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Johnson County

Our mission: Empowering voters. Defending Democracy.

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

Learn more about what we do and you and how you can help us move our mission forward.

Affordable Housing: Searching for Solutions

Affordable Housing, League Lecture Series, Housing Solutions

Submitted by Johnson County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/13/2025 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Iowa City Public Library

Affordable housing has emerged as a major issue in Johnson County as it has across the country.  Since 2000, the county's population has increased roughly 40 percent, while the supply of housing, especially affordable housing, has not kept up with

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Carrie Chapman Catt Book Club

Bookclub, Carrie Chapman Catt Bookclub

Submitted by Johnson County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
02/17/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Oaknoll West, Spring Building, 4th floor meeting room

Join us the third Monday of each month, September-May for a conversation about the month's book. Books will be selected to enhance our knowledge of League public policy priorities; discussion will be led by a League member.

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February Legislative Forum

Legislative Forum Legislation

Submitted by Johnson County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/22/2025 - 9:30am
Event location: 

Coralville City Council Chambers

The public is invited to join League members to hear from our local legislators who represent us in Des Moines and to ask questions of them while they are in the active legislative session.

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