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Johnson County sees rise in food stamp grants in 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, Johnson County registered a 1% increase in the number of people applying for food assistance.

By T. E. Alford | Sep 23, 2025

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Rep. Ingels on USPS EV initiative: It's an 'expensive and slow‑to‑be implemented program'

Chad Ingels, an Iowa state representative, expressed concerns regarding the Biden administration's initial plan for the United States Postal Service (USPS) electric vehicle contract.

By P. T. Torres | Sep 4, 2025

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Food assistance for Johnson County residents reach $19,968,427 in 2024

By V. L. Hardy | Aug 21, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Johnson County registered a 3.6% increase in food assistance funding, receiving $19,968,427 in 2024.

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1.1% decrease in number of Johnson County households receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By V. L. Hardy | Aug 21, 2025

Johnson County reported a 1.1% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2023 and 2024.

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FOIA request sent to University of Iowa regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Iowa City Today | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Iowa regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Food assistance in Johnson County up 32.5% since 2015

By T. E. Alford | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, Johnson County received $19,968,427 in food stamps, compared to $15,075,777 in 2015.

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Johnson County has seen 14.5% decrease in number of households relying on SNAP since 2015

By T. E. Alford | Jul 16, 2025

In 2024, 4,499 Johnson County households relied on food stamps, compared to 5,264 in 2015.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across Iowa City Today publication area

By Iowa City Today | Jul 7, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across Iowa City Today publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Johnson County has seen 11.7% decrease in number of people relying on SNAP since 2015

By V. L. Hardy | Jul 2, 2025

In 2024, 9,704 Johnson County residents relied on food stamps, compared to 10,987 in 2015.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Utilities industry across Iowa City Today publication area

By Iowa City Today | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers across Iowa City Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Iowa City Today publication area during 2024?

By Iowa City Today | Jun 23, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located across Iowa City Today publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Iowa City Today publication area during 2024?

By Iowa City Today | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Iowa City Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to University of Iowa regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By Iowa City Today | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Iowa regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry were approved in Iowa City Today publication area during 2024?

By Iowa City Today | Jun 9, 2025

Of the 207 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Iowa City Today publication area 202 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Iowa City Today publication area in 2024

By Iowa City Today | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Iowa City Today publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Johnson County: Social Security made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By Iowa City Today | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.8% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $2,977 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry were approved in Iowa City Today publication area during 2024?

By Iowa City Today | May 26, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located across Iowa City Today publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa City Today area weekly mass times

By Iowa City Today | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Iowa City Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Iowa City Today publication area during 2024?

By Iowa City Today | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers across Iowa City Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa City Today area weekly mass times

By Iowa City Today | May 17, 2025

The following parishes in the Iowa City Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.