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Jul 17, 2025
JCSO Press Release 7.17.25

For Immediate Release

JCSO Assists in Recovering Stolen Vehicle from Iowa River

July 17, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA)  – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle from...

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Jul 14, 2025
Johnson County Elected Officials to hold listening post at County Fair

Several Johnson County elected officials will participate in a listening post during the 2025 Johnson County Fair.

The listening post will be held in Building D on the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 3109 Old Hwy 218 S., Iowa City. Community members are encouraged to stop...

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jul 9, 2025
JCSO Press Release 7.9.25

For Immediate Release

Johnson County Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision with Semi

July 9, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – On July 8, 2025, at 10:17am, a Johnson County Deputy was involved in a motor vehicle collision in the 1800 block of Highway...

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Jul 9, 2025
Explore the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm for a field day and open house on August 2

Explore local food, innovative farming practices, history and nature at the Historic Poor Farm Field Day & Open House from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm, 4811 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City.

The Field Day & Open...

In: Local Foods
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Jul 8, 2025
Johnson County online portal for development and building permit applications will launch July 14

Johnson County will launch a new online portal for development and building permit applications Monday, July 14.  

The new platform will make it easier for residents, business owners, contractors and others to submit building permit and development...

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 27, 2025
Independence Day 2025 hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Detailed schedule changes include:

Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available for routine...

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jun 25, 2025
Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County eligible for Pocket Prairie Program

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County are eligible for a program to add pocket prairies to their landscapes. Eligible homeowners can apply online beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 1.

The program is a collaboration between Johnson County and Master Gardeners of...

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 23, 2025
Fireworks Laws for July 4th Holiday, 2025

The 4th of July holiday is almost here! To help you celebrate safely (and legally), we've taken the time to compile some of the fireworks ordinances in Johnson County. Commercial (consumer) fireworks are allowed ONLY during these times and dates listed for each locality....

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Jun 20, 2025
Additional Reported Cases of Measles in Iowa

Additional Reported Cases of Measles in Iowa


Johnson County, Iowa – Johnson County Public Health and Iowa Health and Human Services have confirmed three additional cases of Measles that are locally acquired household contacts of our original...

In: Public Health
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Jun 18, 2025
Johnson County seeking quotes for rumble strip installation on F12 (140th St NE)

2025 Rumble Strips

Please download the project packet below for detailed instructions for submitting a quote.

Quotes will be accepted until Monday, July 01, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.

In: Secondary Roads
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Jun 16, 2025
Johnson County to host public input sessions on non-metro area housing June 26

Johnson County will host two public input sessions Thursday, June 26, for community members to learn about and share ideas on housing issues in the County’s non-metro area. This includes the unincorporated area, villages and the six small cities of Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford,...

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 12, 2025
JCSO Press Release 6.12.25

For Immediate Release

Iowa City Man Cited After Crash Involving a Johnson County Deputy

June 12, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – On June 12, 2025, at 7:20am, a Johnson County Deputy was northbound in the 1300 block of Highway 965 near Swisher when he was...

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