For Immediate Release
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in Lone Tree
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office Press Release 7.14.26
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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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Johnson County Attorney's Office Press Release 7.10.26
For Immediate Release
Illinois Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Sexual Abuse of 3 Child Victims
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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 Attorney's Office Press Release 7.8.26
For Immediate Release
Iowa City Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Willful Injury of Five People with His Vehicle While Intoxicated
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Wright Brothers Blvd to I-380 southbound ramp detour begins July 7
Weather permitting, the ramp from Wright Brothers Blvd. to I-380 Southbound will be closed for up to two months, beginning the morning of Tuesday, July 7. During this closure, construction crews will be working on building a new ramp.
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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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Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities
Homeowners who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without using chemicals can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health - Soil Quality Restoration Program.
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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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River Junction Access Opened
The Iowa River continues to drop at River Junction. River Junction Access has been opened to vehicular traffic, but users are asked to stay on the roadways. Grassy areas remain wet, and vehicles leaving the roadway may cause rutting and disturbance to the turf.
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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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River Junction Access Closed
Rainfall in the Iowa and English River watersheds is again resulting in rising river levels on the Iowa River at River Junction.
In: Conservation