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  1. American Underdog

    Join us for a free movie in the Yard, featuring American Underdog

    Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this free movie with family and friends.

  2. Overlooking the community at Terra Park

    Johnston is a community with growth opportunities

    Johnston is a great place to live, work and play. Explore our city park within our community.

  3. Johnston City Hall

    Johnston City Hall

    In the heart of the community, the Johnston Town Center houses the new City Hall building.

  4. Simpson Barn, sky in the background is blue and the barn is very visible

    Facility rentals within Johnston

    Johnston has a variety of facility rentals within the community throughout the year.

  5. Fall colors on the leaves at a park

    Johnston City Parks

    Johnston has 12 beautiful city parks.

  6. View of the Johnston trail as the sun is setting in the background.

    Johnston Trails

    Enjoy our 45+ miles of trails. We have hard and soft trails throughout the community for many to enjoy.

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    Terra Park

    This 200-acre park with an eight-acre fishing lake surrounded by a great lawn for concerts and games, an open air civic shelter for large gatherings, a picnic pavilion, smaller shelters, a fishing pier, trails, children’s play structures that are handicap accessible

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  1. 3CMA Silver Circle Award_2023_375x385

    KITES ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS SILVER CIRCLE AWARD AT 3CMA SAVVY AWARDS

    The annual Kites on the Green Festival has earned a Silver Circle Award at the annual 3CMA Savvy Awards. This recognition, presented during the 3CMA Annual Conference, celebrates exceptional achievements in local government communications. Read on...
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    CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION ENDS NOVEMBER 20 AND 21

    Curbside collection of yard waste through the Compost It! program will end on November 20 and 21, on your regular collection day. The program accepts small twigs and branches, leaves and lawn clippings, as well as any garden vegetation. Read on...
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    OUTDOOR MUSIC GARDEN AT THE JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Music is an integral part of our daily lives, and it has the power to connect people in a way that few other things can. For Kinney Carnahan, the former children's librarian, music was a way of telling stories and connecting with young readers. Read on...
  4. Paula Dierenfeld

    MAYOR PAULA DIERENFELD INDUCTED INTO IOWA WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

    The 2023 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame inductees were recently announced by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. Among the distinguished inductees is Mayor Paula Dierenfeld. Read on...
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    TEMPORARY TRAIL CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION

    The trail closure near Bombers Golf and Entertainment has been extended through September. An alternate route is available for trail users. Read on...
  6. Fiscal Year 2024 Approved Budget copy_image is of blue skies and a waterfall at Terra Park

    JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET

    The FY 2024 budget, which begins July 1, 2023, reflects the economic impacts caused by inflation, an increase in the demand for services due to growth, and a highly competitive labor market, making it difficult to recruit and retain quality employees. Read on...
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    HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

    Dispose of household hazardous waste like bleach, rechargeable batteries, oil-based paints, and lawn chemicals on the 2nd Saturday of each month through November in Grimes. Read on...
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  1. Monday, September 25

    Planning and Zoning Meeting
  2. Wednesday, September 27

    Tree Board Meeting
  3. Wednesday, September 27

    Sidewalk Repair Program Neighborhood Meeting for Green Meadows West
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  1. Tuesday, September 26

    Johnston Farmers Market
  2. Tuesday, September 26

    Movies after the Market: American Underdog
  3. Saturday, September 30

    Community Tree Planting
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