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NW 86TH RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN MARCH 25

The Iowa Department of Transportation will be closing down the NW 86th Street entrance and exit ramps for the I-35/80 construction project. The ramps will begin closures on March 25 and are scheduled to reopen the second week of June. Read on...
NW 54TH COURT ROAD CLOSURE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Due to construction, NW 54th Court, south of NW 60th Avenue will be closed on Thursday, March 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m., but is expected to reopen at 5:00 p.m. Read on...
JOHNSTON PROMOTES THREE SUPERVISORS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Johnston Police Department was proud to promote three members to supervisors during the City Council meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019. Those members included Sergeant Zach Grandon, Sergeant Steven JJ Johnson, and Lieutenant Steve Nore. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES OFFICER WEDEMEYER

The Johnston Police Department welcomed Officer Will Wedemeyer on Monday, March 18, 2019, as he was sworn-in by Mayor Paula Dierenfeld during the City Council meeting. Read on...
STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL PLANNED FOR MARCH 27

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, a statewide tornado drill will occur Wednesday, March 27 at 10 a.m. A test will also be issued through the National Weather Service. Read on...
SPRING CLEANUP, FREE TREE BRANCH & TIRE DISPOSAL, AND SHRED DAY

The weather is warming up and spring cleanup will soon be here. The city-wide spring cleanup event is April 15-16, free tree branch and tire disposal April 18-20 and free shred day April 27. Read on...
PLASTIC BAG SWAP AT CITY HALL IN APRIL

Plastic pollution and recycling contamination have been hot topics in the news this year. Help reduce your impact by swapping your used plastic bags for a reusable bag made of recycled plastic! Bring your plastic bags to Johnston City Hall. Read on...
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTS WANTED

The City of Johnston, on behalf of Polk County and the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization, is seeking public comment now through Monday, March 25, 2019, on the Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Read on...
COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 1 IN JOHNSTON

Compost It! season will soon be here for you to dispose of lawn clippings, twigs and leaves. Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste on your regular collection day April 1 – November 26. Read on...
JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FY 2020 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council unanimously approved the City’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2020 on Monday, March 4, 2019. The budget adopted will facilitate growth while ensuring priorities are met. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2019. Read on...
CITY HIRES CONSULTANT TO LEAD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Over the next year, the City of Johnston will be updating its Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2010. The plan addresses land use, parks, housing, transportation, and infrastructure, which is used as a visionary document for growth. Read on...
FREE KITE MAKING WORKSHOPS IN APRIL

Get ready for the sixth Annual Kites on the Green, which will be held May 4 by attending free kite-making workshops in April. The workshops will be held at the Johnston Public Library and Crown Point Community Center. Read on...
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CARTS PROPER PLACEMENT

The snow has arrived, but do you know where to place your garbage and recycling cart on pick up days? There are ways you can help avoid the mess and frustration for the snowplow drivers and the recycling and trash haulers. Read on...
FISH ATTRACTORS ADDED TO TERRA LAKE PARK

The Johnston Parks Department has added evergreen trees to Terra Lake Park to improve visitors' chances of catching fish. Read on...
JOHNSTON CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Johnston is now a bustling community with more than 21,500 residents. Johnston is recognized as a community of active and engaged residents, strong neighborhoods, vibrant businesses and organizations, and an exceptional school district. Read on...
JOHNSTON RATED AT OR ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE IN 39 OF 42 AREAS

The City of Johnston is pleased to announce a new scientific survey that shows our community rated at or above the national average in 39 of 42 areas that were assessed. We appreciate everyone who took the time to fill out and return the survey. Read on...
FREE FIREWOOD AT TERRA PARK

If you are in need of free firewood, stop by the west end of Terra Park and pick it up for free. If you need assistance loading the firewood, our Parks Department can help you on Fridays. Read on...

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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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NW 86TH RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN MARCH 25

NW 54TH COURT ROAD CLOSURE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21

JOHNSTON PROMOTES THREE SUPERVISORS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES OFFICER WEDEMEYER

STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL PLANNED FOR MARCH 27

SPRING CLEANUP, FREE TREE BRANCH & TIRE DISPOSAL, AND SHRED DAY

PLASTIC BAG SWAP AT CITY HALL IN APRIL

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENTS WANTED

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 1 IN JOHNSTON

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FY 2020 BUDGET

CITY HIRES CONSULTANT TO LEAD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

FREE KITE MAKING WORKSHOPS IN APRIL

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CARTS PROPER PLACEMENT

FISH ATTRACTORS ADDED TO TERRA LAKE PARK

JOHNSTON CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

JOHNSTON RATED AT OR ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE IN 39 OF 42 AREAS

FREE FIREWOOD AT TERRA PARK

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