The 4th of July holiday is almost here! To help you celebrate safely (and legally), we've taken the time to compile some of the fireworks ordinances in Johnson County. Commercial (consumer) fireworks are allowed ONLY during these times and dates listed for each locality.
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Fireworks Laws for July 4th Holiday, 2025
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JCSO Press Release 6.12.25
For Immediate Release
Iowa City Man Cited After Crash Involving a Johnson County Deputy
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JCSO Press Release 5.30.25
For Immediate Release
JCSO Responds to Fatal Water Emergency in Rural Johnson County
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JCSO News Release 5.25.25
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JCSO Press Release 5.2.25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Iowa City Fire Department Responds to Fire at the Johnson County Courthouse
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JCSO Press Release 4.21.25
For Immediate Release
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JCSO Press Release 3.28.25
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UPDATE: JCSO Press Release 2.8.25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JCSO INVESTIGATING LAKE MACBRIDE FATALITYUPDATE - JOHNSON COUNTY, IA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The victim has been identified as Jack Peacock, 85, of Cedar Rapids. The case remains under investigation.
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JCSO Press Release 11.13.24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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JCSO Press Release 11.12.24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VEHICLE VS. E-BIKE COLLISION RESULTS IN MINOR INJURIES
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UPDATE: JCSO Press Release - Operation Quickfind 11.06.24
UPDATE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Jaylin has been safely located.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OPERATION QUICKFIND – JAYLIN BROWN
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Burn Ban in Johnson County on Oct. 4, 2024
ON OCTOBER 4, 2024, THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL RECEIVED A REQUEST PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE 100.40(1) (1995) FROM BRIAN PLATZ, REPRESENTING EACH FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING ALL OR PART OF THEIR FIRE DISTRICT WITHIN JOHNSON COUNTY, THAT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL PR