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.

Veterans Day 2024 hours announced for Johnson County governmental offices

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

Detailed schedule changes include:

Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available for routine and emergency response. The JCAS billing and administrative offices will be closed. Emergency services remain available 365 days a year. In an emergency, residents should always dial 911.

Johnson County officials have confirmed U.S. citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate

Johnson County Auditor Erin Shane announced as of 3 p.m. today, Oct. 31, 2024, Johnson County officials have confirmed US citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate. One person was referred to law enforcement for additional clarification and investigation on whether they were eligible to vote.

The effort to proactively confirm those on the list is being undertaken by the Auditor’s Office in addition to the offices of Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith and Sheriff Brad Kunkel.

Johnson County officials have confirmed U.S. citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate

Johnson County Auditor Erin Shane announced as of 3 p.m. today, Oct. 31, 2024, Johnson County officials have confirmed US citizenship for 63 people on the list of alleged non-citizens provided by Secretary Paul Pate.

Johnson County officials send letters to voters from Secretary of State Paul Pate's list

Registered voters included on a list sent last week to Johnson County election officials by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will start receiving overnight letters from Johnson County Auditor Erin Shane and Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith, explaining the steps to take to ensure t