Morse Road NE paving project starting July 30

Weather permitting, construction on the Morse Road improvement project between Highway 1 and Wapsi Avenue is expected to begin Thursday, July 30, 2026. Construction activities will also take place on Turner Avenue.

Morse Road will generally remain open to traffic during construction, but motorists should expect delays due to daytime lane closures. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during working hours and directed by flaggers and pilot cars. Both lanes will reopen to traffic each night, except under unusual circumstances.

Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board seeks members

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking new members to serve three-year terms beginning October 2026. Board participation is an opportunity for community members to contribute to decisions on how Early Childhood Iowa funds are used to support Johnson County children ages 0-5 and their families.