Johnson County government to require face masks in facilities based on CDC guidance

Johnson County, Iowa – Based on recommendations from the Johnson County Public Health Department (JCPH), the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, to require all visitors and Johnson County employees to wear face coverings in all Johnson County government buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The face coverings must cover both nose and mouth.

The face-covering mandate is effective Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, through Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, and is subject to change, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and JCPH.

Johnson County Attorney's Office News Release 4.27.26

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Johnson County adopts fiscal year 2027 budget

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2027 budget during the April 23 formal meeting. The FY27 expenditure budget totals $164.8 million, a $1.5 million decrease from fiscal year 2026. Public budget meetings started in January 2026 and included two public hearings.