The Mosquito Surveillance program, administered in partnership between Johnson County Public Health and Iowa State Extension, has received a positive test for West Nile Virus on a mosquito sample from the week of July 27-August 2.
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Johnson County Sees Positive Test for West Nile Virus
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JC Attorney's Office Press Release 8.6.25
For Immediate Release
Man Sentenced to Up to 7 Years for 14 Violations of No Contact Order
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Join Johnson County Food Policy Council for a local food and farm film screening on August 28
Learn about the power of local food at Land & Heart: Local Food Shorts, a film screening event from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at FilmScene at The Chauncey, 404 E College St., Iowa City.
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JCSO Press Release 7.17.25
For Immediate Release
JCSO Assists in Recovering Stolen Vehicle from Iowa River
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Johnson County Elected Officials to hold listening post at County Fair
Several Johnson County elected officials will participate in a listening post during the 2025 Johnson County Fair.
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JCSO Press Release 7.9.25
For Immediate Release
Johnson County Deputy Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision with Semi
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Explore the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm for a field day and open house on August 2
Explore local food, innovative farming practices, history and nature at the Historic Poor Farm Field Day & Open House from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm, 4811 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City.
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Johnson County online portal for development and building permit applications will launch July 14
Johnson County will launch a new online portal for development and building permit applications Monday, July 14.
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Independence Day 2025 hours for Johnson County departments and offices
Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Detailed schedule changes include:
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Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County eligible for Pocket Prairie Program
Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County are eligible for a program to add pocket prairies to their landscapes. Eligible homeowners can apply online beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 1.
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Fireworks Laws for July 4th Holiday, 2025
The 4th of July holiday is almost here! To help you celebrate safely (and legally), we've taken the time to compile some of the fireworks ordinances in Johnson County. Commercial (consumer) fireworks are allowed ONLY during these times and dates listed for each locality.
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Public Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Johnson County Scheduled for Monday, June 30
Johnson County Public Health invites community members to attend the following event, which aligns with ongoing work outlined in Johnson County Public Health’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a community-driven roadmap focused on improving health and well-being.
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