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  1. Families having fun for an outdoor kites festival

    Kites on the Green - May 6, 2023

    Join community members for the 10th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park.

  2. Terra Park_Tree of Life_Snow is on the ground and it's dark

    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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    Johnston City Parks

    Johnston has 12 beautiful city parks.

  4. Photo of Simpson Barn, which is one of the rental facilities in Johnston

    Rental facilities within Johnston

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

  5. Photo of Johnston trail and the sides are covered in snow.

    Trails Within the Community

    Enjoy the 45+ miles of hard and soft trails.

  6. Johnston City Hall

    Johnston City Hall

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

  7. Fall colors on the leaves at a park

    Johnston City Parks

    Johnston has 12 beautiful city parks.

  8. View of sunset in a park

    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. Traffic Study Open House Feb. 16_275x385

    TRAFFIC STUDY OPEN HOUSE

    The citywide traffic study includes the evaluation of traffic congestion with a focus on the safety and operations of the arterials and intersections across the city. View Site...
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    POLICE OFFICER JOINS THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

    On Monday, February 6, 2023, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in one new Johnston police officer. The department proudly welcomes Officer Collins. Read on...
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    SIGN UP AND STAY INFORMED WITH CITY NOTIFICATIONS

    Here in Johnston, we wish to keep our residents and businesses informed on the happenings within our community. Sign up to receive press releases, alerts, and other city notifications. Read on...
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    PROPER PLACEMENT OF GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CARTS

    During garbage and recycling collection days, there are ways residents can help avoid a mess and frustration for the snowplow drivers and recycling and trash haulers. Read on...
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    STATEMENT FROM THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS

    The following statement may be attributed to Police Chief McDaniel. On behalf of the men and women who honorably serve the City of Johnston in the police department, we offer our heartfelt sympathies to the family and loved ones of Tyre Nichols. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON RECEIVES A 2023 BEST DEVELOPMENT AWARD

    The City of Johnston, along with the design/construction team for the Johnston City Hall project, including Hansen Company, OPN Architects, and IMEG received a 2023 Best Development Award from 1000 Friends of Iowa for the Johnston City Hall building. Read on...
  7. City Hall Closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 20, 2023

    CITY OFFICES AND LIBRARY CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 20 FOR PRESIDENTS DAY

    Johnston city offices, including the library, will be closed on, Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day. Read on...
  8. Community Development Annual Report with image of the Johnston Town Center

    $112+ MILLION IN NEW TAXABLE VALUATION IN 2022

    In 2022, the City of Johnston had a substantial year of growth with over $112.6 million in new taxable valuation. Record numbers with 245 new residential units and $36.7 million in new commercial valuation. Read on...
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    CITY OF JOHNSTON ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CODE UPDATE

    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...
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  1. Monday, February 13

    Public information meeting on Sidewalk Program - Segment 1 (Zone 1)
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    Public information meeting on Sidewalk Program - Segment 1 (Zone 2)
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    Planning and Zoning Meeting
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  1. Wednesday, February 8

    Indoor Pickleball
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    Total Fitness- Senior Group Fitness Class
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    Indoor Pickleball
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