Weather permitting, Morse Road NE at the intersection of Highway 1 will be closed to traffic on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Morse Road NE will also be closed near Morse for a bridge replacement project on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
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Morse Road NE closed to traffic August 17
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Morse Road NE bridge over Rapid Creek closed to traffic beginning August 17
Weather permitting, the Morse Road NE bridge over Rapid Creek will close to traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 17, for bridge reconstruction.
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First installment of property taxes due September 1; late payment penalties begin October 1
The first installment of Johnson County property and mobile home taxes is due on Sept. 1, 2026. Other than tax sale redemptions, payments must be delivered to the Treasurer’s Office, paid online or postmarked by Sept. 30 to avoid a 1.5% monthly penalty that will begin Oct. 1.
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Post-election audit of Lone Tree Community School District special election confirms accuracy of election results
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the August 2, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District special election, confirming the accuracy of the election night results.
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Morse Road NE closed to traffic from August 10 through August 13
Weather permitting, Morse Road NE at the intersection of Highway 1 will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
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Johnson County to host public informational sessions on proposed sheriff’s office and jail
Johnson County will host three public informational sessions about the proposed new sheriff's office and jail. The sessions will provide an overview of the proposal, explain the need for a new facility, and answer questions from the public.
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Johnson County approves bond referendum for November 3 election
During its formal meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved placing a $94.5 million general obligation bond referendum on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
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Morse Road NE paving project starting July 30
Weather permitting, construction on the Morse Road improvement project between Highway 1 and Wapsi Avenue is expected to begin Thursday, July 30, 2026. Construction activities will also take place on Turner Avenue.
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Iowa River Trail (aka Dubuque Street Trail) Repairs
Johnson County, Iowa -- The Conservation Department will be replacing damaged concrete panels on the Iowa River Trail, aka the Dubuque Street Trail, between County Down Lane NE and Squire Point Ac
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Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board seeks members
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking new members to serve three-year terms beginning October 2026.
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 7.14.26
For Immediate Release
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in Lone Tree
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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House to showcase new commercial kitchen on August 8
Discover history, local food and tour the new commercial kitchen at the Historic Poor Farm Open House from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm (HPF), 4811 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City. The event is free and open to all ages.
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