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2021 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

The City and Johnston Community school board election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Early voting for all precincts is on October 26 at Crown Point from 9 am- 3 pm. Read on...
BREAST CANCER RECIPIENTS RECEIVE FUNDRAISING CHECK

The Johnston-Grimes Professional Firefighters Local 4835 has been designing and selling t-shirts for eight years to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Two recipients battling the disease received $1,500 each from the funds raised by Local 4835. Read on...
NORTHWEST POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS’ CHOICE FAVORITES IN JOHNSTON

Big Green Umbrella Media has released the Northwest Polk County Residents’ Choice poll results. The Johnston Public Library received the ‘Resident’s Choice Award,’ and Terra Park was the ‘runner-up.’ Read on...
JOHNSTON MAINTAINS AA+ S&P CREDIT RATING

S&P Global Ratings announced the City of Johnston’s general obligation urban renewal bonds will stay at AA+. Read on...
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IS OCTOBER 23

Help keep our homes safe by dropping off unused or unwanted prescription drugs at the Johnston Police Station on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked. Read on...
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH

October is National Community Planning Month. This month recognizes City staff and community members who volunteer their time on boards and commissions to make Johnston a community so residents can Thrive. Every Day! Read on...
CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL END NOVEMBER 23 IN JOHNSTON

Yard waste season is coming to an end. The Compost It! curbside yard waste collection will end for the season on Tuesday, Nov. 23 in Johnston. Read on...
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WATERWAYS: ADOPT A STREAM!

Searching for a reason to get outside before the leaves fall and temperatures drop for the winter? Adopting a stream might be just the activity you're looking for! Read on...
POOL AND SPA CARE BEFORE WINTER

As you prepare for winter, it is important to properly care for your pool and spa safely. Draining swimming pools and spas to storm drains can pollute streams and lakes with copper, chlorine and other chemicals. Read on...
CATFISH RELEASED AT TERRA LAKE AND JOHNSTON COMMONS

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released 130 catfish at Terra Lake and 65 at Johnston Commons on Wednesday, September 29. The catfish are around 8-10? in length. Read on...
CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES DERECHO COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT

The City of Johnston is a recipient of the Derecho Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $4,999.78. The grant will match funds available for a project in the Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area. The Parks Department will plant the trees this fall. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE 'BUSTED KIDS IN A GOOD WAY' THIS SUMMER

The Johnston Police Department looked for kids practicing good bicycle safety habits this summer. This year, a young man received a ticket for safely crossing the roadway and won a new set of wheels – a bicycle. Read on...
JOHNSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Johnston City Administrator Jim Sanders was recently awarded City Manager of the Year at the Iowa League of Cities annual conference. Read on...
JOHNSTON POLICE WELCOMES NEW OFFICER

The Johnston Police Department welcomes its newest member, Officer Hayes. Mayor Dierenfeld swore him in during the City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 20. He is a certified police officer and will not have to attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Read on...
OFFICER JOHNSTON RECEIVES LETTER OF APPRECIATION

The Johnston Police Department, Mayor and City Council commended Officer Johnston with a letter of appreciation for his dedication to proactive police interventions during the City Council meeting on Monday, September 20. Read on...
OFFICER PETERMEIER RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

The Johnston Police Department, Mayor and City Council commended Officer Petermeier with a Certificate of Commendation during the City Council meeting on Monday, September 20. Read on...
TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF NOVEMBER 4-6

The City of Johnston provides residents an opportunity to get rid of branches and limbs each fall. Residents can drop these off, at no cost, at the Public Works Facility, located at 6400 NW Beaver Drive between November 4-6. Read on...
BULK WATER AVAILABLE

Bulk water has been moved from Public Works to the new booster station located at 4640 NW 66th Avenue. This building is located on the corner, just west of the south Johnston soccer complex. Read on...
CENSUS DATA REVEALS JOHNSTON’S POPULATION GREW BY 39 PERCENT

The official 2020 census data reveals the population for the City of Johnston is now 24,064. This is a 39.3 percent increase from the 2010 data, which was 17,278. Johnston is now the fifth fastest-growing city in Polk County. Read on...
SOLICITOR'S PERMIT IN JOHNSTON

The City of Johnston requires a permit for any person who represents themselves, any business, organization, or group soliciting or attempting to solicit from residences, or upon the public right-of-way or street. Read on...

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Thu, Oct 21

Library Board Meeting
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Thu, Oct 21

Board of Adjustment Meeting
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Sat, Oct 23

Beginner Fly Fishing
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Mon, Oct 25

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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Tue, Oct 26

Park Board Meeting
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Wed, Oct 27

Trick-Or-Treat with First Responders
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Sat, Oct 30

Beggars' Night in Johnston
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Mon, Nov 1

City Council Work Session
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Mon, Nov 1

City Council Meeting
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Thu, Nov 4

Fall Cleanup Tree Branch and Limb Drop-off
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2021 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

BREAST CANCER RECIPIENTS RECEIVE FUNDRAISING CHECK

NORTHWEST POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS’ CHOICE FAVORITES IN JOHNSTON

JOHNSTON MAINTAINS AA+ S&P CREDIT RATING

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IS OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH

CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL END NOVEMBER 23 IN JOHNSTON

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WATERWAYS: ADOPT A STREAM!

POOL AND SPA CARE BEFORE WINTER

CATFISH RELEASED AT TERRA LAKE AND JOHNSTON COMMONS

CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES DERECHO COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT

JOHNSTON POLICE 'BUSTED KIDS IN A GOOD WAY' THIS SUMMER

JOHNSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVES RECOGNITION

JOHNSTON POLICE WELCOMES NEW OFFICER

OFFICER JOHNSTON RECEIVES LETTER OF APPRECIATION

OFFICER PETERMEIER RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF NOVEMBER 4-6

BULK WATER AVAILABLE

CENSUS DATA REVEALS JOHNSTON’S POPULATION GREW BY 39 PERCENT

SOLICITOR'S PERMIT IN JOHNSTON

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