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 Downtown Campus earns gold Bicycle Friendly Business honor for third time

The Johnson County Downtown Campus has been designated as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business for the third time by the League of American Bicyclists.

The campus, which includes the Administration, Health and Human Services, and Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner facilities in Iowa City, previously earned gold recognition in 2017 and 2021. 

The national recognition program assesses bicycle encouragement, education, planning and evaluation, and infrastructure every four years.

Maier Avenue SW over Picayune Creek is open to traffic

The Maier Avenue SW bridge over Picayune Creek is open to traffic. This location is approximately 0.65 miles south of Bayertown Road SW in Liberty Township.

Minor off-road work will continue, so use caution during travel, and thank you for your patience during construction.

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