County Manager's Office
Glaucoma Awareness Month offers insight on eye disease
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and is an excellent time to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam—the most effective way to test for glaucoma. It is also an excellent New Year’s resolution!
Museum exhibit closes on Jan. 7
Johnson County Museumʼs popular Through Jan. 7 - “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation” exhibit will close on Jan. 7.
Adding green to resolutions in 2023
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment wants to wish you a Happy New Year and show you a few ways that you can help the environment all year long by making green New Year’s Resolutions.
Food waste is a growing part of what ends up in the trash, and currently makes up 20% of the Johnson County landfill. Reduce your food waste in 2023 by composting your food scraps and waste.
Food waste is a growing part of what ends up in the trash, and currently makes up 20% of the Johnson County landfill. Reduce your food waste in 2023 by composting your food scraps and waste.
Getting the dirt on good soil
Soil is the foundation of all gardening. Growing healthy plants starts with good soil for healthy root development.
Online series to focus on data privacy
Johnson County Park and Recreation District observance of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28 will extend to a Data Privacy Week with a series of classes on how to check privacy settings on all wireless devices and more in protecting personal information.
Virtual travelogue series set in early 2023
Johnson County residents can escape the cold weather in January and February and enjoy visiting popular destinations all over the country from the comfort of their armchair.
Cover Story: Close-knit group makes caps with caring hands
Volunteering can take many forms, but for the dedicated members of the Caring Hands Knitting Group, it means making hundreds of free hats throughout the year to distribute to those in need.
Board approves state platform
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted its 2023 state legislative platform.
Swearing-in event set Jan. 9; farewell reception set Jan. 6
Mike Kelly, newly elected chairman of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners, along with three re-elected members of the board will take the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday , Jan. 9.
Veterans court needs mentors
Mike Ralls, a retired U.S. Army command sergeant major, has been a mentor at Johnson County Veterans Treatment Court for six years.