The Johnston Public Safety Building front office will have reduced operating hours from Tuesday, May 31, to Thursday, June 2. The front office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during those three days. Read on...
Johnston Green Days will begin Thursday, June 16 and will end Sunday, June 19. The parade will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. Read on...
The Johnston Town Center splash pad will open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, 2022, through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022. Read on...
Johnston received a Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. This Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. Read on...
The Mayors Monarch Pledge is a program created by the National Wildlife Federation to encourage mayors and their communities to help the dwindling Monarch Butterfly population. On Monday, April 18, 2022, Mayor Dierenfeld joined in on the pledge. Read on...
The Johnston Police Department is proud to commend Officer Kerr with a Letter of Appreciation for the measures she performed on March 16, 2022. She was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. Read on...
The Johnston Police Department is proud to award Officer Naidenoff with a lifesaving award for his heroic measures performed on March 9, 2022. He was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. Read on...
The Johnston Police Department is proud to appoint two officers to corporal positions on Monday, May 2, 2022. Officer Wedemeyer and Officer Trejo’s achievements were honored with a collar brass pinning ceremony during the City Council meeting. Read on...
The Johnston Police Department was proud to promote one member to a supervisory position on Monday, May 2, 2022. Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in Sergeant Slack. Read on...
The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile that allows a caller’s real-time personal health and location information to be linked from their connected devices, apps, and profiles with 911. Read on...
Serving on a board or commission is one gratifying way to help your community move forward. There are many terms expiring on June 30, so learn how you could make a difference by serving. Read on...
MidAmerican Energy Company presented a $2,000 grant to Johnston as part of the company’s “Trees Please!” energy efficiency program. The city looks forward to planting the trees in our parks and open spaces for residents to enjoy. Read on...
The Johnston City Council held a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. to approve and adopt the city's budget and Capital Improvement Projects budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2022. Read on...
On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Johnston City Council approved a development agreement for the Bombers Golf development and the site plan for Ignit Sports and Fitness. The entire Gateway District north to the Johnston Town Center will offer many amenities. Read on...
