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CITY BUILDINGS CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY, TRASH PICKUP DELAYED

All City of Johnston buildings, including the Johnston Public Library, will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. There will be no garbage, recycling or yard waste collection on Labor Day. Read on...
REGIONAL WATER TRAILS PROJECT CELEBRATES FIRST COMPLETED ACCESS POINT IN JOHNSTON

The City of Johnston is proud to announce the new carry-down access point on Beaver Creek, located on NW 70th Street, east of NW 86th Street. This is the first of the 86 sites of improvement throughout the metro aimed at engagement with the waterways. Read on...
STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP SHOULD BE PLACED ON CURB FOR YARD WASTE COLLECTION

The Johnston Parks and Public Works Departments are assessing the storm damage across the community, following a strong storm that passed through knocking down limbs and branches on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Read on...
JOHNSTON RESTORING OXBOW WETLAND ALONG BEAVER CREEK WITHIN THE BEAVER CREEK NATURAL RESOURCE AREA

The Nature Conservancy in Iowa, the City of Johnston and Polk Soil & Water Conservation District are joining together to restore an oxbow along Beaver Creek within the City’s Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area. Read on...
NEW PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCED

The City of Johnston is proud to announce Scott Chiri, an 11-year employee of the Public Works Department has been promoted to Public Works Superintendent. Read on...
LOANER LIFE JACKET STATION AT TERRA PARK

The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the installation of the first Life Jacket Loaner Station at Terra Park. The station was installed by the Rotary Club of Johnston, east of the fishing pier. Read on...
SIGN UP FOR THE MAYOR'S RUN FOR THE TRAILS 5K

The Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:00 am and the 5K Run/Walk will begin promptly at 8:15 am. The 5K is chip timed. Read on...
JOHNSTON RECEIVES TWO COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANTS FROM PRAIRIE MEADOWS

The City of Johnston received two Prairie Meadows Community Better Grants – $25,000 for the Beaver Creek Water Trails project & $10,000 for a 50th-anniversary public art project. These grants will help Johnston increase the quality of life for residents. Read on...
JOHNSTON AWARDED $30,000 PUBLIC ART GRANT

The City of Johnston was recently awarded a $30,000 Public Art Grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines. The grant will be used to unveil the community’s first major public art piece at Terra Park. Read on...
RECYCLING LIDS AND BOTTLE CAPS

A majority of the items we recycle each day have lids, but do you know what to do with the lids or bottle caps when you are ready to recycle the container? Read on...
PURCHASE A 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BRICK

Invest in Johnston’s future by purchasing a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Brick. Each 4"x 8" brick will be placed in a patio around the City’s public art piece that will be installed at Terra Lake Park in the Fall of 2019. Read on...
GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY THIS SUMMER

The Johnston Police Department will be on the lookout for kids with good bicycle safety habits. Get "Busted in a Good Way" by wearing a helmet, riding in designated areas, using proper signals, or wearing a seat belt while riding in a vehicle. Read on...
GET FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK

Head over to Terra Park and pick up free mulch for your yard. The Johnston Parks Department will help you load the mulch on Fridays between 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., by appointment only! Read on...
KNOW THE RULES FOR PLACING YARD SIGNS IN JOHNSTON

Spring and summer is a busy time for garage sales, open houses, and yard signs are a great way to share these messages. We encourage residents to follow a few basic rules to ensure their signs are placed in the proper area. 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...
COMPOST IT! SEASON ENDS NOVEMBER 26 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, now through November 26. Read on...

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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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Farmers Market
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CITY BUILDINGS CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY, TRASH PICKUP DELAYED

REGIONAL WATER TRAILS PROJECT CELEBRATES FIRST COMPLETED ACCESS POINT IN JOHNSTON

STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP SHOULD BE PLACED ON CURB FOR YARD WASTE COLLECTION

JOHNSTON RESTORING OXBOW WETLAND ALONG BEAVER CREEK WITHIN THE BEAVER CREEK NATURAL RESOURCE AREA

NEW PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCED

LOANER LIFE JACKET STATION AT TERRA PARK

SIGN UP FOR THE MAYOR'S RUN FOR THE TRAILS 5K

JOHNSTON RECEIVES TWO COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANTS FROM PRAIRIE MEADOWS

JOHNSTON AWARDED $30,000 PUBLIC ART GRANT

RECYCLING LIDS AND BOTTLE CAPS

PURCHASE A 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BRICK

GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY THIS SUMMER

GET FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK

KNOW THE RULES FOR PLACING YARD SIGNS IN JOHNSTON

CITY HIRES CONSULTANT TO LEAD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

COMPOST IT! SEASON ENDS NOVEMBER 26 IN JOHNSTON

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