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Jul 6, 2022
Johnson County Food Policy Council vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Food Policy Council for four-year terms beginning upon appointment and ending June 30, 2026.

The purpose of the council is to improve dialogue and discussion and provide necessary…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Jun 23, 2022
Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities who would like to have greener and healthier lawns, without the use of chemicals, can apply to have 50 percent of the costs reimbursed, up to $2,000, through the County’s new Soil Health Program.…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Jun 21, 2022
Johnson County Treasurer’s and Auditor’s Offices to change business hours beginning July 1, 2022

The Johnson County Treasurer’s Office and Auditor’s Office business hours will change beginning Friday, July 1, 2022. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A number of services through the Treasurer’s and Auditor’s Offices are available online,…

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Jun 15, 2022
Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2023.

Members shall be residents of Johnson County and demonstrate a positive interest in historic…

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Jun 13, 2022
Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application appeal process to take place June 13 to 23, 2022

The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application appeal process begins today, Monday, June 13, and will end at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

The appeal process is for applicants who need to provide additional documentation or information to be considered…

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Jun 10, 2022
Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board seeks members

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking new members to serve three-year terms beginning September 2022. The board is made up of family members of children ages 0-5, citizens, providers, community volunteers and elected…

In: Social Services
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Jun 8, 2022
Juneteenth 2022 hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, 2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union…

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Jun 7, 2022
Eleventh annual Johnson County Juneteenth Commemoration events celebrate food, culture and resilience

The 11th annual Johnson County Juneteenth Commemoration will take place from Tuesday, June 14 to Sunday, June 19, 2022. All events are open to the public and there is no fee to attend.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865,…

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Jun 6, 2022
Preparing for Independence Day? Review Johnson County fireworks laws before the holiday

July is just around the corner and Independence Day will be here soon. Make sure to familiarize yourself with fireworks laws in Johnson County as you prepare for holiday celebrations.

It is illegal to set off fireworks anywhere in unincorporated areas of Johnson…

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May 27, 2022
Johnson County in need of Republican poll workers for June 7th Primary Election

In preparation for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 7th, the Johnson County Auditor’s Office has been actively recruiting Precinct Election Officials (PEOs, more commonly known as poll workers) to staff the county’s 64 precincts on Election Day. Due…

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May 23, 2022
Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application deadline extended through 2 p.m. Friday, May 27

The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application period has been extended until 2 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022. Residents who are low- to moderate-income with documented hardship due to COVID-19 are invited to apply for a $1,400 emergency relief…

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May 23, 2022
Food Policy Council forum, ‘Farm to Institution Purchasing: How Do We Increase Sales?’ takes place June 8

The eighth annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, online via Zoom.

This year’s forum, “Farm to Institution Purchasing: How Do We Increase Sales?” explores how farm to institution sales can…

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