A controlled burn around the banks of Terra Lake, Adventure Ridge Park and Greenwood Hills pond area is taking place the week of December 5, weather dependent. Park users should avoid the limestone trail directly around Terra Lake during this time. Read on...
The City of Johnston’s initiated Zoning and Subdivision Code update is near completion and ready for public input. The City adopted Johnston’s zoning ordinance in 1982, and it has never been comprehensively updated until now. Read on...
The Johnston-Grimes firefighters are collecting new and unwrapped toys for those less fortunate this holiday season. The toys will be donated to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program! Read on...
Public Works Water/Wastewater Distribution Analyst, Shane Kinsey, received the 2022 Harris Seidel Meritorious Operator Award during the American Water Works Association-Iowa Section Annual Conference in Coralville on October 26, 2022. Read on...
City office buildings will be closed on December 23, 26 and January 2 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays. The Johnston Public Library will also be closed on December 24, 25 and January 1. Read on...
For two weeks only, you can have your holiday tree and extra yard waste picked up curbside for the small cost of a Compost It! sticker on Dec. 26, through Jan. 3, 2023. Read on...
The first inaugural Citizens Academy took place this fall with the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department and Johnston Police Department. Read on...
Wreaths have been hung at each fire station as part of the "Keep the Wreath Red" campaign. This campaign promotes fire safety as residents of Johnston and Grimes decorate for the holidays. Read on...
On Monday, Oct. 3, the Johnston Police Department (JPD) received a $10,000 Community Betterment Grant for the department’s K9 fundraising campaign. Polk County Supervisor Bob Brownell presented the check on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Read on...
