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 Conservation Department to host Wings & Wild Things Festival October 4

Celebrate Iowa’s natural world at Johnson County Conservation’s third annual Wings & Wild Things Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at F.W. Kent Park, 2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford.

The free event highlights the region’s plants, wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy hands-on learning activities, guided exploration, animal meet-and-greets, live music from the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band, lawn games and food from local vendors.

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