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Lyness has been in office since 2006, when she became the first woman elected Johnson County attorney.

04/21/21 Johnson County Democrat Scott Finlayson has announced his intention to seek a seat on the county Board of Supervisors. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that Finlayson has government experience, working as assistant county attorney, working in the County Attorney’s civil division, and in 2012 as deputy county treasurer. He also has experience in finance. A seat on the Board became open when longtime supervisor Janelle Rettig announced her retirement Sunday. 21 months remain on her current term. The County can either appoint a replacement Supervisor, or hold a special election. An...

4/21/22 Johnson County officers have scheduled a special meeting to discuss a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Officers include County Treasurer Tom Kriz, Recorder Kim Painter and Auditor Travis Weipert. Supervisor Janelle Rettig announced her resignation from the board on Sunday. 21 months remain on her current term. The officers will meet at 2pm Friday to discuss how to fill the vacancy. Members of the public are encouraged to join the meeting in one of two ways: you may use your computer to listen to or view the live meeting through an internet connection by entering bit.ly/jocomeeting...