Weather permitting, critical closure for improvements to the intersection of F28 (West Penn Street) and James Avenue is expected to begin Monday, May 20, 2024, in Madison Township, Iowa. The intersection will be closed for up to 40 calendar days.
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION- JUNE 4, 2024
The National Association of County Engineers (NACE) awarded Johnson County Engineer Greg Parker, P.E., the 2024 Urban County Engineer of the Year Award during its Annual Conference earlier this month. Parker has served as Johnson County Engineer since 2005.
Weather permitting, construction will begin on F46 (American Legion Road SE), between Taft Avenue SE and Highway 6, on Monday, April 29, 2024. This location is in eastern Johnson County, outside of Iowa City.
Johnson County EMA, local community partners and municipalities are collecting data on the damages from the storms on April 16, and are asking Johnson County residents to self-report any property damage.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dawn Alam as the next Transportation and Fleet Director. Alam replaces Tom Brase, who is retiring after serving as Director for 24 years.
Weather permitting, closure on West Penn Street is expected to begin the week of April 15. Penn Street will be closed to all traffic during phase two of West Penn Street just east of the James Avenue intersection to Herky Drive. Travelers should use the posted detour route.
The Johnson County Social Services Department is accepting grant applications from nonprofit agencies that can provide programming to increase access to permanent, supportive housing for area households with children.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2026.
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is holding a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024.