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.

Maier Avenue SW over Picayune Creek will be closed for bridge reconstruction on March 23

Weather permitting, the Maier Avenue SW bridge over Picayune Creek will be closed to traffic starting Monday, March 23, 2026. This location is approximately 0.65 miles south of Bayertown Road SW in Liberty Township.

Work includes complete bridge reconstruction, approach roadway, and grading.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the middle of June 2026. Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, is the prime contractor.