The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dawn Alam as the next Transportation and Fleet Director. Alam replaces Tom Brase, who is retiring after serving as Director for 24 years.
Weather permitting, closure on West Penn Street is expected to begin the week of April 15. Penn Street will be closed to all traffic during phase two of West Penn Street just east of the James Avenue intersection to Herky Drive. Travelers should use the posted detour route. Phase one of the Penn Street/James intersection is slated to begin in late summer 2024. This is a joint project between the City of North Liberty and Johnson County.
Weather permitting, closure on West Penn Street is expected to begin the week of April 15. Penn Street will be closed to all traffic during phase two of West Penn Street just east of the James Avenue intersection to Herky Drive. Travelers should use the posted detour route.
The Johnson County Social Services Department is accepting grant applications from nonprofit agencies that can provide programming to increase access to permanent, supportive housing for area households with children. Experiencing homelessness, housing instability and poverty have been linked to causing adverse effects on young children’s health, development, and future school performance, as well as risks of permanent effects on the development of the brain leading to high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
The Johnson County Social Services Department is accepting grant applications from nonprofit agencies that can provide programming to increase access to permanent, supportive housing for area households with children.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2026.
Members shall be residents of Johnson County and demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation, possessing interest or expertise in architecture history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general or real estate. Residents residing outside of Iowa City are especially encouraged to apply.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2026.
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is holding a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024.
The budget forum is an opportunity for community members to learn more about how Early Childhood Iowa funds are utilized to assist Johnson County children ages 0-5 and their families and to provide input into future budget planning.