Johnson County Board of Supervisors establishes Direct Assistance Program eligibility, selection, and requirements

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted today, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, to establish the eligibility, selection, and requirements for the Direct Assistance Program funded with Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Infant Formula Recall Issued

Johnson County Public Health has been informed by the Iowa Department of Public Health of an infant formula recall. Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.

Funding available for programs that provide early childhood support through Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board has funds available for programs that provide support to families with children aged 0-5, and pregnant individuals.

Funds are to be used to positively impact children in Johnson County in one of the following areas: