News Flash

Posted on: March 8, 2023

JGMFD and surrounding fire crews training on Merle Hay Road

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The JGMFD crews and other metro departments (Clive, Urbandale, and Windsor Heights) are training at 5229 Merle Hay Road on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays over the new few weeks and will perform a burn of the home once the training is complete. The crews ...

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Fire Communications
Posted on: February 1, 2023

2022 Award Recipients Recognized

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The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department recognized a few of their own during a recent annual awards banquet. The members were recognized for their accomplishments in 2022. 2022 Firefighter of the Year AwardThis 2022 Firefighter of the Ye...

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Fire Communications
Posted on: December 27, 2022

Award Recipients Recognized

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The following awards were 2021 recipients. Rookie of the Year – Samantha ReisingerThis year's 'Rookie of the Year' is a living example of how having a strong work ethic and dedication to personal growth will b...

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Fire Communications
Posted on: January 27, 2022

Community events within Johnston and Grimes

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View a list of upcoming community events where you can meet the firefighters and have a chance to interact and ask questions.

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Posted on: January 27, 2022

Importance of daylight saving time

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Learn about the importance of daylight saving time and why it is a good reminder to check the dates on your detectors and change the batteries to keep you and your family safe.

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News Flash

Posted on: February 24, 2023

ORDER KITES ON THE GREEN ATTIRE ONLINE THROUGH APRIL 8

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The 10th Annual Kites on the Green will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is held at Johnston Commons Park, 6700 Merle Hay Road. We invite you to order attire to help celebrate Kites on the Green. The store will be o...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: February 24, 2023

PROVIDE INPUT ON CITYWIDE TRAFFIC STUDY

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The City of Johnston is conducting a citywide traffic study that will identify traffic flow congestion points along roadways and those within neighborhoods, business districts and school zones. The results will provide deficiencies related to traffic oper...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

RESIDENTIAL ONLINE TREE SALE BEGINS APRIL 11

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The 2023 tree sale will begin online on Tuesday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m. Residents can purchase one tree at a reduced price of $50. The trees are approximately six to eight feet tall. Once a tree is sold out, it will be removed as an option. The tree heigh...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: February 14, 2023

SPRING CLEANUP IS APRIL 17-18 IN JOHNSTON

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The Spring Cleanup event on April 17-18 allows residents to dispose of large household items on their regular trash collection day at no additional charge. Appliances, televisions, yard waste, windows, batteries, tires and fences are not accepted.

Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: January 30, 2023

SIGN UP AND STAY INFORMED WITH CITY NOTIFICATIONS

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Here in Johnston, we wish to keep our residents and businesses informed on the happenings within our community. Below are ways you can sign up to receive email and/or text alerts. Also, be sure you have downloaded our City of Johnston app from Google Play...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: February 21, 2023

CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES 'LEADING THE WAY AWARD'

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On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, the City of Johnston received a 'Leading the Way Award' from ETC Institute for the 2022 community survey. ETC lnstitute's "Leading the Way Award" was created to recognize local gover...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: January 30, 2023

PROPER PLACEMENT OF GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CARTS

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During garbage and recycling collection days, there are ways residents can help avoid a mess and frustration for the snowplow drivers and recycling and trash haulers. Please ensure carts are placed within your driveway, minimally two to three feet apart. ...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: February 6, 2023

POLICE OFFICER JOINS THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

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On Monday, February 6, 2023, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in one new Johnston police officer. The department proudly welcomes Officer Collins.

Officer Collins joined the Johnston Police Department from the Arapahoe County Colorado Sheriff’s Office...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: January 27, 2023

STATEMENT FROM THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS

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The following statement may be attributed to Police Chief Dennis McDaniel of the Johnston, Iowa Police Department.

On behalf of the men and women who honorably serve the City of Johnston in the police department, we offer our heartfelt sympathies to the fa...

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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: January 24, 2023

JOHNSTON RECEIVES A 2023 BEST DEVELOPMENT AWARD

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At a ceremony on January 24, 2023, the City of Johnston, along with the design/construction team for the Johnston City Hall project, including Hansen Company, OPN Architects, and IMEG received a 2023 Best Development Award from 1000 Friends of Iowa in the...
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Johnston City Newsfeed
Posted on: January 6, 2023

$112+ MILLION IN NEW TAXABLE VALUATION IN 2022

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In 2022, the City of Johnston had a substantial year of growth with over $112.6 million in new taxable valuation. 

Highlights of the 2022 construction include:        

  • 245 new residential units, of which 97 were ...
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