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JOHNSTON'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IS CLOSED

Out of an abundance of caution amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public playgrounds in all Johnston City parks are closed effective immediately, until further notice. Read on...
BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

The City of Johnston has a homeowner grant program to assist homeowners in the completion of stormwater management projects. Homeowners could be eligible to receive up to $1,250 towards a qualifying project, such as soil quality restoration. Read on...
RESIDENTIAL TREE SALE ONLINE THROUGH APRIL 14

The City of Johnston is selling trees to residents at a reduced price of $30 per tree. Residents can pick their choice online. Trees can be selected online through April 14 using a lottery system to distribute trees. Read on...
COMMUNITY SERVICE CHANGES AND BUSINESS HOURS RELATED COVID-19

With the onset of COVID-19, many local businesses have altered hours and service to customers. The Johnston Chamber of Commerce has business tools and resources for residents, and opportunities to support local businesses during this pandemic. Read on...
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) CLOSURES AND UPDATES

To ensure we are "social distancing" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Johnston has restricted access to all municipal buildings to authorized personnel only. Many programs and events have also been canceled or postponed. Read on...
COMMUNITY EVENT CANCELLATIONS

In light of recommendations from the CDC and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, we have canceled several scheduled events in our community. Future events will be evaluated and cancelations will be posted within this page. Read on...
IOWA SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF PROGRAM GRANT

On Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses and tax deferrals to any Iowa businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ISSUED DISASTER DECLARATION

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. Read on...
PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BECOMING VICTIM TO A SCAM

The Johnston Police Department has become aware of coronavirus-related scams and they have a list of tips to help you protect you and your family from becoming a victim. Read on...
COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste in Johnston, beginning Monday, Apr. 6. This is a great opportunity to dispose of those lawn clippings, twigs and leaves. Read on...
CITY OFFICES CLOSE TO GENERAL PUBLIC IN EFFORT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF COVID-19

City offices, including Public Works, City Hall, and Crown Point Community Center, will be closed to the public effective Mar. 18 through Apr. 12. The library remains open through Mar. 18 for hold pick-up from 9 am through 8 pm, but it will close Mar. 19. Read on...
JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FY 2021 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council unanimously approved the City’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 on Monday, March 16, 2020. The budget adopted will facilitate growth while ensuring priorities are met. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2020. Read on...
MARCH IS THE TIME TO REMOVE DYING ASH TREES

The City of Johnston will be removing untreated ash trees in the right-of-way in the Green Meadows and Green Meadows West neighborhoods, beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, weather permitting. Read on...
PROVIDE INPUT ON WHAT MAKES JOHNSTON THRIVE

Johnston City leaders and staff are planning for the next 20 years, and we need your thoughts and ideas on what makes Johnston Thrive. Providing your input will help us better understand where concerns and issues are. Read on...
PIONEER PARKWAY TRAIL UPCOMING TREE REMOVAL

For more than 35-years, Pioneer Parkway has been lined with silver maple trees. As we began designing a trial along this roadway, we wanted to keep in mind the benefits of these trees while also providing the safest route for pedestrians and bicycles. Read on...
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM CHECKS

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department (JGMFD) is proud to serve both communities to ensure the safety of residents. With Daylight Savings Time quickly approaching, they remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Read on...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2021 PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX LEVY

The Johnston City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax levy for the Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) on March 2, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 6221 Merle Hay Rd. Read on...
THREE OFFICERS RECEIVE LETTERS OF COMMENDATION

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, three Johnston Police Officers received letters of commendation to recognize their compassion and commitment to the citizens they serve, and for bringing an individual to safety during a crisis. Read on...
OPTIONS TO PAY YOUR UTILITY BILL

Each month, Johnston residents receive a utility bill that contains billing for water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and a stormwater fee. Residents have a variety of opportunities to pay their bill. Read on...
FREE TREE BRANCH & TIRE DISPOSAL POSTPONED

Due to COVID-19, the tree branch and tire disposal originally scheduled for April 23 through 25 has been postponed. Read on...
CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR WINTER

City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closing for the winter season today, Tuesday, Oct. 29. Restrooms at Terra, Lew Clarkson, and Dewey Park will reopen in spring 2020. Read on...
CITY REPORTS $66+ MILLION IN NEW TAXABLE VALUATION IN 2019

The City of Johnston is proud to report 2019 as a solid growth year for our community, led by $66.6 million in new taxable valuation. This includes 213 new residential units and $6.8 million in new commercial projects. Read on...

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Kite Building Workshop at the Johnston Public Library on April 4 has been canceled
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JOHNSTON'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IS CLOSED

BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

RESIDENTIAL TREE SALE ONLINE THROUGH APRIL 14

COMMUNITY SERVICE CHANGES AND BUSINESS HOURS RELATED COVID-19

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) CLOSURES AND UPDATES

COMMUNITY EVENT CANCELLATIONS

IOWA SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF PROGRAM GRANT

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ISSUED DISASTER DECLARATION

PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BECOMING VICTIM TO A SCAM

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

CITY OFFICES CLOSE TO GENERAL PUBLIC IN EFFORT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF COVID-19

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FY 2021 BUDGET

MARCH IS THE TIME TO REMOVE DYING ASH TREES

PROVIDE INPUT ON WHAT MAKES JOHNSTON THRIVE

PIONEER PARKWAY TRAIL UPCOMING TREE REMOVAL

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM CHECKS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2021 PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX LEVY

THREE OFFICERS RECEIVE LETTERS OF COMMENDATION

OPTIONS TO PAY YOUR UTILITY BILL

FREE TREE BRANCH & TIRE DISPOSAL POSTPONED

CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR WINTER

CITY REPORTS $66+ MILLION IN NEW TAXABLE VALUATION IN 2019

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