FREQUENTLY ASKED STORM RELATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The derecho that occurred on Monday, August 10, created devastation, including power outages, and damage to trees and homes. We have received common questions from businesses and residents, so below are questions and answers based upon those we have heard...

RIPROAR TRIATHLON STREET CLOSURES AUGUST 15

The RipRoar Triathlon will take place at Terra Park on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 8:00 a.m. To ensure the athletes’ safety, limited access and road closures will occur beginning at 7:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.

Participants will swim in open...

WIDESPREAD STORM CLEAN UP IN JOHNSTON

On Monday, August 10, Johnston experienced a derecho storm that involved 60-80 mile per hour straight-line winds that caused widespread damage throughout the community.

The city will provide a drop-off site and curbside collection of trees and branches dam...

OPPORTUNITIES TO GUIDE THE FUTURE GROWTH OF JOHNSTON

The City of Johnston is a growing community, but community feedback is always needed to help guide businesses and residents’ wants and needs. City leaders and staff have been working on a draft comprehensive plan – the Thrive 2040 Plan...

ONLINE AND PHONE UTILITY PAYMENT OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE

Due to internet connectivity issues, the online and phone utility payment options are currently unavailable. City staff is working with the vendor to get this repaired as soon as possible.

Payment options available for residents and businesses include:

• In-p...

RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION

The derecho from the widespread storm on Monday, August 10 caused pick-up delays for recycling and yard waste in Johnston.Residents living west of NW 86^th Street: Pick-up is occurring today, Tuesday, August 11 for those customers whose recycling ...

NOW OFFERING ONLINE PAYMENT AND INFORMATION PORTAL

The City of Johnston makes it easier for businesses and residents to view their utility bills. Users can now view their utility payment amounts, see a history of transactions, and pay bills online using a credit/debit card or eCheck (transfer from a check...

AUGUST UTILITY BILLS

The Johnston utility bills have begun arriving in mailboxes today, Friday, August 7. While the bills were delayed a few days, the due date is still Saturday, August 15.

Customers who are set up with Automatic Withdrawals can expect to see a debit on their ...

USE WATER WISELY THIS SUMMER

The City of Johnston buys the water homeowners and businesses use from Des Moines Water Works. We encourage those using summer irrigation to Use Water Wisely, a recommended program aimed at smart summer irrigation. By improving the efficiency of irrigatio...

QUESTIONS REGARDING GARBAGE CARTS

In June and July, Metro Waste Authority switched the garbage carts within our community. Over 6,000 residents should have received a new cart. However, if you were one of the residents who has not received a new cart, please fill out the online form.&...

MAYOR'S RUN FOR THE TRAILS 5K + KIDS FUN RUNS (ANNOUNCEMENTS)

The Mayor’s Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Runs will be held on Saturday, August 22, at Terra Park, located at 6400 Pioneer Parkway. 

As you know, we are all facing unprecedented times. Each of us is impacted by what is happening in ou...

CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP IN SEPTEMBER

Spring Clean-up has been rescheduled! It will be held on September 14 and 15, on your regular collection day. The City-wide Clean-up event allows residents to dispose of large household items on their regular trash collection day at no additional...

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED IN THE 2020 CENSUS?

Responding to the 2020 Census in this time of social distancing makes a difference for our community’s well-being and helps shape the future. Your response is critical because it helps direct federal funds to our community for emergency response...

BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

Polk County has begun a rain campaign for the installation of stormwater best management practices to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from our properties and the improvement of the quality of water in our lakes, streams, and rivers. Throughout Polk...

MAINTAIN SAFETY ON THE WATER WITH THIS INTERACTIVE PADDLING MAP

Paddling on Beaver Creek can be a fun and relaxing way to spend the day or an evening with your family.

Running through the center of Johnston, you think that all you see are houses and businesses as you paddle downstream. But as you paddle south from the ...

TAKE PART IN THIS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

This challenge is for kids and their parents. Ready to head outdoors to explore? Check out this great outdoor adventure. For each activity, you complete, submit a photo of you doing the activity. Include a short description of your photo that inc...

HELPING WATERCRAFT STAY SAFE ON BEAVER CREEK BY AVOIDING HAZARDOUS AREAS

The Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Facility’s construction and facilities office has previously posted signs on water entrances to Camp Dodge via Beaver Creek. They read, “Danger!!! Firing range impact area ahead do not proceed bey...

GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY THIS SUMMER

The Johnston Police Department will be on the lookout for kids in the community practicing good bicycle safety habits.

If an officer sees kids practicing good habits, they will get "Busted in a Good Way." This is undoubtedly the kind of ticket y...

FREE MULCH AT TERRA PARK

Now through October, head over to Terra Park (behind Iowa Public Television on Pioneer Parkway) and get free mulch! Terra Park is located at 6400 Pioneer Parkway. On Fridays between 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Parks Department will load the free mulch...

PROPOSED SPORTS AND FITNESS COMPLEX TO HOUSE IOWA’S LARGEST INDOOR TRACK AND FULL-SIZE SOCCER FIELD

Ignit Sports and Fitness and the City of Johnston are working towards a Public-Private partnership for an expansive recreation project in the Johnston Gateway, just north of I-35/80 on Merle Hay Road. The proposed project includes private construction of ...

HOW TO PROPERLY PLANT A TREE

Planting a tree is easy, but it does require the proper steps. The Johnston Parks Department shows how to plant a tree in six easy steps. Watch this video on how to easily plant a tree.

Step One: Select the right tree for the right locati...

NORTHWEST DROP-OFF FOR RESIDENTIAL TRASH

Metro Waste Authority is adding residential trash drop-off to the services offered at Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes.

Beginning Saturdays in May, residents can bring typical household garbage, and large items, such as mattresses or furniture, t...

GET WITH THE 9PM ROUTINE

The Johnston Police Department reminds residents of the 9:00 p.m. Routine to protect valuables.• Remove keys, wallets, cash, garage door openers and other valuable items from vehicles. Roll up windows and lock the doors.• Bring ...

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste in Johnston, beginning Monday, Apr. 6.

Residents can purchase Compost It! brand bags and stickers at local grocers and hardware stores. The purchase of the bags or stickers covers th...