JGMFD and Johnston Police Department raise awareness during Breast Cancer Month

Andrew Winter recognized as Peer Supporter of the Year

Andrew Winter (Firefighter/Paramedic) was recognized as the Peer Supporter of the Year by the Peer Support Foundation at their annual conference on Friday, September 23, 2022. 

Andrew spearheaded the Peer Support Team for the Johnston-Grimes Metro...

Participate in our coloring contest for National Fire Prevention Week

Help us celebrate National Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15, 2022) by showing off your artistic talents and bringing awareness to fire safety. 

This year we will be offering a coloring contest. A winner will be selected from three age groups, 0-...

Importance of daylight saving time

Learn about the importance of daylight saving time and why it is a good reminder to check the dates on your detectors and change the batteries to keep you and your family safe.

Community events within Johnston and Grimes

View a list of upcoming community events where you can meet the firefighters and have a chance to interact and ask questions.

NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 9-15

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is working to educate the public about this year's Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, "Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape." This campaign works to educate families on havi...

GRANDSTAY HOTEL COMING TO THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER

The City of Johnston will soon become home to a 76-room, GrandStay hotel on the south edge of the Johnston Town Center. The four-story 48,000-square-foot GrandStay hotel is expected to have an assessed value of $6 to 7 million.

JOHNSTON POLICE RECEIVE K9 FUNDRAISING COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANT

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.

The...

JIM SANDERS OPEN HOUSE RETIREMENT CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, OCT. 13

City Administrator, Jim Sanders is retiring on Tuesday, Oct. 18, after serving Johnston for 25 years. The community is invited to Sanders open house retirement celebration at Crown Point Community Center from 4 to 6:15 p.m.on Thursday, Oct. 13. Come and w...

TERESA ROTSCHAFER INDUCTED INTO THE IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES HALL OF FAME

Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director, Teresa Rotschafer, was inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 29, 2022, during their annual conference. 

The Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame Award was created t...

JOHNSTON OFFICER RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Johnston Police Officer Naidenoff recently received the 2022 OWI Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (C.I.T.S.T.F.). This award recognizes his strong efforts and continuous dedication to making Iowa&rs...

JOHNSTON POLICE PARTICIPATE IN PINK PATCH PROJECT

The Johnston Police Department is showing support for breast cancer research and treatment by selling special pink patches to raise money for a local resident battling breast cancer.    Members of the community have an opportuni...

MICHEL POGGE-WEAVER APPOINTED JOHNSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Johnston is pleased to announce Michel Pogge-Weaver will join the team as the new City Administrator. 

Michel Pogge-Weaver has served as the City Manager in Carroll, IA, since 2016. Prior to this position, he served as the County Admin...

BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY WINNER RECEIVES A NEW BICYCLE

The Johnston Police Department gave away a brand new set of wheels to Kent, who was “Busted in a Good Way” this summer. Kent received the ticket for safely wearing a helmet while pedaling his bicycle. Luckily his ticket wasn’t one he had to pay for. Kent ...

2022 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. To find your polling place, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are ID requirements to vote. 

For more information on reques...

POOL AND SPA CARE BEFORE WINTER

Draining swimming pools and spas to storm drains can pollute streams and lakes with copper, chlorine and other chemicals. Water from a pool or spa is routinely treated with chlorine to prevent bacterial growth that can be hazardous to humans. However, chl...

TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF, NOVEMBER 17-19

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 17-19. There is no fee; however, p...

DROP-OFF IN GRIMES: 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Are you heading to a tailgate but forgot about that extra paint, broken appliance, or old couch you’ve been storing in the back of your truck? Planning to get your lawn ready before the colder weather ahead? Let Metro Waste Authority help you pr...