Second installment of property taxes due, late payment penalties begin April 2, 2024

Johnson County property owners are reminded that the second installment of property and mobile home taxes is due Friday, March 1, 2024. Payments need to be delivered to the Treasurer’s Office, paid online or postmarked by April 1, 2024, to avoid a 1 ½ percent monthly penalty that will begin on Monday, April 2, 2024.

In-person payments must be made at the Treasurer’s Office, currently located on the third floor of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lower West Branch Road over I-80 in Johnson County set to close Wednesday, Feb. 28

Weather permitting, Lower West Branch Road over I-80 will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28 until the year 2026. The project involves a new bridge for the Lower West Branch Road overpass as part of the I-80 widening project between Iowa City and West Branch. This project is administered by the Iowa DOT.

Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

F20 (Amana Road NW) Bridge will be closed the week of Feb. 19

Weather permitting, bridge replacement will begin the week of February 19, 2024, on F20 (Amana Road NW) over Swisher Creek in Section 21, Township 81 North, Range 07 West, Jefferson Township, Iowa. F20 (Amana Road NW) will be closed to all traffic from Cou Falls Road NW to approximately 900 feet West of Cou Falls Road NW. Travelers should use the posted detour route of W60 (Highway 965 NW) to F12 (120th Street NW) to Falcon Avenue NW to access the Iowa DNR offices, shooting ranges, archery range, and other public recreational areas located on F20 (Amana Road NW.)