Johnson County Public Health Congratulates the City of North Liberty for Making Parks and Trails Tobacco/Nicotine Free

Johnson County Public Health wishes to recognize the City of North Liberty for its commitment to creating a healthier environment for all North Liberty residents and visitors. The City Council voted to make all city owned or operated park and trail grounds tobacco and nicotine free as of April 12, 2022. The ordinance states using any form of tobacco or vaping product in city parks or trails is not allowed at any time.

Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board to hold budget forum April 21

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board will hold a public budget forum from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The budget forum is an opportunity for community members to learn more about how Early Childhood Iowa funds are utilized to assist Johnson County children ages 0-5 and their families.

The forum will be held in a hybrid format – both in person and via Zoom. The physical meeting will take place in Room 203 B/C of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City. To participate via zoom go to:

Eagle Avenue over I-80 closed to traffic starting Monday, April 11, 2022

An Iowa Department of Transportation bridge deck overlay project will require closing the Eagle Avenue bridge over Interstate 80. The closure of Eagle Avenue over Interstate 80 will begin on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Construction is expected to be complete by the end of May 2022.

For more information about this Iowa Department of Transportation project, please contact the Cedar Rapids Resident Construction Engineer by phone at 877-226-8110.