On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Johnson County voters rejected a $94.5 million bond referendum to construct a new sheriff’s office and jail. The measure fell short of the 60% supermajority required by state law.
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Johnson County voters reject sheriff’s office and jail bond referendum
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JoCo in the Know October 30, 2026
In this edition of JoCo in the Know, learn about early voting, Operation Green Light, well water testing, and more!
https://youtube.com/shorts/6BP-5R4GcYU
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Veterans Day 2026 hours announced for Johnson County governmental offices
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.
Detailed schedule changes include:
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Johnson County to participate in Operation Green Light in support of Veterans
Johnson County Veteran Services will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans from Nov. 4-11, 2026, to recognize veterans and raise awareness of the resources and services available to them.
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Historic Poor Farm Disability Advisory Committee hosted barn dance; completes mural
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Disability Advisory Committee hosted its third annual Barn Dance & Social on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing together members of the disability community for an afternoon of music, art, connection and community celebration.
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Johnson County Medical Examiner Department re-attains National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation
The Johnson County Medical Examiner (JCME) Department has re-attained annual accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
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Vote early, cheer loud: early voting returns to Solon High School on October 23
For the first time in more than a decade, early voting is returning to Solon High School. The Johnson County Auditor’s Office will offer satellite voting at the school, 600 West Fifth St., in Solon on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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Updated Traffic Counts for Section of Sandy Beach Rd NE. Effective Oct. 8, 2026
In July and August 2026, at the request of the County Engineer, updated traffic counts were collected for a portion of Sandy Beach Rd NE between its intersections with Curtis Bridge Rd NE and Lake Manor Rd NE in northern Johnson County.
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Temporary Closer on Dubuque Street Trail at East Conklin Quarry entrance on Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Dubuque Street Trail just north of the Iowa River at the east entrance to the Conklin Quarry will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 17 to facilitate driveway repairs.
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JoCo in the Know October 16, 2026
In this edition of JoCo in the Know, learn about early voting, harm reduction vending machines, a spooky conservation event and more! https://youtube.com/shorts/594Wsgl2Pyw
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Securing the Promise: Iowa's Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
Securing the Promise
Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
November 10, 2026 5:30 p.m.
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Johnson County Auditor's Office to host accessible voting machine demonstration on October 22
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office, in partnership with the Iowa City Senior Center (ICSC) and the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, is inviting the public to learn and practice using ExpressVote® ADA accessible voting equipment from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
In: Auditor