Welcoming Week celebrations are coming back to Johnson County! From Sept. 10-19, 2026, groups across Johnson County will host gatherings to make communities welcoming places for all, including immigrants.
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Welcoming Week events return Sept. 10-19
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Labor Day 2026 hour announced for Johnson County governmental offices
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Detailed schedule changes include:
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Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces six vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.
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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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Johnson County signs purchase agreement for South Capitol Street properties
During its formal meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Board of Supervisors signed a purchase agreement for three parcels located on the NE corner of Capitol Street and Benton Street in Iowa City, for a total purchase price of $5.5 million.
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Johnson County signs purchase agreement for development property
During its formal meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of property for future development.
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Independence Day 2026 hours for Johnson County departments and offices
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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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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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 Downtown Campus earns gold Bicycle Friendly Business honor for third time
The Johnson County Downtown Campus has been designated as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business for the third time by the League of American Bicyclists.
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Johnson County to discuss housing initiatives on May 18
The Board of Supervisors will discuss action steps from the Johnson County Housing Assessment study during a special work session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18.
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Memorial Day 2026 hours for Johnson County governmental offices
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Detailed schedule changes follow.