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GARBAGE CART SWAPS IN JULY

We appreciate residents’ patience and understanding as Metro Waste Authority teams work diligently to get through all Johnston neighborhoods and complete garbage cart swaps. A list of frequently asked questions is available. Read on...
FIREWORKS USAGE NOT PERMITTED IN JOHNSTON

As you finalize plans this 4th of July, be sure you are obeying the City of Johnston’s fireworks ordinance. Discharging fireworks within city limits is illegal. Novelty fireworks like sparklers and snakes are allowed. Read on...
GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY THIS SUMMER

The Johnston Police Department will be on the lookout for kids in the community practicing good bicycle safety habits. This is undoubtedly the kind of ticket you want to get because it earns you free ice cream at Van Dee's Ice Cream Shoppe. Read on...
USE WATER WISELY THIS SUMMER

This summer, we encourage those using summer irrigation to Use Water Wisely, a recommended program aimed at smart summer irrigation. Read on...
CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP IN SEPTEMBER

Spring Clean-up has been rescheduled! It will be held on September 14 and 15, on your regular collection day. Residents living west of NW 86th Street, the clean-up will occur September 14, and east of NW 86th Street will occur September 15. Read on...
GARBAGE CART SWAP UPDATE

Regardless of which side of town you live on, please leave your garbage cart at your curb on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Garbage carts are the only ones being swapped – yard waste and recycling carts remain the same. Read on...
SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and the City of Johnston are proud to award eighteen Johnston businesses with financial assistance awards of up to $5,000 for businesses affected by the CVOID-19 closures and restrictions. Read on...
FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK

Now through October, residents can pick up free mulch at Terra Park. If assistance is needed, we encourage residents to call the Johnston Parks Department to schedule an appointment. Read on...
PROPOSED SPORTS AND FITNESS COMPLEX TO HOUSE IOWA’S LARGEST INDOOR TRACK AND FULL-SIZE SOCCER FIELD

The project includes the private construction of a 189,000 sq. ft. privately owned recreation complex expected to house Iowa’s largest indoor track and soccer field in addition to indoor training facilities and a multi-purpose eight court facility. Read on...
CITY FACILITY CLOSURES AND RE-OPENINGS

City staff is planning for the re-opening of city facilities and park amenities while adhering to public health guidance, including physical distancing and the use of face coverings when in public. Please note, dates are tentative and subject to change. Read on...
HOW TO PROPERLY PLANT A TREE

Planting a tree is easy, but it does require the proper steps. The Johnston Parks Department shows how to plant a tree in six easy steps. Read on...
NORTHWEST DROP-OFF FOR RESIDENTIAL TRASH

Beginning Saturdays in May, residents can bring typical household garbage and large items, such as mattresses or furniture, to the Northwest Drop-off in Grimes for a fee. Read on...
GET WITH THE 9PM ROUTINE

The Johnston Police Department encourages you and your neighbors to get with the 9:00 p.m. Routine. This protects residents from becoming victims of crime by locking and securing their homes, vehicles, and valuables every night at 9:00 p.m. Read on...
BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

The City of Johnston has a homeowner grant program to assist homeowners in the completion of stormwater management projects. Homeowners could be eligible to receive up to $1,250 towards a qualifying project, such as soil quality restoration. Read on...
COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste in Johnston, beginning Monday, Apr. 6. This is a great opportunity to dispose of those lawn clippings, twigs and leaves. Read on...

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GARBAGE CART SWAPS IN JULY

FIREWORKS USAGE NOT PERMITTED IN JOHNSTON

GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY THIS SUMMER

USE WATER WISELY THIS SUMMER

CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP IN SEPTEMBER

GARBAGE CART SWAP UPDATE

SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT RECIPIENTS

FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK

PROPOSED SPORTS AND FITNESS COMPLEX TO HOUSE IOWA’S LARGEST INDOOR TRACK AND FULL-SIZE SOCCER FIELD

CITY FACILITY CLOSURES AND RE-OPENINGS

HOW TO PROPERLY PLANT A TREE

NORTHWEST DROP-OFF FOR RESIDENTIAL TRASH

GET WITH THE 9PM ROUTINE

BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

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