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Jan 30, 2023
New Johnson County SEATS on-demand service available for individuals experiencing transportation barriers

Johnson County SEATS same-day on-demand service for Johnson County residents is now available. This service offers same-day rides to Johnson County residents who do not have access to alternative forms of transportation. The expansion is a result of…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jan 30, 2023
Ishmael Carter convicted of arson and attempted murder after June 2021 event

After three days of testimony, Ishmael Carter, 34, was convicted of one count of arson in the first degree, five counts of attempted murder, and up to 25 years in prison on each count, after an event that took place in June 2021.

On June 13, 2021, Carter went to the…

In: County Attorney
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Jan 9, 2023
Deadline for Appeals of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Johnson County is March 21

FEMA has begun the appeal process for flood hazard determinations related to the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Johnson County. The appeal period ends on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

The proposed flood hazard determinations, if finalized, will become the…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jan 5, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 hours for Johnson County offices

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Detailed schedule changes and other office closures include:

Ambulance:…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jan 3, 2023
Johnson County Board of Supervisors appoints Green-Douglass as new chairperson

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors addressed a number of organizational issues for 2023 in its first formal meeting of the year today, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. The Board began by appointing Lisa Green-Douglass as Chairperson for 2023. Rod Sullivan was appointed Vice…

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Dec 22, 2022
Johnson County Courthouse to close at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

Due to impending weather conditions, and the National Weather Services’ blizzard warning that includes the Johnson County area, the Johnson County Courthouse will be closed beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.

 

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Dec 21, 2022
Johnson County governmental buildings closing at noon Thursday, Dec. 22

Due to impending weather conditions, and the National Weather Services’ blizzard warning that includes the Johnson County area, Johnson County governmental buildings will be closed beginning at noon on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. As of now, the Johnson County Courthouse will…

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Dec 15, 2022
Winter 2022/2023 holiday hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Departments and offices will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of New…

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Dec 13, 2022
Johnson County encourages residents to review the FCC’s Broadband Availability Map

Johnson County residents are encouraged to review their broadband availability and provide input through a new map released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC National Broadband Map identifies advertised broadband service coverage at individual…

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Dec 1, 2022
World AIDS Day 2022

Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) to host community awareness and testing events in honor of WORLD AIDS DAY.

This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Rock the Ribbon.” The commemoration of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1 of each year, is an opportunity…

In: Public Health
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Nov 28, 2022
Herbert Hoover Highway NE/F44 open to traffic

Johnson County is pleased to announce that Herbert Hoover Highway NE/F44 from 0.9 miles east of Wapsi Avenue to 0.1 miles west of Johnson Cedar Road is OPEN to traffic. Some final grading and grass seeding in the ditches will take place next spring. Please drive with caution…

In: Secondary Roads
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Nov 21, 2022
Windham Village Plan scheduled for Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Dec. 8

The draft Windham Village Plan will be considered by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the second-floor Boardroom of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City. The public is welcome to…

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