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.

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

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Veterans Affairs Commission January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Board January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Board January 25, 2024 special meeting minutes

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 (120^th 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.)

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to distribute funding to fifteen Community Food and Farm Grant awardees on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. All applicants have received notification of their selection status to the email address provided in their application.   

The award recipients for the second Community Food and Farm Grant cycle are: