Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth 2023 hours for Johnson County departments and offices
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Johnson County Treasurer's Office announces tax sale information for 2023
The Johnson County Treasurer's Office is holding its annual tax sale Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Property owners in Johnson County who have outstanding taxes are reminded to settle tax obligations by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023.
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Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.
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Johnson County to offer youth development grants to nonprofits
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development (JJYD) programming for the FY24 – FY25 grant cycle.
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Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board seeks new members
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking new members who are passionate about improving the lives of young children and welcome the opportunity to facilitate community collaboration and service coordination while allocating state funding to ass
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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.
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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.
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Sheriff’s Office seeks space needs assessment RFQ reissued
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking requests for quotes from professional consulting firms to conduct a space needs assessment that will evaluate the existing facility, analyze space optimization and develop projections and conceptual plans for future needs. Note: this is a
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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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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 child.
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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.
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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
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