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  1. Johnston Public Library with the bushes blooming in the background and blue sky.

    The Johnston Public Library provides many programs and activities for families to enjoy.

  2. View of water features at the Town Center splash pad.

    Johnston Town Center

    The Town Center is located in the heart of our community. Come enjoy the splash pad in the summer and the ice rink in the winter.

  3. View of blue sky with a pergola in the foreground for residents to enjoy.
  4. View of the Johnston trail as the sun is setting in the background.

    Johnston Trails

    Enjoy our 40+ miles of trails. We have hard and soft trails throughout the community for many to enjoy.

  5. View of playground equipment with a soft pad under each of the pieces.

    City Parks

    We are proud of our 11 city parks within our community. Each of the parks has many amenities for visitors to enjoy.

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    Thrive. Every Day.

    Residents within our community enjoy the small town feel of what our community has to offer. We have great parks, schools and trails for everyone 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. Trees Please! Group photo showing members of Johnston Parks Department and MidAmerican volunteers

    40 TREES PLANTED THROUGH TREE GRANT PROGRAMS

    On Monday, May 16, 2022, the Parks Department and volunteers from MidAmerican Energy Company planted 40 trees along the Beaver Creek trail. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON GREEN DAYS PARADE, STREET CLOSURES

    Johnston Green Days will begin Thursday, June 16 and will end Sunday, June 19. The parade will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER SPLASH PAD TO OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

    The Johnston Town Center splash pad will open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, 2022, through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022. Read on...
  4. Memorial Day offices will be closed on Monday, May 30

    CITY BUILDINGS, LIBRARY CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY, COLLECTION DELAYED

    All Johnston City offices and the Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON RECEIVES TREE CITY USA GROWTH AWARD

    Johnston received a Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. This Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. Read on...
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    MAYOR DIERENFELD ACCEPTED THE MONARCH'S PLEDGE

    The Mayors Monarch Pledge is a program created by the National Wildlife Federation to encourage mayors and their communities to help the dwindling Monarch Butterfly population. On Monday, April 18, 2022, Mayor Dierenfeld joined in on the pledge. Read on...
  7. Officer Kerr

    OFFICER RECEIVES A LETTER OF APPRECIATION

    The Johnston Police Department is proud to commend Officer Kerr with a Letter of Appreciation for the measures she performed on March 16, 2022. She was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. Read on...
  8. Officer Naidenoff

    OFFICER RECEIVES LIFESAVING AWARD

    The Johnston Police Department is proud to award Officer Naidenoff with a lifesaving award for his heroic measures performed on March 9, 2022. He was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. Read on...
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    TWO JOHNSTON OFFICERS WERE APPOINTED TO CORPORAL

    The Johnston Police Department is proud to appoint two officers to corporal positions on Monday, May 2, 2022. Officer Wedemeyer and Officer Trejo’s achievements were honored with a collar brass pinning ceremony during the City Council meeting. Read on...
  10. Sergeant Slack

    JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SERGEANT PROMOTION

    The Johnston Police Department was proud to promote one member to a supervisory position on Monday, May 2, 2022. Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in Sergeant Slack. Read on...
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    SET UP YOUR EMERGENCY HEALTH PROFILE TO ASSIST EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

    The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile that allows a caller’s real-time personal health and location information to be linked from their connected devices, apps, and profiles with 911. Read on...
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    APPLY TO SERVE ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION

    Serving on a board or commission is one gratifying way to help your community move forward. There are many terms expiring on June 30, so learn how you could make a difference by serving. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON AWARDED A TREE GRANT THROUGH MIDAMERICAN ENERGY TO HELP SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS

    MidAmerican Energy Company presented a $2,000 grant to Johnston as part of the company’s “Trees Please!” energy efficiency program. The city looks forward to planting the trees in our parks and open spaces for residents to enjoy. Read on...
  14. FY23 Approved Budget (250_210 px)

    JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET

    The Johnston City Council held a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. to approve and adopt the city's budget and Capital Improvement Projects budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2022. Read on...
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    GATEWAY DISTRICT WILL SOON ALLOW MAGICAL MILE TO COME TO LIFE

    On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Johnston City Council approved a development agreement for the Bombers Golf development and the site plan for Ignit Sports and Fitness. The entire Gateway District north to the Johnston Town Center will offer many amenities. Read on...
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