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 post-election audit confirms accuracy of election results

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the June 2, 2026 Primary 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 Iowa City 11 precinct, comparing the hand-counted results to the official machine tabulation.

The audit results matched exactly, with no discrepancy found. 

Juneteenth 2026 hours for Johnson County departments and offices

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

Detailed schedule changes follow. 

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. 

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