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].

Johnson County accepting applications for Social Services Emergency Food and Housing Assistance Grants

Johnson County is accepting applications for Social Services Emergency Food and Housing Assistance Grants. The county may award up to $200,000 in funding to nonprofit and charitable organizations that provide services to Johnson County residents. 

The funding will assist organizations to sustain existing services and build capacity to meet the growing demand for food and housing assistance. If awarded, grant money must be expended between Dec. 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

Iowa City Police Make Three Arrests Following Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation 

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