For Emily Brandenburg, director of Lionheart Early Learning, working in a child care center has always been something she is passionate about. Since becoming director four years ago, Brandenburg has seen multiple staffing shortages at the center. However, Lionheart’s numbers have since improved, preventing a shortage that would warrant a closure of classrooms or the.
The Johnson County child care wage enhancement program, which provided a $2 per hour increase for professionals in the industry, reportedly helped nearly 100 employees in the county. Federally funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the program is conducting a performance evaluation to assess its future once federal funds expire in 2026..
Bouse resident Laurie Nash was back before the County Supervisors in Call to the Public at their June 19 meeting. She had previously criticized Community Development Director Mike Ramos. This
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The 2023 Juneteenth Celebration occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday. The celebration began at 4:00 p.m. with a Johnson County resource fair. Free food and a fashion show were provided, followed by live music from Black queer singer and dancer Isaac Jordan and Chicago Funk-Rock band Aniba & the Sol Starz. Health Education and.