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 Sheriff's Office News Release 7.14.26

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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House to showcase new commercial kitchen on August 8

Discover history, local food and tour the new commercial kitchen at the Historic Poor Farm Open House from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm (HPF), 4811 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City. The event is free and open to all ages.

The event will feature the soft launch of the HPF Kitchen, a shared-use commercial kitchen space for food and farm business entrepreneurs to expand their markets and capacity. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new facility will begin at 3:45 p.m.

Johnson County Attorney's Office News Release 7.10.26

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