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Johnson County campus to get $10 million remodel

IOWA CITY Johnson County officials are moving ahead with a remodel of its Administration and Health & Human Services (HHS) buildings at a cost of more than $10 million. Since the Board … more

Pet of the Week

Midnight a busy cat. And she’s available for adoption at PAWS & More! First, Midnight might first check on what’s happening outside the window. Then she’ll explore to see if … more

Requests for Johnson County grants reach nearly $1.5 million

IOWA CITY Nearly $1.5 million in Economic Development and Quality of Life grant requests were received by Johnson County for a Fiscal Year 2024 allocation of $300,000. Among the eight … more

Veterans: still time to sign up for local video project

On May 19th and 20th, the cities of Kalona and Wellman will be collaborating with locally based Storyline Multimedia to offer area Veterans an opportunity to share their military experience.   … more

Starting Strong program to expand into rural Johnson County

IOWA CITY A number of child-care initiatives in Johnson County will include $75,000 for an expansion of the Starting Strong program in rural areas of the county. Lynette Jacoby, Social … more

Significant Bills Signed into Law in 2023 Legislative Session

Thursday, May 4 marked the end of Iowa’s 2023 legislative session.   Though many sighed in relief that some bills did not end up on the governor’s desk, other bills survived scrutiny … more

Johnson County approves $146.8 million budget, pay increases

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a Fiscal Year 2024 spending budget of $146.85 million and pay increases of up to 6.4% at its formal voting session held April 27. Of that funding, $60 … more

Board approves FY24 budget of $146.85 million

IOWA CITY The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a Fiscal Year 2024 spending budget of $146.85 million and pay increases of up to 6.4% at its formal voting session held April 27. … more

Pet of the Week

Salinger came to PAWS & More after living alone in a wooden cage stacked with many other cages of cats in a house. In the past few months, Salinger has become more comfortable meeting new people … more

Post-Tornado News and Resources

Mid-Prairie Students and Staff Help Following Tornado On Thursday, April 6, 211 Mid-Prairie High School students and 52 staff members helped with recovery efforts following the EF-4 tornado that … more

Tornados damage dozens of properties, clean-up efforts begin

A worrisome weather forecast gave way to sirens and alarms as local residents sought shelter late afternoon on Friday, March 31.  Dark skies, rain, hail, and funnel clouds were observed and … more

Lone Tree Winter Fest

Children were more than happy to meet with Santa at Lone Tree Winter Fest on Nov. 26.   more

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Salute to National 4-H Week

Lone Tree Fall Festival

Lone Tree held their Sesquicentennial Fall Festival on August 26 and 27. more

Johnson County Queen Contest Sunday

Sunday July 17th 2022 6pm Building C Johnson County Fair Queen Contest will be held Sunday at 6 pm in Building on the Jonson County Fairgrounds on Riverside Drive in Iowa City. The Queen … more

Sharon Telephone Celebrates July 4

Sharon Center held their annual Independence Day Parade  on Monday, July 4 at Noon. more

National EMS Week

This week, May 15 to May 23 is the National EMS Week, where we celebrate and thank paramedics, EMTs, and the entire EMS workforce for their service to the community. It is a time to honor the … more

"Plants for the Cure"

Team Breast Friends held their 10th annual plant sale and vendor market, “Plants for the Cure” at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on May 14. Plants are donated by local supporters, and all … more

Christmas in Kalona returns

Christmas in Kalona, after a hiatus in 2020, returned last weekend in force, with hundreds of visitors from all over Iowa and the Midwest converging in Kalona to participate in the Christmas … more
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