Johnson County government to require face masks in facilities based on CDC guidance

Johnson County, Iowa – Based on recommendations from the Johnson County Public Health Department (JCPH), the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, to require all visitors and Johnson County employees to wear face coverings in all Johnson County government buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The face coverings must cover both nose and mouth.

The face-covering mandate is effective Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, through Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, and is subject to change, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and JCPH.

Johnson County Auditor’s Office completes review of 921 voter registration challenges

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office received 921 voter registration challenges on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The challenges filed pursuant to Iowa Code § 48A.14 questioned whether the affected voters continued to reside in Johnson County at the addresses listed on their voter registrations.

Johnson County Elections staff contacted all 921 affected voters to notify them of the challenges and explain their rights and options under Iowa law. 

Johnson County Auditor’s Office completes review of 921 voter registration challenges

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office received 921 voter registration challenges on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The challenges filed pursuant to Iowa Code § 48A.14 questioned whether the affected voters continued to reside in Johnson County at the addresses listed on their voter registrations.