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Elkhart had a population of 695 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North DSM News.

JOHNSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: JCSD Returns to 5 day, In-Person Learning on January 4

Prior to our temporary shift online, students and staff were in a 5 day, in-person model. We took the steps to slow the spread here in Johnston and our efforts have paid off; the number of positive cases and rate of community spread in Polk Co., as well as our district, have slowed considerably.

CITY OF JOHNSTON: Clear Your Sidewalks Within 48 Hours of Snowfall

A reminder, sidewalks must be cleared within 48-hours after a snow or ice event has ended.

CITY OF JOHNSTON: City Offices Closed to Public Through January 29

To ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and employees, the City of Johnston offices, including Public Works, City Hall, and Crown Point Community Center will be closed to the public through Friday, Jan. 29.

CITY OF JOHNSTON: Mayor's Run for Food Totals 1,074 Miles

Thanks to a generous Johnston community, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld will be running 1,074 miles. Since Dec. 1, community members donated non-perishable items and monetary donations to the Johnston Partnership food pantry after the Mayor issued a challenge that she would run one-mile for every bag of food or $10 donated.

CITY OF JOHNSTON: Johnston Had Many Great Accomplishments in 2020

2020 has certainly been a difficult year. But despite its many challenges, the Johnston community is strong.

23 accommodation and food services businesses in Polk County with between 10 and 19 employees in 2020

There were 23 accommodation and food services businesses in Polk County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2020, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Elkhart identified as multi-racial in 2020

Of the 695 citizens living in Elkhart in 2020, 97.7 percent said they were only one race, while 2.3 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Census Bureau: 73.7 percent of people in Elkhart were old enough to vote in 2020

Of the 695 citizens living in Elkhart in 2020, 512 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

1,717 businesses in Polk County had between 10 and 19 employees in 2019

There were 1,717 businesses in Polk County with between 10 and 19 employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Stations with the cheapest premium gas in Bondurant for the week of December 21-27

The Git n Go at 6175 Henry St. S.W. is selling the cheapest premium gasoline in Bondurant for the week of December 21-27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Iowa State University employee Amy Froelich contributes a total of $320 to Democrat President-elect Joe Biden

Iowa State University employee Amy Froelich has contributed a total of $320 to Democrat President-elect Joe Biden

15 retail trade businesses in Polk County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2020

There were 15 retail trade businesses in Polk County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2020, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Census Bureau reports Bondurant population was 6,567 in 2020

Bondurant had a population of 6,567 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North DSM News.

Census Bureau: 1.1% of people in Bondurant identified as multi-racial in 2020

Of the 6,567 citizens living in Bondurant in 2020, 98.9 percent said they were only one race, while 1.1 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Iowa State University employee Abby Martin contributes a total of $480 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

Iowa State University employee Abby Martin has contributed a total of $480 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

2,037 businesses in Polk County had between five and nine employees in 2019

There were 2,037 businesses in Polk County with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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North DSM News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the North DSM News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Bondurant for the week of December 21-27