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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Johnson County Community Health Data Update
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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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Pocket Prairie Program expands; homeowners throughout Johnson County eligible
Homeowners throughout Johnson County are eligible for the Johnson County Soil Health Pocket Prairie Program, which helps convert turf grass into pocket prairies. Priority will be given to residents of the unincorporated area (outside city limits).
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Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road will be closed starting June 8
Weather permitting, Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road SW will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, June 08, 2026, for a bridge replacement approximately 0.6 miles northeast of Frytown.
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Construction on X14/Wapsi Ave SE to begin June 2
Weather permitting, construction on X14/Wapsi Ave SE between Highway 22 and 520th Street will begin on Tuesday, June 2.
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 5.30.26
For Immediate Release
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal House Fire Near West Branch
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