Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
Detailed schedule changes include:
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Independence Day 2026 hours for Johnson County departments and offices
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River Junction Access Opened
The Iowa River continues to drop at River Junction. River Junction Access has been opened to vehicular traffic, but users are asked to stay on the roadways. Grassy areas remain wet, and vehicles leaving the roadway may cause rutting and disturbance to the turf.
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Johnson County to discuss draft strategic plan during special work session on June 24
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the draft Johnson County Strategic Plan at a special work session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The discussion will be facilitated by consulting firm BerryDunn, who worked with Johnson County to create the new plan.
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River Junction Access Closed
Rainfall in the Iowa and English River watersheds is again resulting in rising river levels on the Iowa River at River Junction.
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Johnson County Community Health Data Update
Iowa City, IA — Johnson County Public Health, as part of its community health assessment and improvement initiative, HealthyJoCo, has released its updated local health data snapshot.
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River Junction Access Open
River Junction Access is now open to the public, following a short closure due to rising river levels. The Iowa River has dropped and is expected to stay below flood stage.
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River Junction Access Closed
River Junction Access is closed until further notice. Staff closed the road on Wednesday evening based on forecast river levels, and it will remain closed until the river levels recede below flood stage and the site can be assessed for damage.
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Johnson County post-election audit confirms accuracy of election results
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, confirming the accuracy of the election night results.
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Juneteenth 2026 hours for Johnson County departments and offices
Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
Detailed schedule changes follow.
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Johnson County Public Health Joins Statewide Cancer Prevention Initiative
Partnership to expand cancer prevention, screening awareness, radon mitigation, and healthcare access in rural Johnson County and Iowa County
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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.
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 6.2.26
For Immediate Release
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire Near West Branch
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