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 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 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.

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed county budget at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The meeting will be held in the second-floor boardroom of the Johnson County Health and Human Services (HHS) Building located at 855 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City. Free parking is available on the first floor of the parking ramp to the north of the building as well as the open lot adjacent.

During the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to or arguments in favor of the proposed budget.

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seeking proposals for a new initiative aimed at identifying and supporting local businesses that have been impacted and disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.