Tax season just got easier for qualifying households in Johnson County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income residents, thanks to trained volunteers from the Johnson County Social Services Department. These services will be available Jan. 31, 2026, through April 8, 2026.
Tax season just got easier for qualifying households in Johnson County.
The 11th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City. The forum will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 8:30 a.m.
The 11th annual Johnson County Food Policy Council public forum is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City. The forum will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 8:30 a.m.
Johnson County will elect members of the Board of Supervisors by district beginning in 2026, following changes made in Senate File 75, which was passed in 2025.
Under Senate File 75, Johnson County will no longer elect supervisors at large. Instead, voters will elect one supervisor from each of five districts. All five supervisor seats will be on the ballot for the 2026 primary and general elections.
Johnson County will elect members of the Board of Supervisors by district beginning in 2026, following changes made in Senate File 75, which was passed in 2025.
Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Detailed schedule changes and other office closures include:
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.