Tax season just got easier for qualifying households in Johnson County.
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VITA providing free tax preparation assistance for qualifying residents through April 9, 2025
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Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission to fill a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.
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Food Policy Council forum, “From Policy to Plate: Unpacking the LFPA in Johnson County,” rescheduled for February 1
The 10th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Iowa Conservatory, 123 N Linn St, Iowa City. The forum will be from 9 to 11 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 8:30 a.m.
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Free Dental Care Event for Children
Johnson County Public Health’s I-Smile™ Program is partnering with Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry to provide free dental care to children in need on Friday, February 21st.
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Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025, and expiring May 31, 2028.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 hours for Johnson County offices
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Detailed schedule changes and other office closures include:
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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm designated as an official Heritage Area Site by Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm has been designated as an official Heritage Area Site in partnership with the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA).
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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency is finalizing its Hazard Mitigation Plan draft before submission to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA for review and approval.
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Johnson County Expands Child Care Assistance Incentive Program to Support Early Education
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently approved a request to update eligibility requirements and increase the incentive amount for the Child Care Assistance Incentive Program.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors appoints Jon Green as new chairperson
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting for 2025, today, Thursday, Jan. 2. The Board began the meeting by appointing Jon Green as Chairperson for 2025. V Fixmer-Oraiz was appointed as Vice Chairperson.
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Trip Connect expands evening ride service options for workers and students in Johnson County
Johnson County Social Services, in partnership with NTS Horizons, announces the launch of Trip Connect, a new transportation service piloted in the northern and metro regions of Johnson County.
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Johnson County Compensation Board vacancy
The Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Compensation Board to fill a partial three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2027.
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