Results of the fifth community survey and second business survey were presented at the June 20 City Council meeting by ETC Institute. The overall results of both surveys were positive. Read on...
The heavy rain the northern parts of Iowa received earlier this week is making its way to Johnston, which will cause trails to flood. The Johnston Parks Department will assess water levels throughout the week and reopen once the debris is cleaned up. Read on...
As you finalize plans this 4th of July, be sure you obey the City of Johnston’s fireworks ordinance. Discharging fireworks within the city limits is illegal. Novelty fireworks like sparklers and snakes are allowed. Read on...
Bring your yoga mat and join professional yoga instructors on Saturday mornings for one hour of free Yoga from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Terra Lake Amphitheater or the Crown Point tennis courts. Read on...
The shade canopy that is over the south side of the Johnston Town Center patio, adjacent to the splash pad is being repaired. The Johnston Town Center team is working with the company that manufactured the sail to repair and return it as soon as possible. Read on...
On Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Johnston City Council meeting, Council approved the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Library Board appointments. Read on...
On Monday, June 6, 2022, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in two new Johnston police officers and welcomed one civilian. The department proudly welcomes Officer Rodriguez, Officer Sienkiewicz and Jason Hill. Read on...
The first annual Family Fest at the Johnston Town Center was a success. The event was held on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The events at the Johnston Town Center are hosted by VenuWorks. 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...
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...
