CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

The Johnston City Council voted Monday night to appoint Janet Wilwerding as the Communication Specialist for the City of Johnston.  A hiring team which included city staff and elected officials selected Wilwerding, who is the current Communicatio...

NW 66th & NW Beaver Drive road closure

Important information about your drinking water

NW 57th AVENUE CLOSURE

NW 57th Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Merle Hay Road to NW 54th Court.  This closure will start at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19th, and last approximately two months.  This closure is needed for the installation of storm sewer...

USE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN JOHNSTON

In light of the recent action by the Iowa Legislature related to fireworks, the City of Johnston reminds you that per Chapter 41.12(2) of the Johnston City Code, the use of fireworks are prohibited within the city limits.  Display fireworks may b...

LEGISLATION SPARKED IN JOHNSTON: City Makes it Tougher on Illicit Massage Operations

Before the Iowa legislature ended its most recent legislative session, members of the house and senate passed a law that actually stems from efforts started right here in Johnston. Once signed by Governor Terry Branstad, the law will support a city&ap...

FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK: Visit on Fridays from 1-3 pm

Now through October, head over to Terra Park (behind Iowa Public Television on Pioneer Parkway) and get free mulch! Come on Fridays between 1 and 3 p.m., and we will load the free mulch into the back of your pick-up truck or trailer. If you do not need as...

SIDEWALK COMPLAINT PROCEDURE: Let Us Know about Issues

A Grievance Procedure has been established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provisi...

REGISTER YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY: All Johnston Rental Properties Must be Registered

All Iowa cities with a population of more than 15,000 people must maintain a rental housing inspection program. The City of Johnston's Residential Rental Code requires owners and/or property managers of all rental properties, including but not limited to ...