Johnson County

Yikes-Aggravated Robberies in Cleburne- Johnson County (December 2009)

Somervell County Salon (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

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Coralville Courier: Lori Cardella Accepts Johnson County Republican’s Nomination

BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009

Lori Cardella to run for Johnson County Supervisor Seat CORALVILLE, IA. -- Lori Cardella has announced today that she will accept the Johnson County Republican’s nomination allowing her to seek the Johnson County Supervisor seat that was vacated with the passing of Larry Meyers. The Johnson County Republicans met earlier today, and [...]...

Johnson County boys basketball tourney pairings announced

Indy Star (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

Pairings have been announced for the Johnson County boys basketball tournament, which will be played Jan. 12-16 at Indian Creek

Coralville Courier: Johnson County 'leadership' hungry for more of your money

BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

County government has gotten so desperate for tax dollars that they are taxing cemetery ground this year! We zoned off about one acre in 1996 for a family cemetery and have not been assessed taxes on the half that is not fenced since - until this year! When I asked the [...]

Coralville Courier: More misinformation from county supervisor Rod Sullivan

BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009

Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan, a liberal, loves big government. He thinks government is inherently good, he's even said so! From one of his blog posts on Sullivan's Salvos he wrote, "... I frequently take this opportunity to defend government. I firmly believe that government is inherently good." In an attempt [...]

Potter's Delight adult beginning pottery class begins Jan. 6

Kansas City Star (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

12/09/09 - Create original pottery, both functional and fun, in Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Potter's Delight Beginning Pottery class for adults 16 and older. Participants will learn creative design concepts, hand-building techniques, and wheel-throwing. read more

Class offers Introduction to eBay® for adults beginning Jan. 6

Kansas City Star (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

12/09/09 - Adults can get an interactive introduction to the eBay® website through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District. The program is called eBay® and is for adults 17 and older. Participants will learn tricks to getting the most for their money as well as securely paying for items online. The latest scams and how to avoid...

"Bully Proof" your kids with new Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes for youth

Kansas City Star (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

12/09/09 - Two new youth classes in the Japanese martial art of Jiu Jitsu being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District promise to help "bully proof" your child. The classes are Little Champs Grapplers class for ages five through seven, and Jr. Grapplers class for ages eight to 14. Both programs take place at the Tae Kwon Do Academy, 7721 W. 151st St.,...

Uranerz Energy Corporation: Uranerz Receives Draft EIS for Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

CASPER, WYOMING (MARKET WIRE) Uranerz Energy Corporation ("Uranerz" or the "Company") (TSX: URZ)(NYSE Amex: URZ)(FRANKFURT: U9E) is pleased to announce that the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Company's Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project in Campbell and Johnson Counties, Wyoming,...

Interview With Iowa Ag Sec Candidate Francis Thicke - Part IV

Blog for Iowa (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago

... to speak at a conference or other educational event. BFIA: A while back you spoke at the Johnson County Democratic Party fundraiser. Can you tell us about that? Thicke: As a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture I have many opportunities to speak at events sponsored by county Democratic central committees. The audiences for these meetings are generally made...

Shining A Light On JoCo Supremacy

Tony's Kansas City (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009

Check out Johnson County's X-Mas Light Display tour and then think about how much better the holiday season will be in the Golden Ghetto . . . It's nowhere near as interesting as an old school photo Holiday photo set featuring Jordan (Katie Price) and Lucy Pinder . Via KC Meesha's Twitter

Full speed ahead for GOP fight in Kansas

Kansas City Star (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009

Jerry Moran had a decision to make one Saturday in September: Get behind the wheel for a 270-mile trip to Johnson County for a 15-minute speech — or not. The U.S. Senate candidate stepped on the gas.

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Full speed ahead for GOP fight in Kansas

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009

Jerry Moran had a decision to make one Saturday in September: Get behind the wheel for a 270-mile trip to Johnson County for a 15-minute speech — or not. The U.S. Senate candidate stepped on the gas.

Coralville Courier: Democrat Machine denies fiscal reality, nominates Rettig

BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

As expected, Janelle Rettig was officially nominated for county supervisor at the Johnson County Democrat Convention held last night for the upcoming January 19 special election. According to the John Deeth Blog , the vote was 76-7. Democrats voted for another tax and spender. Democrats voted [...]

Tough times shatter food stamp stereotypes

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

They call Johnson County the Golden Ghetto for a reason. So it might surprise some to learn that since the economy went south, food stamp use is up 46 percent in metro Kansas City’s richest enclave. Not Shirley Kelso at Catholic Charities in Olathe. She has seen the need build with each layoff.