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Jun 3, 2026
Johnson County Treasurer's Office announces tax sale information for 2026

The Johnson County Treasurer's Office is holding its annual tax sale on Monday, June 15, 2026. Property owners in Johnson County who have outstanding taxes are reminded to settle tax obligations by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026. Failure to do so may result in properties...

In: Treasurer
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Jun 2, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 6.2.26

For Immediate Release

 

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire Near West Branch

 

June 2, 2026 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA)  The victim of the fatal house fire that occurred at 3539...

In: Sheriff
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Jun 2, 2026
Pocket Prairie Program expands; homeowners throughout Johnson County eligible

Homeowners throughout Johnson County are eligible for the Johnson County Soil Health Pocket Prairie Program, which helps convert turf grass into pocket prairies. Priority will be given to residents of the unincorporated area (outside city limits).

Residents of Johnson...

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 1, 2026
Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road will be closed starting June 8

Weather permitting, Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road SW will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, June 08, 2026, for a bridge replacement approximately 0.6 miles northeast of Frytown.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of...

In: Secondary Roads
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Jun 1, 2026
Construction on X14/Wapsi Ave SE to begin June 2

Weather permitting, construction on X14/Wapsi Ave SE between Highway 22 and 520th Street will begin on Tuesday, June 2. 

The road will generally remain open to traffic during construction. However, motorists should expect delays due to daytime lane...

In: Secondary Roads
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May 30, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 5.30.26

For Immediate Release

 

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal House Fire Near West Branch

 

May 30, 2026 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) This morning at 4:29am...

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May 27, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 5.27.26

For Immediate Release

 

Tiffin Man Arrested for Voluntary Manslaughter

 

May 27, 2026 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) Today Jesse Burkhart, 42, of Tiffin, Iowa, was arrested on a charge of Voluntary...

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May 21, 2026
Johnson County Attorney's Office Press Release 5.21.26

For Immediate Release

 

Over the State’s Objection Owner James Watts Granted a Deferred Judgement for

Failure to Maintain Workers Comp Insurance

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In: County Attorney
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May 21, 2026
Johnson County Downtown Campus earns gold Bicycle Friendly Business honor for third time

The Johnson County Downtown Campus has been designated as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business for the third time by the League of American Bicyclists. 

The campus, which includes the Administration, Health and Human Services, and Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner...

In: Board of Supervisors
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May 20, 2026
Maier Avenue SW over Picayune Creek is open to traffic

The Maier Avenue SW bridge over Picayune Creek is open to traffic. This location is approximately 0.65 miles south of Bayertown Road SW in Liberty Township.

Minor off-road work will continue, so use caution during travel, and thank you for your patience during...

In: Secondary Roads
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May 20, 2026
Treasurer’s Office will update office hours beginning June 9

Beginning Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Johnson County Treasurer’s Office will open at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to allow staff to complete monthly training. 

The Treasurer's Office collects and distributes property taxes and includes the motor...

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May 15, 2026
Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board public budget forum

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is holding a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in room 202A of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.

The Johnson County...

In: Empowerment-Early Childhood
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