The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.
Deadline to submit quotes: April 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST for the total price of remodel including labor, equipment, materials & delivery.
In this edition of JoCo in the Know, learn about Severe Weather Awareness Week, Conservation job opportunities and events, and how you can give input on property taxes.
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Weather permitting, the Maier Avenue SW bridge over Picayune Creek will be closed to traffic starting Monday, March 23, 2026. This location is approximately 0.65 miles south of Bayertown Road SW in Liberty Township.
Work includes complete bridge reconstruction, approach roadway, and grading.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by the middle of June 2026. Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, is the prime contractor.
Weather permitting, the Maier Avenue SW bridge over Picayune Creek will be closed to traffic starting Monday, March 23, 2026. This location is approximately 0.65 miles south of Bayertown Road SW in Liberty Township.