The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency's (EMA) new app, JoCo Ready, is now available for download.
The free JoCo Ready app combines multiple public safety-related resources in one convenient location, including:
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Johnson County Emergency Management Agency app available for download
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Johnson County Attorney's Office Press Release 12.10.25
For Immediate Release
Defendant in Illicit Massage Business Case Charged with Tampering with Witness
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Johnson County Building Code of Appeals vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Building Code Board of Appeals for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The vacancy is for a person representing the electrical industry.
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Protecting the Safety Net: Why SNAP Matters for Johnson County’s Health and Future
Note: This Letter to the Editor was published by the Gazette on 12/2/25 but was shortened for their character limit. This is the full version.
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MidAmerican Energy public meeting about proposed natural gas pipeline
MidAmerican Energy will be hosting a public informational meeting at 12:30 p.m.
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County Assessor Office closed in the afternoon on December 4.
Due to inclement weather over the weekend, the County Assessor's Office training has been delayed. The office will be closed from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Messages may be left at 319-356-6078 during the closure.
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Johnson County Public Health Maintains National Accreditation Status
Johnson County Public Health Maintains National Accreditation Status
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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Food Policy Council forum, “Our Food, Our Future: Community Voices on the Food System,” on December 13
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: NEW DATE IS FEB. 7
The 11th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City.
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Johnson County Ambulance Service launches Narcan Leave Behind Program
The Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) announces the launch of its Narcan® Leave Behind Program, a pilot initiative designed to increase community access to intranasal naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
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Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment vacancy
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment for residents of unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy term begins upon appointment and expires Dec. 31, 2028.
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Thanksgiving 2025 holiday hours for Johnson County governmental offices
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Detailed schedule changes and other office closures include:
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Report property changes electronically
Iowa law requires property owners to report any changes that could affect their property value. Property owners in Johnson County need to report any building changes made since January 1, 2025. If the property has not changed, residents DO NOT need to report.
In: County Assessor