Johnson County invests in continuing crucial water quality monitoring

The Board of Supervisors and Conservation Board signed an agreement to invest $200,000 towards the water quality sensor network operated by IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering (IIHR) at the University of Iowa. The network provides real-time monitoring data needed to assess and improve Iowa’s water quality and has recently been hit with state and federal budget cuts.

Johnson County to host bicycle commuter and recreational rider breakfast May 12

Johnson County is hosting a free breakfast for bicycle commuters and recreational riders from 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the patio just south of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City.

The breakfast will include locally made empanadas, coffee, juice and fruit. Free trail maps, bike tip sheets and bike pins will also be available. 

The rain location is the lower level of the nearby Health and Human Services (HHS) Building parking ramp at 855 S. Dubuque St. 

Johnson County Attorney's Office News Release 4.27.26

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Johnson County adopts fiscal year 2027 budget

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2027 budget during the April 23 formal meeting. The FY27 expenditure budget totals $164.8 million, a $1.5 million decrease from fiscal year 2026. Public budget meetings started in January 2026 and included two public hearings.