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.

Notice of voting equipment public test

In preparation for the City/School Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, public testing of county voting equipment will commence at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, 913 S. Dubuque St., at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. This testing is important to ensure voting machines are working accurately and reliably before Election Day.

Public testing is open to observers. If you are interested in how voting equipment is verified, please contact the Auditor's Office at 319-356-6004 or email [email protected].