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. 

The informational sessions will feature presentations from Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel and representatives from Shive-Hattery, the architectural and engineering firm working with the county on the project.

• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, Solon City Hall council chambers, 100 S. Cedar St., Solon
• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, Health & Human Services Building conference room 203, 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, North Liberty City Hall 41 91 Community Room, 360 N. Main St., North Liberty

More information about the public informational sessions and the proposed project is available at https://www.johnsoncountyjailbond.com/.