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 hosts bicycle commuter and recreational rider breakfast May 13

Bicycle commuters and recreational riders are invited to enjoy a free, locally made fresh breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City.

The breakfast will feature empanadas, coffee, juice and fruit. Free trail maps, bike tip sheets and bike pins will also be available.

The rain location is the lower level of the nearby Health and Human Services (HHS) Building parking ramp, located at 855 S. Dubuque Street.

Half Moon Avenue NW between Copi Road NW and the Iowa Interstate Railroad will be closed for construction beginning May 5

Weather permitting, Half Moon Avenue, south of Highway 6 between Copi Road NW and the Iowa Interstate Railroad, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, for construction. Construction will include the replacement of a culvert under Half Moon Avenue NW and the installation of the Clear Creek Trail crossing.  Access to Copi Road NW will be maintained throughout the week. The public is requested to use Half Moon Avenue SW and 340th Street SW for access to properties south of the construction area.