Infant Formula Recall Issued

Johnson County Public Health has been informed by the Iowa Department of Public Health of an infant formula recall. Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.

Funding available for programs that provide early childhood support through Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board has funds available for programs that provide support to families with children aged 0-5, and pregnant individuals.

Funds are to be used to positively impact children in Johnson County in one of the following areas:

Second installment of property taxes due, late payment penalties begin April 1, 2022

Johnson County property owners are reminded that the second installment of property and mobile home taxes are due Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Payments need to be delivered to the Treasurer’s Office, paid online or postmarked by Thursday, March 31, 2022, to avoid a 1 ½ percent monthly penalty that will begin on Friday, April 1, 2022.

The following payment options are available: