Council reauthorizes bridge fund reappropriations, advances Smith Valley Road work Highway supervisor Luke Masten told the council the Smith Valley Road project is moving into right‑of‑way acquisition; council agreed to reappropriate three years of cash savings, use bond funds first as advised, and approved several bridge appropriations including federal awards toward Bridge 36 and Bridge 63.

Johnson County is gearing up for major improvements with the approval of reappropriations for Smith Valley Road and crucial bridge projects, ensuring safer travel ahead!

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Council approves first reading for Nineveh Fire District bond plan to replace aging station County advisers presented a $4.07 million lease‑rental bond plan for the Nineveh Fire Protection District to replace a 1955 firehouse; the council approved a first reading and will hold a public hearing in April. The financing would run 20 years and is estimated to add about 9.2¢ to the tax rate (about $116/yr on a $250,000 homestead).

Johnson County is taking a big step forward to replace its aging fire station with a $4.07 million bond plan aimed at boosting firefighter safety and operational efficiency!

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Johnson County approves Greenwood Place drainage plan amid neighborhood sewer and pond concerns The Johnson County Drainage Board approved Greenwood Place after engineers said runoff would decrease for design storms; nearby residents and the HOA raised worries about a shared pond, maintenance responsibilities and separate sanitary‑sewer problems with the city of Greenwood.

The Johnson County Drainage Board has approved the contentious Greenwood Place subdivision plan, but residents are raising critical concerns about drainage and shared pond maintenance.

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Johnson County Contractor Licensing Board opposes Kansas House Bill 2588 as drafted After a virtual special meeting, the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Board voted to oppose House Bill 2588 as currently written and authorized staff to submit testimony, citing unclear language about whether the bill licenses contractors or individual workers, questions about insurance and testing, and concerns about placing the program under the State Fire Marshal.

The Johnson County Contractor Licensing Board is raising alarms over House Bill 2588, arguing its vague language could spell disaster for small service-oriented firms.

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Man Arrested After Dogs Found Stashed in Storage Unit - National Animal News Johnson County, Texas – A Texas man was arrested after deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office found dogs stashed in a storage unit at Mouser Self-Storage. According to the authorities, the ...

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Board approves $20,000 toward Old Town Greenwood mural, with conditions Old Town Greenwood, Inc. pitched a $32,000 mural project with 3-D interactive elements; the Johnson County board voted to grant $20,000 on the condition that two specific 3‑D elements — the cat antler and wolf tail — remain part of the installation. Presenters said they will fundraise for the remainder.

A stunning new mural titled “Guardians of the Gate” is set to transform Old Town Greenwood, with interactive 3-D elements designed to boost local businesses and attract tourists.

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Johnson County commissioners urge residents to oppose Indiana bill HB 1001, say it removes local zoning control At a Feb. 23 meeting, commissioners criticized House Bill 1001 for removing local planning and zoning authority, saying it would affect septic oversight, parking and setbacks; they urged residents to contact state legislators and noted Rep. Craig Haggard voted against the measure.

Local leaders are sounding the alarm on Indiana's HB 1001, warning it could strip away essential zoning powers and jeopardize community health and safety.

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Board approves Bridge 98 change order and 2026 material awards; highway staff warn of salt shortages The board approved a $75,342 change order for Bridge 98 and awarded 2026 material contracts (concrete, aggregate, asphalt); highway staff also reported regional treated‑salt distribution delays and plans to order earlier now that the county has storage.

Johnson County commissioners have greenlit a crucial $75,342 change order for Bridge 98 while tackling looming salt shortages that could impact winter road safety.

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County approves PowerDMS contract pending legal review; PulsePoint rollout paused after mapping errors 9‑1‑1 Director Keith Brandt said the county approved a PowerDMS contract pending legal review and paused PulsePoint rollout after Motorola addressing work caused mapping errors that mislocated thousands of addresses, which staff are correcting.

Johnson County's 9-1-1 center is set to upgrade its tech with a new PowerDMS contract, but a mapping error has put the PulsePoint rollout on hold—what's next for public safety?

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Councilor Melinda Griesemer urges payment of outside counsel, accuses county attorney of obstructing state investigation; motion fails Councilor Melinda Griesemer told the Johnson County Council her county email was tampered with, that she requested a state police investigation, and that the county attorney refused to cooperate and billed the county for private counsel; her motion to approve the outside counsel invoice failed for lack of a second.

Councilor Melinda Griesemer claims her email was hacked and accuses the county attorney of obstructing a state police investigation, leading to a controversial motion that ultimately failed to gain support.

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Supervisors flag state bills affecting local authority and education; UCC to review and consider opposition County supervisors highlighted an ag-tourism omnibus bill they say would curtail local land‑use authority, discussed Senate File 2003 (restrictions on instruction concerning sexual orientation and gender identity) and other bills affecting vaccines and education; they plan to ask the Urban County Coalition to register opposition where appropriate.

Johnson County supervisors are sounding the alarm over state bills that could strip local land-use authority and impose new restrictions on education—what's at stake for your community?

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Board discusses GuideLink Center billing, sobering services and opioid-settlement billing; staff to pursue top-10 outreach to counties Supervisors reviewed GuideLink Center monthly invoicing, ongoing county support for detox and sobering services, plans to bill opioid-settlement funds for triage portions, and agreements with 10 counties to pay for detox for unfunded clients; staff will compile top-10 out-of-county user data and consider outreach to those counties.

Johnson County supervisors are tackling the complexities of GuideLink Center operations, from billing to opioid-settlement funds, ensuring vital detox services continue for those in need.

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Johnson County supervisors advance FY2027 decision packages, debate $8 million jail project line Supervisors approved a slate of FY2027 decision-package items including public-health and fleet replacements, added $200,000 for the Iowa Water Quality Monitoring Network and budgeted a sheriff mental-health liaison with net county cost of about $11,000; the board also debated whether to include an $8 million early-appropriation line for a proposed jail project. (4–5 minutes read)

Johnson County Supervisors are weighing an $8 million early budget allocation for a controversial new jail project while advancing critical funding for public health and emergency services.

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Johnson County public health director flags licensing fee spike, rising communicable‑disease costs in FY27 budget Public Health Director Danielle Pudet Majeski told supervisors the department is proposing a slightly reduced FY27 budget but warned a state licensing-system change could raise per‑license costs drastically and that communicable‑disease follow‑up and TB work are driving costs.

Johnson County's Public Health budget faces a potential crisis as a new state licensing system could skyrocket costs from $25 to $2,500 per food establishment license!

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Johnson County proclaims February American Heart Month; ambulance director highlights CPR training and AED access At its Feb. 5 meeting the Johnson County Board of Supervisors adopted an American Heart Month proclamation; Fiona Johnson, the county ambulance director, highlighted hands-only CPR training, announced local CPR sessions and said the county had 536 AEDs and improving cardiac arrest survival rates.

Johnson County is taking a bold step in saving lives by declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month and ramping up CPR training—are you ready to learn how to make a difference?

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Johnson County staff outline plan to convey 1102 Hollywood Blvd to Iowa City for veteran-targeted affordable housing County attorneys and Iowa City housing officials told supervisors a draft conveyance would transfer county-owned 1102 Hollywood Blvd to the city with a 20-year affordability covenant (targeting households at or below 60% AMI, with intent to serve many at ~30% AMI) and the city plans to use HUD VASH vouchers and wraparound VA services to support veteran residents; the county would complete statutory steps including a public hearing before final conveyance.

Johnson County is set to transfer a key property to Iowa City, creating affordable housing specifically for veterans and families in need!

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Johnson County supervisors adopt resolution urging Congress to restrict DHS funding; board approves site plan and contracts The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 5 to adopt a resolution urging Congress to withhold additional Department of Homeland Security funding without ‘‘meaningful and significant guardrails,’’ and also approved a series of routine contracts, a site plan, and grants during a largely unanimous session.

Johnson County's Board of Supervisors just took a bold stand by unanimously urging Congress to impose strict limits on DHS funding and enforcement tactics, spotlighting issues of violence and accountability in immigration practices.

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Johnson County PBC approves $337,275 AV contract for courthouse jury assembly room The Johnson County Public Building Commission authorized a $337,275 contract with Mission Electronics Inc., using State of Kansas contract 57377, to upgrade audiovisual systems in the courthouse jury assembly room; the measure passed 6-1 after questions about procurement and vendor selection.

Johnson County is set to enhance its courthouse jury assembly room with a $337,275 audiovisual upgrade, improving the process for large jury cases and hybrid meetings!

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Hijab proclamation sparks eastern Iowa social media backlash Johnson Co. supervisor rejects “hateful rhetoric” on social media over Hijab proclamation

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Johnson County approves $25,000 for hotel vouchers to cover overflow cold‑weather shelter needs The board unanimously approved reallocating up to $25,000 from general fund reserves to Project 10 20 for hotel/motel vouchers to house people when the county shelter is at capacity; officials and service providers said the funding is a short-term, life‑saving measure while longer-term housing solutions continue.

Johnson County is stepping up with a $25,000 emergency fund to provide hotel vouchers for those facing extreme cold, as shelters reach capacity this winter.

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Johnson County board selects new marketing agency, authorizes up to $195,000 for year one The board approved selecting "agency number 2" as its marketing vendor and authorized staff (Ken) to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with a year-one cost reported at $195,000; vote was by voice and passed.

Johnson County's board has made a bold move by selecting a new marketing agency with a significant investment of $195,000 for the first year—what does this mean for the county's future?

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Treasurer reports lower monthly collections; board hears legislative update on bills affecting CVT funding The treasurer reported November/December collections and expenses and noted two Franklin hotels were closed; legal counsel and staff updated the board on state legislation, including a reintroduced bill by Senator Walker and other proposals that could affect local tourism board funding.

Johnson County's treasurer revealed a surprising dip in tax collections this December, alongside significant hotel closures that could impact future revenues.

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Commissioners grant no‑cost extension for Riley Children’s Foundation opioid remediation funds Johnson County commissioners approved a no‑cost extension to move Riley Children’s Foundation’s opioid remediation grant deadline to December 2025; Adam Kegley said planning and curriculum work remains in progress and a report was submitted to county staff.

Johnson County commissioners have approved a crucial no-cost extension for opioid remediation funds, giving Riley Children's Foundation until December 2025 to enhance their vital clinic planning and partnerships.

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Community Corrections advisory board affirms officers, approves minutes, fee and grant actions Johnson County's Community Corrections Advisory Board maintained its officer slate, approved minutes, authorized fee structures for adult and juvenile programs, approved grant applications for 2027, and approved a transfer of remaining 2025 DOC grant personnel funds to professional services.

Johnson County's Community Corrections Advisory Board has made key decisions on officer retention, funding, and future grants that could impact local programs significantly.

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Johnson County approves TBRI training contract with Texas Christian University Johnson County commissioners approved a contract partnering with Texas Christian University and the Karen Purvis Institute to bring TBRI train‑the‑trainer programming to Indiana, supported by grant funding reportedly totaling $430,000 and guaranteeing at least 10 seats for Johnson County staff.

Johnson County is set to revolutionize youth care by partnering with Texas Christian University to implement a groundbreaking training program aimed at reducing recidivism and enhancing services for young people in detention.

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