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.
Pursuant to Iowa Code §49.23, polling place change notices were mailed on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from the Elections Department. Due to a printing error, some postcards list the incorrect address for the polling location.
The Board of Supervisors will discuss action steps from the Johnson County Housing Assessment study during a special work session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18.
Poll locations have changed in multiple Johnson County precincts since the last Primary Election. These precincts and their current locations are listed below.
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Detailed schedule changes follow.
Due to increased traffic and limited staff availability with early voting and the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, the Auditor’s Office is suspending Community ID services from Tuesday, May 12, through Friday, June 5. Services will resume at 8 a.m.
In honor of Memorial Day, Johnson County Veteran Services is offering a special for a Veterans Memorial engraving. During May and June, anyone who purchases an engraving will receive an additional engraving at no cost.
The Greencastle Avenue SW bridge over Old Woman’s Creek is open to traffic. This location is approximately 0.25 miles south of IWV Road SW (F46) in Union Township.
Johnson County is accepting applications for the Quality of Life Grant Program from May 6 through 4 p.m. on May 27, 2026. This program supports projects that enhance community life, foster connection, and improve shared experiences across Johnson County.
Johnson County will test the voting equipment for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Auditor’s Office,913 S. Dubuque St, Suite 130, Iowa City. Testing ensures all voting machines are working accurately and reliably for Election Day.
The Board of Supervisors and Conservation Board signed an agreement to invest $200,000 towards the water quality sensor network operated by IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering (IIHR) at the University of Iowa.
Johnson County is hosting a free breakfast for bicycle commuters and recreational riders from 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City.