Johnson County Attorney's Office Press Release 7.8.26
For Immediate Release
Iowa City Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Willful Injury of Five People with His Vehicle While Intoxicated
Wright Brothers Blvd to I-380 southbound ramp detour begins July 7
Weather permitting, the ramp from Wright Brothers Blvd. to I-380 Southbound will be closed for up to two months, beginning the morning of Tuesday, July 7. During this closure, construction crews will be working on building a new ramp. This will be one of the last steps to finalize the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), which is anticipated to open later this year.
Wright Brothers Blvd to I-380 southbound ramp detour begins July 7
Weather permitting, the ramp from Wright Brothers Blvd. to I-380 Southbound will be closed for up to two months, beginning the morning of Tuesday, July 7. During this closure, construction crews will be working on building a new ramp.
Johnson County signs purchase agreement for development property
During its formal meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of property for future development.
The Board of Supervisors signed a purchase agreement for approximately 35 acres of land located at the southwest corner of IWV Road SW and Slothower Road, in Iowa City. Funding for the land purchase will come from County reserves.
Johnson County signs purchase agreement for development property
During its formal meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of property for future development.
Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities
Homeowners who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without using chemicals can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health - Soil Quality Restoration Program.
Healthy lawn program offered for homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities
Homeowners who would like to have greener and healthier lawns without using chemicals can apply to have 50% of the costs for soil quality restoration reimbursed (up to $2,000) through the Johnson County Soil Health - Soil Quality Restoration Program.
Good quality soil absorbs more water and provides the nutrients that a lawn needs to be healthy. The result is a reduced need for watering, fertilizers and pesticides, with less runoff and fewer pollutants entering local streams.