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.

Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces five vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.

Four vacancies are for individuals categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” with three vacancies to fill a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and expiring Sept. 30, 2028; and one vacancy to fill a partial term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2027. One vacancy is for a representative of a social service agency.