Summer neighborhood block party

Block parties are some of Johnston's most popular neighborhood activities during the summer months. The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is happy to make an appearance as long as the request is made on the form. Most residential stree...

Stay safe with the summer heat

Summer in Iowa is often unpredictable, but make sure you know how to deal with the stress of heat when it arrives. Even healthy people should take it easy during extremely high heat indexes. Drink extra fluids, avoid the direct sun if possible and avoid a...

Importance of daylight saving time

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.

Community events within Johnston and Grimes

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

SUMMER BBQ RECYCLING GUIDE

Whether you prefer to fire up the grill for a family meal or plan a block party for the entire neighborhood, we can all agree that Iowa summers are perfect for being outside! This summer, spend more time soaking up the sun and less time wondering how to d...

JOHNSTON CREATES A BIKE FRIENDLY CITY WITH REPAIR STATIONS

Summer is a busy time of year for families within our community, but we want to ensure the safety of those cycling. In Johnston, there are five bike repair stations. One was part of an Eagle Scout Project and the other was donated by Johnston Rotary.

SIGN UP FOR THE MAYOR'S RUN FOR THE TRAILS 5K + KIDS FUN RUN

The Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Terra Park. Sign up today to secure your spot in the race and help support Johnston's trails. 

The registration fee includes a short-sleeve ...

RIPROAR YOUTH TRIATHLON STREET CLOSURES AUGUST 20

The RipRoar Youth Triathlon will take place at Terra Park on Saturday, August 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m. To ensure the safety of the athletes, limited access and road closures will occur beginning at 7:30 a.m. through noon.

Participants will swim in open w...

PICKLEBALL COURTS AVAILABLE AT TERRA PARK

Pickleball is a fun sport for people of all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. All skill levels can enjoy this fun sport. Best of all, it is available at Terra Park behind Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Pkwy.&n...

ANNUAL SANITARY SEWER CLEANING UNDERWAY

RESIDENTS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON PARKS ADVISORY BOARD

On Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Johnston City Council meeting, Council approved the Parks Advisory Board appointments. The city received seven applications for the four open positions on the Parks Advisory Board.

The city Park Advisory Board appointees fo...

JOHNSTON CITY PARKS RECEIVE NEW SIGNAGE

Our city parks are a vibrant part of our community, offering playground equipment, shelters, soccer nets, basketball courts, green space and trails for community members and visitors to enjoy. During the last week in June, our city parks received new sign...

YOGA BY THE LAKE HAPPENING THIS SUMMER

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.

2022 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS REVEAL QUALITY OF LIFE, GOOD PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

Results of the fifth community survey and second business survey were presented at the June 20 City Council meeting by ETC Institute. The first community survey was conducted in 2013, and the first business survey in 2020. The overall results of both surv...

FAMILY FEST AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER

SET UP YOUR EMERGENCY HEALTH PROFILE TO ASSIST EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

The following information is being shared on behalf of Polk County Emergency Management. The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board replaces SMART911 with RapidSOS emergency health profiles. These profiles allow a caller’s real-ti...