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.

Board of Supervisors meeting dates adjusted to accommodate upcoming holiday

The Board of Supervisors weekly formal meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, is rescheduled to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. There will be no work session on Wednesday, July 3.

Additionally, the weekly formal meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024, has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The work session will continue as scheduled at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

F20 (Amana Road NW) bridge open to traffic

Johnson County announces the early opening of F20 (Amana Road NW) over Swisher Creek to all traffic. This includes the intersection with Cou Falls and Amana Road. Workers may still be present performing erosion control on the roadsides and ditches until permanent cover is established over the next month.

Thank you for your continued patience and defensive driving in the work area until this project is complete.   

Independence Day 2024 hours for Johnson County departments and offices

 

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.  

Detailed schedule changes include:  

Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available for routine and emergency response. The JCAS billing and administrative offices will be closed. Emergency services remain available 365 days a year. In an emergency, residents should always dial 911.  

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County eligible for new Pocket Prairie Program

A new Johnson County program will help homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County add pocket prairies to their landscapes. Eligible homeowners can apply online beginning July 1.

The program is a collaboration between Johnson County and Master Gardeners of Johnson County. The program provides participants with training, technical guidance and enough pollinator plants to establish a 10’ by 10’ pollinator garden.