​​​​​​​Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.64 per hour July 1, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $12.64 per hour, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.

 

Public hearing on Johnson County Comprehensive Plan update is April 11

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Volume 3: Mid-Term Update to the Johnson County 2018 Comprehensive Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Routine business may precede the comprehensive plan agenda item.

The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually.

Johnson County seeks transportation operators for new potential program

Johnson County is seeking a qualified turnkey transportation operator to lead door-to-door on-demand and pre-scheduled trips through its Trip Connect program.

The Trip Connect pilot aims to address the transportation needs of Johnson County residents seeking access to employment and education in Coralville and North Liberty during periods when conventional public transportation is unavailable.

Johnson County to accept grant applications from area nonprofits

Johnson County is accepting grant applications to help fund services that help reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy food for residents who reside in or near food deserts, lack access to transportation, and homebound residents. In addition, programs seeking to provide locally grown produce for food-insecure households are encouraged to apply.