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 to host public informational sessions on proposed sheriff’s office and jail

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.

Johnson County approves bond referendum for November 3 election

During its formal meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved placing a $94.5 million general obligation bond referendum on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

If approved by voters, the bond would fund the acquisition of land and the construction, equipping and furnishing of a new sheriff’s office and jail facility. At least 60% of voters must vote “yes” for a bond referendum to pass.

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