The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm has been designated as an official Heritage Area Site in partnership with the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA).
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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm designated as an official Heritage Area Site by Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area
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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency is finalizing its Hazard Mitigation Plan draft before submission to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA for review and approval.
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Johnson County Expands Child Care Assistance Incentive Program to Support Early Education
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently approved a request to update eligibility requirements and increase the incentive amount for the Child Care Assistance Incentive Program.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors appoints Jon Green as new chairperson
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting for 2025, today, Thursday, Jan. 2. The Board began the meeting by appointing Jon Green as Chairperson for 2025. V Fixmer-Oraiz was appointed as Vice Chairperson.
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Trip Connect expands evening ride service options for workers and students in Johnson County
Johnson County Social Services, in partnership with NTS Horizons, announces the launch of Trip Connect, a new transportation service piloted in the northern and metro regions of Johnson County.
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Johnson County Compensation Board vacancy
The Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Compensation Board to fill a partial three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2027.
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Winter 2024/2025 holiday hours for Johnson County departments and offices
Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Naples Avenue SW over Crooked Creek is now open to traffic
Johnson County is pleased to announce that Naples Avenue SW between 560th Street and the Johnson-Washington County Line Is now open to traffic.
Minor off-road work will continue, so use caution during travel.
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Johnson county residents invited to share their views on livability for aging successfully
The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (JCLC), appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, is launching a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions of residents aged 45 and older regarding livability in Johnson Coun
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Johnson County begins annual budgeting process for fiscal year 2026
Each year, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, coordinating with other County elected officials and department heads, conducts a thorough budgeting process to create the County’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The public is invited to attend all meetings.
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Johnson County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department closed part of the day on Dec. 4, 2024
The Johnson County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department will be closed for business from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, while staff participate in a training.
Messages may be left at 319-356-6083 during the closure.
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$2.9 million available for building new or rehabilitating affordable housing in Johnson County
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is currently offering $2,900,000 in funding to support the development and/or rehabilitation of housing provided to qualified households with incomes below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). A minimum of $368,000 is earmarked fo
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