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 accepting applications for Opioid Settlement Funds Grants beginning April 15 

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Opioid Settlement Funds Community Grants through 4 p.m. on May 6, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the community’s response to the opioid crisis.   

 A total of $200,000 is available for this grant cycle, and individual awards will be approximately $50,000.   

 Eligible applicants include: