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.

Post-election audit of Lone Tree Community School District special election confirms accuracy of election results

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the August 2, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District special election, confirming the accuracy of the election night results.

As part of Iowa’s commitment to election transparency and accuracy, the Iowa Secretary of State randomly selects one precinct in each county for a manual audit following each election. This year, Johnson County audited the FR/LN/LT precinct, comparing the hand-counted results to the official machine tabulation.

Morse Road NE closed to traffic from August 10 through August 13

Weather permitting, Morse Road NE at the intersection of Highway 1 will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

A marked detour will direct traffic from Highway 1 to 210th Street, to Turner Avenue, back to Morse Road. The closure will last a maximum of four days and is expected to open to traffic on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.  

Visit https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/secondary-roads/road-construction-updates for additional updates on this project. 

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