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Jan 5, 2026
Johnson County annual budgeting schedule for fiscal year 2027

Each year, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, coordinating with other County elected officials and department heads, conducts a thorough budgeting process to create the county’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The public is invited to attend all meetings.

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Jan 2, 2026
Johnson County adopts construction evaluation resolution related to animal feeding operations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a construction evaluation resolution relating to the construction of confinement feeding operation structures at its organizational meeting on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.  

By adopting the resolution, Johnson County will...

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Dec 23, 2025
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 12.23.25

For Immediate Release

 

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is the First Sheriff’s Office in the State of Iowa to Achieve ILEAP Law Enforcement Accreditation

 

December 23, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY...

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Dec 17, 2025
Update for the Board of Supervisors holiday meeting schedule

Due to upcoming holidays, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting schedule is as follows: 

  • Combined formal and work session meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23
  • Combined formal and work session meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30...
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Dec 15, 2025
County Assessor Office closed in the afternoon on December 18

The Johnson County Assessor’s Office will be closed for business from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, for an office meeting, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. 

Individuals can leave a voicemail at 319-356-6078 or email [email protected]...

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Dec 12, 2025
Winter 2025/2026 holiday hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Departments and offices will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in...

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Dec 12, 2025
Johnson County Emergency Management Agency app available for download

The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency's (EMA) new app, JoCo Ready, is now available for download.

The free JoCo Ready app combines multiple public safety-related resources in one convenient location, including:

  • 511 Iowa road conditions
  • County...
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Dec 10, 2025
Johnson County Attorney's Office Press Release 12.10.25

For Immediate Release

 

 Defendant in Illicit Massage Business Case Charged with Tampering with Witness

December 10, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – On December 8, 2025, Junping Ren, 56, of Iowa City, was charged with...

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Dec 8, 2025
Johnson County Building Code of Appeals vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Building Code Board of Appeals for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The vacancy is for a person representing the electrical industry.

The duties of the...

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Dec 2, 2025
MidAmerican Energy public meeting about proposed natural gas pipeline

MidAmerican Energy will be hosting a public informational meeting at 12:30 p.m. on December 9 at the Hills Community Center (110 Main St, Hills, IA) regarding a proposed natural gas pipeline extension in Southwestern Johnson County that extends almost...

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Nov 25, 2025
County Assessor Office closed in the afternoon on December 4.

Due to inclement weather over the weekend, the County Assessor's Office training has been delayed. The office will be closed from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Messages may be left at 319-356-6078 during the closure. 

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Nov 20, 2025
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Food Policy Council forum, “Our Food, Our Future: Community Voices on the Food System,” on December 13

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: NEW DATE IS FEB. 7 

 

The 11th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m.  at Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City.

This year’s forum, “Our Food, Our Future:...

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