs with the cost of closing the jail and housing inmates and employees in other facilities.
Supervisors ask for formal correspondence from Iowa City Council
County bought the property for $1.7 million to serve as affordable housing.
Also, Johnson County expands eligibility for its Childcare Assistance Incentive Program
The program is funded by $500k worth of Johnson County ARPA funds
The former Johnson and Linn county auditors each held roles for over a decade and decided not to seek re-election.
Pilot program will offer $2 rides to school and work in Iowa City metro and northern part of the county.
Grant will help with purchase of compost turner, facility expansion
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