Johnson County has issued its first-ever communitywide, or countywide, greenhouse gas inventory for the years 2010 and 2020. The findings reveal a nearly 28% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions over the decade in the county overall.
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Johnson County issues its first-ever countywide greenhouse gas inventoryIn: Planning, Development and Sustainability
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Johnson County Civil Service Commission vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Civil Service Commission for a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Aug. 15, 2029.
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James Ave SW over an unnamed branch of Picayune Creek closed for construction on Monday, April 24, 2023
Weather permitting, the James Avenue SW bridge over an unnamed branch of Picayune Creek, will be closed to traffic starting Monday, April 24, 2023. This location is in southwestern Johnson County.
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Johnson County Earth Week events offered, including soil talk on April 26
People are invited to attend free events and activities hosted by or at Johnson County sites during Earth Week.
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Johnson County launches apprenticeship program to support local workforce development
Johnson County has launched its Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board Holds Public Budget Forum
The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is holding a public budget forum on Thursday April 20, 2023 5:30-6:30pm. The forum will be held in a hybrid format. Feel free to attend in person: Health and Human Services Building Room 214 B/C, or via
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Outdoor siren testing out of sequence
Outdoor siren testing out of sequence for Friday April 14, 2023 in Solon Iowa (only) at 10 AM
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Johnson County Board of Health Renews Stance on E-Cigarettes
On March 22, the Johnson County Board of Health renewed their Position Statement on e-cigarettes for another three years.
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Guillermo Morales joins Johnson County as Executive Director of the Board of Supervisors Office
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted to appoint Guillermo Morales as the next Board of Supervisors Office Executive Director. Mike Hensch, who has worked for the County since 2002 and served in the position for the last six years, is retiring.
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Johnson County residents affected by severe weather outbreak encouraged to self-report property damage
Johnson County Emergency Management is encouraging individuals who were affected by the severe weather outbreak on Friday, March 31, 2023, to self-report property damage.
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Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees for residents living in unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy begins upon appointment and expires June 30, 2029.
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No Activity Notices Arriving in the Mail for Voters Who Did Not Vote in the 2022 General Election
As required by Iowa Code §48A.28, voters who did not vote in the 2022 General Election had their voter registration status changed to “Inactive” and will be sent a No Activity Notice. Voters may handle these cards in one of three ways:
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