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.

Johnson County Amb

The Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) announces the launch of its Narcan® Leave Behind Program, a pilot initiative designed to increase community access to intranasal naloxone (Narcan). This life-saving medication reverses opioid overdoses.

Members of the public can visit JCAS, 808 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City, during regular business hours, or the GuideLink Center, 300 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, to receive:

Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment for residents of unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2028.

Duties are established by Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 8:1.29(A), and include the following: