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Nov 20, 2024
Food Policy Council forum, “From Policy to Plate: Unpacking the LFPA in Johnson County,” takes place December 14

The 10th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Iowa Conservatory, 123 N Linn St, Iowa City.

This year’s forum, “From Policy to Plate: Unpacking the LFPA in Johnson County,” explores…

In: Local Foods
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Nov 14, 2024
County Supervisors select Erin Shane as the new Executive Director for the Board of Supervisors Office

The Board of Supervisors will discuss appointing Erin Shane to fill the Executive Director position at a work session Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Shane was selected to serve as the interim County Auditor for Johnson County in August of this year after the former Auditor,…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Nov 8, 2024
Johnson County Board of Supervisors Approves Amendments to Fireworks Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Johnson County Fireworks Ordinance, to enhance safety and compliance measures for public fireworks displays in unincorporated areas.

Some of the changes in Ordinance No. 10-24-24-01 include:

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In: Board of Supervisors
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Nov 6, 2024
UPDATE: JCSO Press Release - Operation Quickfind 11.06.24

UPDATE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jaylin has been safely located. 

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OPERATION QUICKFIND – JAYLIN BROWN

(Johnson County, Iowa) The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s…

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Nov 4, 2024
Veterans Day 2024 hours announced for Johnson County governmental offices

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

Detailed schedule changes include:

Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available for routine and emergency…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Oct 31, 2024
Johnson County officials have confirmed U.S. citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate

Johnson County Auditor Erin Shane announced as of 3 p.m. today, Oct. 31, 2024, Johnson County officials have confirmed US citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate. One person was referred to law enforcement for additional…

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Oct 31, 2024
Johnson County officials send letters to voters from Secretary of State Paul Pate's list

Registered voters included on a list sent last week to Johnson County election officials by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will start receiving overnight letters from Johnson County Auditor Erin Shane and Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith, explaining the…

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Oct 30, 2024
County buildings to light up green in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans

The Johnson County Veterans Affairs Department will light part of the Administration and Health and Human Services buildings green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by…

In: Veterans Affairs
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Oct 28, 2024
Food Policy Council to host Happy Hour event in Lone Tree on November 14

The Johnson County Food Policy Council (FPC) will host a Happy Hour event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at The Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company, 113 N Devoe St, Lone Tree. This free event aims to facilitate new connections across the community food system…

In: Local Foods
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Oct 14, 2024
County Commission of Veteran Affairs appoints Mandy Coates as VA director

The Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs has selected Mandy Coates as the new Veteran Affairs director following the resignation of the previous director, Gary Boseneiler.

In her new role as director, Coates serves on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans…

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Oct 11, 2024
​​​​​​​Naples Avenue SW over Crooked Creek is closed for construction starting Monday, Oct. 14, 2024

Weather permitting, the Naples Avenue SW Bridge over Crooked Creek will be closed to traffic starting Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. This location is in southern Johnson County along Naples Avenue between 560th…

In: Secondary Roads
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Oct 4, 2024
Burn Ban in Johnson County on Oct. 4, 2024

ON OCTOBER 4, 2024, THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL RECEIVED A REQUEST PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE 100.40(1) (1995) FROM BRIAN PLATZ, REPRESENTING EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING ALL OR PART OF THEIR FIRE DISTRICT WITHIN JOHNSON COUNTY, THAT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL…

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