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Johnson County residents invited to share their views on livability for aging successfully
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Johnson County Treasurer designates The Gazette newspaper for official notices
Johnson County Treasurer Scott Finlayson has designated The Gazette as the official newspaper for publishing notices specific to the Treasurer’s Office, pursuant to Iowa Code section 618.7.
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Paul Wittau hired as Johnson County Engineer of the Secondary Roads Department
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Paul Wittau as the next County Engineer for the Secondary Roads Department. Former County Engineer Greg Parker retired after 20 years with Johnson County.
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Johnson County residents in unincorporated area and small towns eligible for free home energy audits
Residents in Johnson County, including its unincorporated area and smaller towns, can reduce home energy use, increase indoor comfort and save money on energy bills by scheduling a no-cost home energy audit with Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
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Bridge structures on Derby and Greencastle Avenues closed until further notice
Bridge structures P-34-2 on Derby Avenue SW just south of 560th St SW and M-18-1 on Greencastle Avenue SW just south of IWV Rd SW will close to all traffic at 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors submits formal objection to Senate File 75
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has submitted a formal letter to Governor Kim Reynolds expressing opposition to Senate File 75, a bill passed by the Iowa Legislature that would alter the method of electing county officials in Johnson, Story, and Black Hawk Counties.
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Johnson County recommended minimum wage increases to $13.02 per hour July 1, 2025
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $13.02 per hour, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.
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Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget to take place April 16
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed county budget at 5:30 p.m. on April 16, 2025.
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JCSO Press Release 3.28.25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAN ARRESTED FOR INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICIAL ACTS DURING TRAFFIC STOP
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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% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil He
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Johnson County Auditor encourages voters to update voter registration status, respond to no activity and change of address notices
Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate are alerting voters they may be receiving important mailers in the coming weeks as part of annual voter registration list maintenance and ongoing audit processes.
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Johnson County timeline for Economic Development and Quality of Life Grant Programs
The Fiscal Year 2026 Economic Development and Quality of Life Grant Programs will open on Monday, May 12, 2025, and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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