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May 5, 2025
Johnson County hosts bicycle commuter and recreational rider breakfast May 13

Bicycle commuters and recreational riders are invited to enjoy a free, locally made fresh breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City.

The breakfast…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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May 2, 2025
JCSO Press Release 5.2.25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Iowa City Fire Department Responds to Fire at the Johnson County Courthouse

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA, May 2, 2025 - On May 1, 2025, at 7:45pm the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Johnson County Courthouse, 417 S.…

In: Sheriff
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Apr 29, 2025
Half Moon Avenue NW between Copi Road NW and the Iowa Interstate Railroad will be closed for construction beginning May 5

Weather permitting, Half Moon Avenue, south of Highway 6 between Copi Road NW and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, for construction. Construction will include the replacement of a culvert under Half Moon Avenue NW and the…

In: Secondary Roads
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Apr 25, 2025
JCAO Press Release 4.25.25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hawkeye Waste Systems Charged with Failure to Maintain Worker’s Comp Insurance

Friday, April 25, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – The Johnson County Attorney’s Office announced today that they have filed charges against Hawkeye Waste Systems,…

In: County Attorney
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Apr 25, 2025
Board of Supervisors meetings moving to new location on April 30

Beginning Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Board of Supervisors meetings will be in room 301, on the third floor of the Health & Human Services building (HHS building), 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.

Public parking will be available on the north side of the HHS…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Apr 24, 2025
Johnson County Decategorization Board accepting proposals for positive youth development and parent support services

The Johnson County Decategorization Board seeks qualified organizations to provide positive youth development services for youth ages 6-16 and/or parenting support services for families at risk of involvement with the Iowa Department of Health and…

In: Social Services
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Apr 23, 2025
Free Community CPR/AED Class Available May 2

When someone is having a cardiac event, seconds matter. Join the Johnson County Ambulance Service on May 2 at 808 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City for free community CPR class from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. 

People 14 years old and older can sign up for the Heartsaver CPR/AED…

In: Ambulance
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Apr 22, 2025
Destruction of Noxious Weeds Deadline is June 1, 2025

To all Johnson County property owners: Destruction of Noxious Weeds 

The Johnson County Weed Commissioner announces that the deadline for destruction of noxious weeds is June 1st, 2025, so as to prevent the production of seed by all varieties of…

In: Secondary Roads
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Apr 21, 2025
JCSO Press Release 4.21.25

For Immediate Release

Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Child Endangerment

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA, April 21, 2025 – On April 17, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic assault at a residence in Lone…

In: Sheriff
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Apr 18, 2025
Johnson County residents invited to share their views on livability for aging successfully

The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (JCLC), appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has launched a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions of residents aged 45 and older regarding livability in Johnson…

In: Livable Community for Successful Aging
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Apr 18, 2025
Johnson County Treasurer designates The Gazette newspaper for official notices

Johnson County Treasurer Scott Finlayson has designated The Gazette as the official newspaper for publishing notices specific to the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to Iowa Code section 618.7.

This designation applies to publishing important public notices from the…

In: Treasurer
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Apr 17, 2025
Paul Wittau hired as Johnson County Engineer of the Secondary Roads Department

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Paul Wittau as the next County Engineer for the Secondary Roads Department. Former County Engineer Greg Parker retired after 20 years with Johnson County.

The County Engineer is the head of the Secondary Roads…

In: Secondary Roads
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