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Cedar Roe Library closing for two weeks starting Aug. 8

Starting Monday, Aug. 8, the Cedar Roe branch of Johnson County Library is closing for two weeks for mainte...

Library
Closures

Johnson County and City of Olathe support JoCo Square enhancements

Visitors to downtown Olathe will be able to enjoy future enhancements at the Johnson County Square thanks t...

Board of County Commissioners
News Releases

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: Aug. 4, 2022

The BOCC met today, Aug. 4, in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administration Building.

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

Johnson County property owners can expect estimated tax notices by mail in early August

In early August, an estimated tax notice will be mailed to Johnson County property owners with information ...

Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles
Announcements
News Releases

JCPRD weekly program highlights: Aug. 21-27

Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Weekly Program Highlights

Park and Recreation
Announcements
Events

Water Quality Awareness Month underscores importance of protecting water sources

August is Water Quality Awareness Month, a month devoted to protecting our precious natural resource: water...

Public Works
Announcements

2022 Johnson County Fair gets underway - visit the Johnson County Government booth

With a theme of “Carnival Lights and Country Nights,” the 2022 Johnson County Fair is scheduled from July 3...

K-State Research and Extension
Announcements

Board of County Commissioners Monthly Recap: July 2022

Here are highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions and activities in June 2022. More informa...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

JoCo on the Go Podcast: Creative writing with Corrections

On JoCo on the Go, episode #140, hear about a program that’s inspiring some justice-involved Johnson County...

Department of Corrections
Podcasts

Johnson County’s 2022 Feed the Need campaign collects substantial food donation for local pantries

Johnson County’s 2022 Feed the Need campaign is providing more than 69 tons in food donations and cash to b...

All - General
Board of County Commissioners
Announcements

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: July 28, 2022

The BOCC met today, July 28, in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administration Building. Find a reca...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

BOCC authorizes funding for road infrastructure improvements and new fire station

Today, Johnson County’s Board of County Commissioners approved two actions in the areas of infrastructure i...

Board of County Commissioners
News Releases

Johnson County is 'leading the way' with latest award recognition

In another affirmation that Johnson County sets the standard compared to other local governments in the Uni...

Board of County Commissioners
County Manager's Office
News Releases

Final Johnson County registered voters number is in

On Tuesday, July 26, the Johnson County Election Office finalized the number of registered voters in the co...

Election Office
News Releases

Johnson County receives clean audit for 2021 financial statements and 34th consecutive achievement award for financial reporting

Johnson County Government has received high marks from a third-party auditing firm on our most recent finan...

Board of County Commissioners
Financial Management and Administration
News Releases

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: July 21, 2022

Today, the Board of County Commissioners met on June 21 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administr...

Board of County Commissioners
Public Meetings

Johnson County receives first opioid settlement distribution

Johnson County has now received its first distribution of funds from the national opioid settlement. The $1...

Board of County Commissioners
District Attorney
District Courts
MED-ACT
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Announcements
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Seven additional voting sites open July 23

Johnson County Election Office will open seven additional advance voting sites starting July 23. Nine other...

Election Office
Announcements
News Releases

JCPRD weekly program highlights: August 7-13

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community, Johnson County Park and Recreation District of...

Park and Recreation
Announcements
Events

Johnson County Mental Health Center and #ZeroReasonsWhy earn National Association of Counties Achievement Award

Johnson County Mental Health Center and #ZeroReasonsWhy have been recognized with an Achievement Award from...

Mental Health
News Releases