Johnson County, Iowa

06/05/2026

Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day. 🧡

Johnson County is committed to reducing gun violence and promoting responsible firearm ownership to help keep our community safe.

We are grateful for the work of Johnson County Community Violence Intervention, Moms Demand Action - IA - Johnson County, and our partnership with Be SMART for Kids to support prevention efforts and education.

One simple step can make a difference: Store fi****ms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition.

Free gun locks are available through the Treasurer’s Office. Learn more and find resources at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/gun-safety.

06/04/2026

Beginning June 9, the Treasurer's Office will open at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to allow staff to complete monthly training.

Many services, including property tax payments and vehicle registration renewals, are available online 24 hours a day at www.IowaTaxAndTags.org.

06/04/2026

Happy Pride, Johnson County! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
We're committed to fostering a welcoming community that values inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports residents for who they are.

We're grateful for organizations like United Action for Youth and Q***r Elders of Iowa City, whose advocacy and support help advance equality in our community.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Johnson County’s annual tax sale will be at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026. Property taxes must be paid in full and received at the Treasurer’s Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, to avoid the property being offered at the tax sale.

Detailed information about the tax sale, including a list of properties to be auctioned, is available at https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/treasurer/tax-sale-information.

06/02/2026

Weather permitting, Angle Road SW between Highway 1 and Cosgrove Road SW will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, June 08, 2026, for a bridge replacement.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of June 2026.

06/02/2026

June 2, 2026 Primary Election 🗳

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters MUST vote at their polling place and NOT at the Auditor's Office. Find your precinct and a sample ballot at https://gis.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/pollingplaces/

Visit the Johnson County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/june-2-2026-primary-election for more information.

06/01/2026

Your absentee ballot for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election must be returned to our office by 8:00 pm on June 2 to be counted.

Our ballot drop box in the south alley of the Johnson County Administration Building will be open until 8:00 pm on June 2, or hand it in over the counter in our office.

06/01/2026

Construction on X14/Wapsi Ave SE between Highway 22 and 520th Street will begin Tuesday, June 2.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane during working hours and controlled by flaggers and pilot cars. Both lanes will be open to traffic at night except for unusual circumstances.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by early August 2026.

05/29/2026

In this edition of JoCo in the Know, learn about voting options this weekend for the Primary Election, along with information about fireworks permits in Johnson County.