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 recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.64 per hour July 1, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $12.64 per hour, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.

 

Though the wage increase is symbolic in nature and unenforceable under State law, the Supervisors approved the increase to remain in line with the Board’s vote in September 2015 to begin phased increases. The Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the minimum wage in Johnson County since 2015.

 

​​​​​​​Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $12.64 per hour July 1, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $12.64 per hour, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation.

 

Public hearing on Johnson County Comprehensive Plan update is April 11

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Volume 3: Mid-Term Update to the Johnson County 2018 Comprehensive Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Routine business may precede the comprehensive plan agenda item.

The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually.

Johnson County seeks transportation operators for new potential program

Johnson County is seeking a qualified turnkey transportation operator to lead door-to-door on-demand and pre-scheduled trips through its Trip Connect program.

The Trip Connect pilot aims to address the transportation needs of Johnson County residents seeking access to employment and education in Coralville and North Liberty during periods when conventional public transportation is unavailable.