The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $165,000 worth of grants to various Iowa City nonprofits and community organizations Thursday.
Each grant fell under the Economic Development & Quality of Life Grant program, which was designed by the county to support initiatives that enhance economic development and quality of life across the county.
Seventeen organizations were approved for funding in this batch, with two additional awardees, who were not publicly disclosed at the meeting, expected to be finalized later this fall…