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 Elections ‘I Voted Sticker’ Contest returns

The Johnson County Auditor & Elections Office is excited to announce the return of the I Voted’ Sticker Contest. The contest is free and open to all County residents and college students. The contest has two divisions: Youth (17 years old and younger) and Adult (18 years and older).

The winning designs will become the official stickers distributed during early voting and on Election Day in 2026 and 2027. 

Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board public budget forum

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board will hold a public budget forum from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the North Ridge Pavilion, 2250 Holiday Rd, Coralville. 

The budget forum is an opportunity for community members to learn more about how Early Childhood Iowa funds are used to assist Johnson County children ages 0-5 and their families and to provide input into future budget planning.