The Board of Supervisors will discuss the draft Johnson County Strategic Plan at a special work session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The discussion will be facilitated by consulting firm BerryDunn, who worked with Johnson County to create the new plan.
Rainfall in the Iowa and English River watersheds is again resulting in rising river levels on the Iowa River at River Junction.
Iowa City, IA — Johnson County Public Health, as part of its community health assessment and improvement initiative, HealthyJoCo, has released its updated local health data snapshot.
River Junction Access is now open to the public, following a short closure due to rising river levels. The Iowa River has dropped and is expected to stay below flood stage.
River Junction Access is closed until further notice. Staff closed the road on Wednesday evening based on forecast river levels, and it will remain closed until the river levels recede below flood stage and the site can be assessed for damage.
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, confirming the accuracy of the election night results.
Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
Detailed schedule changes follow.
Partnership to expand cancer prevention, screening awareness, radon mitigation, and healthcare access in rural Johnson County and Iowa County
The Johnson County Treasurer's Office is holding its annual tax sale on Monday, June 15, 2026. Property owners in Johnson County who have outstanding taxes are reminded to settle tax obligations by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal House Fire Near West Branch
Homeowners throughout Johnson County are eligible for the Johnson County Soil Health Pocket Prairie Program, which helps convert turf grass into pocket prairies. Priority will be given to residents of the unincorporated area (outside city limits).
Weather permitting, Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road SW will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, June 08, 2026, for a bridge replacement approximately 0.6 miles northeast of Frytown.