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Jun 18, 2025
Johnson County seeking quotes for rumble strip installation on F12 (140th St NE)

2025 Rumble Strips

Please download the project packet below for detailed instructions for submitting a quote.

Quotes will be accepted until Monday, July 01, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.

In: Secondary Roads
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Jun 16, 2025
Johnson County to host public input sessions on non-metro area housing June 26

Johnson County will host two public input sessions Thursday, June 26, for community members to learn about and share ideas on housing issues in the County’s non-metro area. This includes the unincorporated area, villages and the six small cities of Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford,…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 12, 2025
JCSO Press Release 6.12.25

For Immediate Release

Iowa City Man Cited After Crash Involving a Johnson County Deputy

June 12, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – On June 12, 2025, at 7:20am, a Johnson County Deputy was northbound in the 1300 block of Highway 965 near Swisher when he was…

In: Sheriff
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Jun 12, 2025
JCAO News Release 6.11.25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grandson and Daughter in Iowa City Charged with Financial Exploitation of Elderly Family Member

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (JOHNSON COUNTY, IA) – Keelan France, age 26, and Nicole Linderholm, age 49, both of Iowa City, have each been…

In: County Attorney
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Jun 11, 2025
Confirmed Case of Measles in Johnson County – Public Exposure Notice

Johnson County Public Health and Iowa Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in Johnson County in an unvaccinated child who was exposed during international travel. To date, this is the third case reported in the state of Iowa. During the infectious period…

In: Public Health
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Jun 10, 2025
Preparing for Independence Day? Review the Johnson County fireworks law before the holiday

Independence Day is approaching. Residents are encouraged to review fireworks regulations in advance of the holiday, including new rules that take effect July 1 in Johnson County.

On Oct. 24, 2024, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors amended regulations relating…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jun 9, 2025
Juneteenth 2025 hours for Johnson County departments and office

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.

 

Detailed schedule changes follow.

Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jun 2, 2025
Prairie Du Chien Road over I-80 in Johnson County set to close June 9 for construction

Weather permitting, Prairie Du Chien Road at the bridge over Interstate 80 will be closed beginning Monday, June 9, 2025. Construction is anticipated to finish in early August 2025. The project involves a bridge deck overlay on the Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over…

In: Secondary Roads
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May 30, 2025
JCSO Press Release 5.30.25

For Immediate Release

JCSO Responds to Fatal Water Emergency in Rural Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA, May 30, 2025 – On May 29, 2025, at 6:51pm, Johnson County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a person in the water at a residence on Deborah…

In: Sheriff
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May 30, 2025
Johnson County to rededicate Lorada E. Cilek Bridge on June 6

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a special off-site public meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, to rededicate the Lorada E. Cilek Bridge.

The meeting will begin at the Johnson County Sutliff Operations Center, located at 5438 Sutliff…

In: Board of Supervisors
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May 30, 2025
Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces five vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.

Four vacancies are for individuals categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” with three vacancies to fill a three-…

In: Board of Supervisors
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May 25, 2025
JCSO News Release 5.25.25

NEWS RELEASE

Law Enforcement Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Man

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA, May 25, 2025 – Christopher Richard Jennings (nickname “Casey”) was last seen Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 12:20 PM near the Benton Street bridge in…

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