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.

Morse Road NE bridge over Rapid Creek closed to traffic beginning August 17

Weather permitting, the Morse Road NE bridge over Rapid Creek will close to traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 17, for bridge reconstruction.

A marked detour will direct traffic from Morse Road NE to Turner Avenue NE, 210th Street NE, Peters Avenue NE and back to Morse Road NE.  

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of November 2026.   

First installment of property taxes due September 1; late payment penalties begin October 1

The first installment of Johnson County property and mobile home taxes is due on Sept. 1, 2026. Other than tax sale redemptions, payments must be delivered to the Treasurer’s Office, paid online or postmarked by Sept. 30 to avoid a 1.5% monthly penalty that will begin Oct. 1. The U.S. Postal Service postmark is the only date recognized for date of mailing. The date written on a check, or a business metered date, cannot be accepted as proof of the mailing date. Residents who would like a receipt must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their payment.

First installment of property taxes due September 1; late payment penalties begin October 1

Published on Aug 11, 2026

The first installment of Johnson County property and mobile home taxes is due on Sept. 1, 2026. Other than tax sale redemptions, payments must be delivered to the Treasurer’s Office, paid online or postmarked by Sept. 30 to avoid a 1.5% monthly penalty that will begin Oct. 1. The U.S.

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