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May 24, 2023
Memorial Day hours for Johnson County governmental offices

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Detailed schedule changes follow.

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

In: Board of Supervisors
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May 17, 2023
New Homestead Tax Exemption for homeowners 65 years of age and older.

On May 4, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older.

In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or…

In: County Assessor
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May 12, 2023
Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.25 per hour July 1, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage by 69 cents to $12.25 per hour, effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.

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In: Board of Supervisors
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May 11, 2023
Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board accepting preschool scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 school year

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents in paying for a quality preschool experience for their…

In: Social Services
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May 11, 2023
Johnson County hosts bicycle commuter and recreational rider breakfast May 16

Bicycle commuters and recreational riders are invited to enjoy a free, locally made fresh breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque Street in Iowa City.

The breakfast…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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May 9, 2023
Johnson County Attorney’s Office, University of Iowa Police Department confirm that attempted murder suspect Ali Younes has fled the country

The Johnson County Attorney's Office and University of Iowa Police Department (UIPD), in cooperation with federal law enforcement authorities, confirmed today that Ali Younes, the suspect who was awaiting trial for Attempted Murder, Robbery in the 1st degree, and Theft in the…

In: County Attorney
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May 9, 2023
Johnson County issues its first-ever countywide greenhouse gas inventory

Johnson County has issued its first-ever communitywide, or countywide, greenhouse gas inventory for the years 2010 and 2020. The findings reveal a nearly 28% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions over the decade in the county overall.

Inventory sectors examined include…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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May 3, 2023
Johnson County Civil Service Commission vacancy

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Civil Service Commission for a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Aug. 15, 2029. Due to the current political make-up of the Commission, this appointee may identify with any…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Apr 21, 2023
James Ave SW over an unnamed branch of Picayune Creek closed for construction on Monday, April 24, 2023

Weather permitting, the James Avenue SW bridge over an unnamed branch of Picayune Creek, will be closed to traffic starting Monday, April 24, 2023. This location is in southwestern Johnson County. Work includes complete bridge reconstruction, granular…

In: Secondary Roads
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Apr 21, 2023
Johnson County Earth Week events offered, including soil talk on April 26

People are invited to attend free events and activities hosted by or at Johnson County sites during Earth Week.

From April 20 through April 28, visitors can view posters in the Johnson County Administration Building lobby on indigenous knowledge that is informing and…

In: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Apr 18, 2023
Johnson County launches apprenticeship program to support local workforce development

Johnson County has launched its Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program aims to support local workforce development efforts by connecting aspiring workers with training and employment opportunities in high-demand industries. The program is funded by dollars received by…

In: Board of Supervisors
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Apr 11, 2023
Outdoor siren testing out of sequence

Outdoor siren testing out of sequence for Friday April 14, 2023 in Solon Iowa (only) at 10 AM

Due to recent storm related repairs needed on the outdoor warning sirens located in Solon, we will need to test out of our normal sequence this Friday at 10…

In: Emergency Management
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