2023 Community Challenge Grant Award

The Johnson County Livable Community Housing Action Team is 1 of 8 recipients in the state of Iowa to be awarded a 2023 Community Challenge Grant from AARP. The project awarded aims to help educate the public on the benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) as a housing option. Design competitions will be held at county events where children age 17 and younger, will design Lego replicas of ADU to promote the housing type as an affordable option for older adults.

Design competitions will take place at the following events:

• July 23rd- July 26th- Johnson County Fair
• August 5th- Tiffin REC Fest
• September 2nd- Iowa City Farmer's Market
• September 23rd- Iowa City Farmer's Market
• October 7th- Iowa City Farmer's Market

We will be doing additional design competitions at several of the area Public Libraries. We will post additional details as those dates and times are secured.

A big thank you to Jessica Andino and Bill Gorman for their work on this project.

Save the date for the 2023 Healthy Aging Fair on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Kirkwood Regional Center, 2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, IA 52241. There will be over 30 resource displays highlighting services for older adults, Tai Chi Demonstrations, flu shots, health screenings, refreshments and much more.

Fare Free Iowa City Transit

Iowa City Transit has adopted a 2-year Pilot allowing all passengers to ride free of charge. Starting Tuesday, August 1^st, 2023, every ride on Iowa City buses is free for everyone, just hop aboard. If you have a 31-day, 10-ride, single-ride, or 24-hour pass, you will want to use those up prior to August 1. Coralville Transit will continue to collect fare on their buses. Coralville Transit will continue to honor Iowa City Senior passes. If you don’t have a Senior Pass, here’s how to obtain one:

• Iowa City and University Heights Residents: Bring proof of Iowa City residency and a photo ID with birth date to the Iowa City Transportation Services Office, 335 Iowa Ave. in the Tower Place parking ramp.
• Coralville Residents: Take proof of age (ID) and residency to Coralville City Hall, to be issued a Senior Pass to present at boarding for free rides on Coralville or Iowa City buses.
• North Liberty Residents: Take proof of age (ID) and residency to North Liberty City Hall if, to be issued a Senior Pass to present at boarding for free rides on Coralville or Iowa City buses.

Need help with transportation? Contact Kelly Schneider, Mobility Coordinator for Johnson County Social Services at kschneider@johnsoncountyiowa.gov

The 2023 Johnson County Fair begins Saturday, July 22nd and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Click here for the full fair schedule or find additional information at https://www.thejohnsoncountyfair.com/

Johnson County Summer Events

Click below for the Iowa City Downtown District Summer Calendar.

Visit the Summer of the Arts website for more details on summer events.

July 21-22, 2023

50th Annual Beef Days event

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