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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 3-9

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign is, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” Open houses will take place at the Fire Stations on Oct. 5, 7 and 9. Read on...
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT THE JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, OCTOBER 6

The Johnston Public Library is partnering with the Polk County Health Department to host a community flu clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read on...
2021 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

The City and Johnston Community school board election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read on...
CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES DERECHO COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT

The City of Johnston is a recipient of the Derecho Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $4,999.78. The grant will match funds available for a project in the Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area. The Parks Department will plant the trees this fall. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE 'BUSTED KIDS IN A GOOD WAY' THIS SUMMER

The Johnston Police Department looked for kids practicing good bicycle safety habits this summer. This year, a young man received a ticket for safely crossing the roadway and won a new set of wheels – a bicycle. Read on...
JOHNSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Johnston City Administrator Jim Sanders was recently awarded City Manager of the Year at the Iowa League of Cities annual conference. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE WELCOMES NEW OFFICER

The Johnston Police Department welcomes its newest member, Officer Hayes. Mayor Dierenfeld swore him in during the City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 20. He is a certified police officer and will not have to attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Read on...
OFFICER JOHNSTON RECEIVES LETTER OF APPRECIATION

The Johnston Police Department, Mayor and City Council commended Officer Johnston with a letter of appreciation for his dedication to proactive police interventions during the City Council meeting on Monday, September 20. Read on...
OFFICER PETERMEIER RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

The Johnston Police Department, Mayor and City Council commended Officer Petermeier with a Certificate of Commendation during the City Council meeting on Monday, September 20. Read on...
TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF NOVEMBER 4-6

The City of Johnston provides residents an opportunity to get rid of branches and limbs each fall. Residents can drop these off, at no cost, at the Public Works Facility, located at 6400 NW Beaver Drive between November 4-6. Read on...
BULK WATER AVAILABLE

Bulk water has been moved from Public Works to the new booster station located at 4640 NW 66th Avenue. This building is located on the corner, just west of the south Johnston soccer complex. Read on...
LENDING LIBRARIES ADDED TO JOHNSTON PARKS

Lending libraries have become a new tradition around the metro area, including Johnston. Jacob Schubert, a member of Eagle Scout Troop 98, added them to the parks within the Johnston community as part of his scout project. Read on...
SPLASH PAD END OF 2021 SEASON

The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department announces the schedule marking the season's final days for the splash pad located at the Johnston Town Center. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE HIRE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

The Johnston Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Community Affairs Coordinator Josh Kennedy. He will assist with improving and maintaining relationships between the department and the community while connecting resources to people. Read on...
CENSUS DATA REVEALS JOHNSTON’S POPULATION GREW BY 39 PERCENT

The official 2020 census data reveals the population for the City of Johnston is now 24,064. This is a 39.3 percent increase from the 2010 data, which was 17,278. Johnston is now the fifth fastest-growing city in Polk County. Read on...
JOHNSTON HIRES NEW BUILDING OFFICIAL

The City of Johnston welcomed Adam Ostert on Monday, Aug. 16, as the new Building Official. Adam has been with the City of Ames for the last 10 years as an inspector, plans examiner and most recently as the Assistant Building Official. Read on...
SOLICITOR'S PERMIT IN JOHNSTON

The City of Johnston requires a permit for any person who represents themselves, any business, organization, or group soliciting or attempting to solicit from residences, or upon the public right-of-way or street. Read on...
PUBLIC ART IN JOHNSTON

Interacting with the art in our community is important. However, this does not mean climbing or hanging on public art. Please ensure children of all ages enjoy the pieces in our community from ground level. Read on...
NEW PARK SIGNS WILL SOON BE INSTALLED

Johnston Parks & Recreation is working on installing new signs at 11 of the City parks. The trees throughout our community inspired the design. Read on...
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Farmers Market
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Tree Board Meeting
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Park Board Meeting
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Movie in the Yard, Field of Dreams
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City Council Work Session
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City Council Meeting
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Farmers Market
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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Farmers Market
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City Council Work Session
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 3-9

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT THE JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, OCTOBER 6

2021 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES DERECHO COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT

JOHNSTON POLICE 'BUSTED KIDS IN A GOOD WAY' THIS SUMMER

JOHNSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVES RECOGNITION

JOHNSTON POLICE WELCOMES NEW OFFICER

OFFICER JOHNSTON RECEIVES LETTER OF APPRECIATION

OFFICER PETERMEIER RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF NOVEMBER 4-6

BULK WATER AVAILABLE

LENDING LIBRARIES ADDED TO JOHNSTON PARKS

SPLASH PAD END OF 2021 SEASON

JOHNSTON POLICE HIRE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

CENSUS DATA REVEALS JOHNSTON’S POPULATION GREW BY 39 PERCENT

JOHNSTON HIRES NEW BUILDING OFFICIAL

SOLICITOR'S PERMIT IN JOHNSTON

PUBLIC ART IN JOHNSTON

NEW PARK SIGNS WILL SOON BE INSTALLED

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