The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application process will open at noon on Monday, April 25, 2022. Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 23, 2022.
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.
The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (JCLC), appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has launched a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions of residents aged 45 and older regarding livability in Johnson County.
Johnson County Treasurer Scott Finlayson has designated The Gazette as the official newspaper for publishing notices specific to the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to Iowa Code section 618.7.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Paul Wittau as the next County Engineer for the Secondary Roads Department. Former County Engineer Greg Parker retired after 20 years with Johnson County.
The County Engineer is the head of the Secondary Roads Department, which maintains over 900 miles of paved, gravel, and dirt roads in the county. Year-round maintenance includes plowing snow, laying gravel, grading, and mowing road shoulders along with maintaining all the culverts and bridges and has maintenance shops in various locations around the county.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Paul Wittau as the next County Engineer for the Secondary Roads Department. Former County Engineer Greg Parker retired after 20 years with Johnson County.
Residents in Johnson County, including its unincorporated area and smaller towns, can reduce home energy use, increase indoor comfort and save money on energy bills by scheduling a no-cost home energy audit with Green Iowa AmeriCorps. The program is open to those who own houses or apartments, and renters can participate by getting permission from their landlord.