BROADBAND VISIONING STUDY - WE NEED YOUR INPUT

The City of Johnston is undertaking a Broadband Visioning Study to evaluate existing broadband connectivity in neighborhoods across Johnston and explore ways to improve broadband service for residents and businesses. As part of the process, the City is as...

KEEP THE WREATH RED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is continuing a great holiday tradition for the fifth year in a row. The public safety campaign, is known as "Keep the Wreath Red," promotes fire safety as thousands of Johnston and Grimes residen...

JGMFD SEEKING RFP FROM QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS

The Cities of Johnston and Grimes, Iowa are requesting proposals from qualified consultants to analyze their partnership for joint fire and EMS services. The Cities are seeking professional services to compare alternative organizational models, evaluate s...

MASK UP JOHNSTON CAMPAIGN

On Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, the Johnston City Council approved a resolution, which supports the Mayor's proclamation. Along with this proclamation, City leaders encourage residents to participate in the #MaskUpJohnston campaign to slow the spread a...

BLUE DRAGON PROGRAM SEEKS DONATIONS

Every year, the Johnston Police Department is proud to take part in the Blue Dragon program. This annual program allows uniformed officers to go shopping with kids for holiday gifts.

Unfortunately, it is 2020, and the event this year will look a lot differ...

CITY OFFICES CLOSED TO PUBLIC THROUGH DECEMBER 14

Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and the safety and well-being of our residents and employees, Johnston is extending all City office and public building closures (including the Library) through Monday, Dec. 14. City leaders will reevaluate ...

MAYOR'S RUN FOR FOOD MARKS ITS EIGHTH YEAR

Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is at it again for the eighth year in a row! She has issued another challenge to Johnston residents this holiday season. The Mayor will run one mile (beginning on New Year’s Eve) for every bag of food, personal items, or $...

MAYOR DIERENFELD ISSUES PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY STRONGLY ENCOURAGING USE OF FACE MASKS

Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld issued a proclamation, and the Johnston City Council approved a resolution, which supports and ratifies the mayor’s proclamation, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, encouraging the observance of public health practices to ...

WINTER COLLECTION IN JOHNSTON

While the holiday season is in full swing, it’s funny to think of disposing of your live Christmas tree.

Although beautiful for the season, eventually you’ll have a giant dried up tree in your house that you want to get rid of. For two ...

CITY WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

The Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is pleased to announce Brynne Burrough was selected as Deputy Fire Chief. Before serving the City of Johnston, Burrough served as Regional Fire Chief with the Marine Corps, where he commanded the largest re...

BEARDS BEHIND THE BADGE

PROPERLY DISPOSE OF AMERICAN FLAGS

Retiring an American flag requires the proper disposal. A special thank you to Boy Scout Troop 44 for providing Johnston resident’s a permanent location. The community flag drop box, located behind the Public Safety building, 6373 Merle Hay Rd.,...

PINK PATCHES RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The Johnston Police Department took part in the Pink Patch Project, a collaborative public campaign for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through donations and patch sales, the department raised $2,767.70 for Susan G. Komen Greater Iowa.

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MUNICIPAL UTILITY PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDING DROP BOX

Now that Johnston City Hall is in a new location, so is the utility payment drop box. It is located east of the entrance doors, just outside of the building. 

Residents do have the option to pay their utility bill online at www.municipalo...

CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSING FOR WINTER

The City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closing over the next few weeks due to the impending cold weather. Dewey Park and Terra Park will be closing on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Portable restrooms will be made available for ...

HISTORY OF JOHNSTON CITY HALL

The City of Johnston was incorporated in 1969. On Sept. 8, 1969, Mayor Harold Southerwick gaveled-in the first Johnston City Council Meeting in his basement. At the time, Johnston’s population was 2,236.

While his basement worked for the first me...