Johnson County signs purchase agreement for development property

During its formal meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of property for future development.   

The Board of Supervisors signed a purchase agreement for approximately 35 acres of land located at the southwest corner of IWV Road SW and Slothower Road, in Iowa City. Funding for the land purchase will come from County reserves.    

Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities

Published on Jun 30, 2026

Homeowners who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without using chemicals can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health - Soil Quality Restoration Program. 

Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities

Homeowners who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without using chemicals can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health - Soil Quality Restoration Program. 

Good quality soil absorbs more water and provides the nutrients that a lawn needs to be healthy. The result is a reduced need for watering, fertilizers and pesticides, with less runoff and fewer pollutants entering local streams. 

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