City of Johnston
Recent News About City of Johnston
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City Offices Closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
All City of Johnston office buildings will be closed to the public on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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Holidays at the Town Center
Join us for Holidays at the Town Center on November 27 from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Fall Cleanup Tree Branch and Limb Drop-off on November 4
Fall Cleanup Tree Branch and Limb Drop-off
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Park Restrooms Closed October 28 Through November 1
The restroom facilities at Dewey, Terra and Lew Clarkson Parks will be closing Thursday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Nov. 1.
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Beggars' Night in Johnston on October 3
Join us for Johnston's Beggars' Night 2021.
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Breast Cancer Recipients Receive Fundraising Check
The Johnston-Grimes Professional Firefighters Local 4835 has been designing and selling t-shirts for eight years to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
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Northwest Polk County Residents'' Choice Favorites in Johnston
More than two decades ago, CITYVIEW launched its Best Of Des Moines readers’ poll, and it continues to grow.
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Johnston Maintains AA+ S&P Credit Rating
S&P Global Ratings announced the City of Johnston’s general obligation urban renewal bonds will stay at AA+.
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Movie in the Yard, Field of Dreams- Rescheduled Date on October 14
Our first Movie in the Yard had some weather interruptions and ultimately had to be canceled due to lightning in the area.
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National Community Planning Month 2021
October is National Community Planning Month. This month recognizes City staff and community members who volunteer their time on boards and commissions to make Johnston a community so residents can Thrive. Every Day!
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How did Betsy Heiser from Johnston play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?
Johnston tennis player Betsy Heiser finished 6,029th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.
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Allie Christensen ranks 8,091st in Girls' 18 bracket in September
Johnston tennis player Allie Christensen finished 8,091st in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.
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City of Johnston Receives Derecho Community Forestry Grants
The City of Johnston is a recipient of the Derecho Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $4,999.78.
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Johnston Police Busted Kids in a Good Way this Summer
The Johnston Police Department looked for kids practicing good bicycle safety habits this summer.
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NAMI Walks Iowa on September 25
NAMI walks Iowa is a 5K/1K fundraising and awareness event around mental illness.
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Farmers Market on September 21
The City of Johnston's Farmers Market will run through October 12. Come out and enjoy fresh produce, live music, baked goods, crafts, food trucks and more.
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Bulk Water
Bulk water has been moved from Public Works to the new booster station located at 4640 NW 66th Avenue.
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Lending Libraries Added to Johnston Parks
Lending libraries have become a new tradition around the metro area, including Johnston.
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How many patents granted in Johnston in week ending Aug. 8?
There were three patents granted in Johnston in the week ending Aug. 8, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Johnston Police Hire Community Affairs Coordinator
The Johnston Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Community Affairs Coordinator Josh Kennedy.