Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without the use of chemicals, can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health Program. Homeowners who wish to participate must be pre-approved by the program coordinators and use a contractor from a pre-approved list.

The Johnson County Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department will be moving back to the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City following the completion of remodel construction.

Detailed schedule changes include:

Secondary Roads is pleased to announce that the F28 (West Penn Street) and James Avenue intersection paving improvements in Sections 9 and 10, Township 80 North, Range 07 West, Madison Township, Iowa, are substantially complete and both roads are now open to traffic.

Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has resigned his office as of July 25, 2024, due to personal health reasons.

Weipert also notified the Board of Supervisors and the deputy commissioner of elections that he is no longer seeking re-election.

Since Weipert’s nomination was made at the primary election in June, the vacancy will be filled at this year’s general election on November 5, 2024, pursuant to Iowa Codes 69.14A(2)(b) and .14A(4). 

This is the weekly update for the current Sheriff Sale Listing.

Click here for the list of sales.

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for infant, toddler, and preschool scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. The scholarship programs can assist parents in paying for quality childcare and preschool experience for their child.

Infant and toddler scholarships are available for children who have not yet turned 3 years old by Sept. 15, 2024. These scholarships help fund quality childcare at the eligible program of the family's choice.