TRAIL of Johnson County

06/16/2026

Volunteers from Cycling With Age will be on hand with their trishaws at TRAIL's annual Ice Cream Social in August.

As the summer weather rolls in, a team of about 20 volunteer pilots is bringing Johnson County residents along for a ride as part of a growing initiative.

06/14/2026

Volunteers from CIVCO Medical Solutions enjoyed beautiful weather recently while tackling yard and garden projects at the homes of four TRAIL members. This annual Day of Caring was made possible through United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties and Hills Bank. Here you see the CIVCO team at the home of TRAIL members Jean and Drew Ives.

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Gardening is a great way for older adults to stay active, and its benefits are not only physical, but mental and emotional.

June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day on the National Day Calendar to encourages us to maximize the health benefits of gardening.

06/04/2026

There’s no better way to enjoy the early days of summer than by visiting the Iowa City Arts Festival!

The most anticipated art event of the summer: an award-winning, community celebration of visual art, music, and food. Family friendly activities.

06/01/2026

Are you in the market for a new car? Newer cars offer many innovative safety features and can be especially helpful for older adults. Check out this free online program, planned for June 2.

Learn how the latest technology like Smart Headlights, Blind Spot Warnings, and Lane Departure Warnings can help make driving safer and easier!

06/01/2026

Looking for information about the June 2 primary elections? Just check out this information from the Johnson County Auditor:

Johnson County, Iowa has a variety of resources available for county residents, from information about upcoming elections to places to report county road issues that need to be fixed.

05/31/2026

Did you know you can get free monthly checks of your blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation on the first Monday of every month? The next session is from 9 to 11 AM, TOMORROW, Monday, June 1, in Room 103 at the Iowa City Senior Center (28 S. Linn St., Iowa City). The checks are a partnership between the Senior Center and the University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health. No appointment is necessary, just drop in!

05/29/2026

Looking for something to do this Sunday, May 31? You might want to check out the inaugural Northside Neighbors Music Festival from 2 to 5 PM, with an after-party to follow—all free and open to the public! See the map below or visit the Northside Neighborhood Association’s website at www.northsideiowacity.org.

05/28/2026

You can find out more about paying for long-term care through Medicaid in a free presentation by attorney Jill Watskey this Thursday, May 28, from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Iowa City Senior Center. Ms. Watskey will talk about qualifying for Medicaid, the division of assets, the options for spending down assets, the five-year look-back period for making gifts, and the exceptions to the gifting rules. Registration is required; register online or by calling the Senior Center at 319-356-5220.