2020 ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION

The 2020 election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. To find your polling place, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

If voters requested an absentee ballot, it must be received by the Polk Cou...

TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF NOVEMBER 5-7

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 5-7. There is no fee; however, part...

CITY OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

City office buildings including the Johnston Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The buildings will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, Nov. 12.

PROPERLY DISPOSE OF AMERICAN FLAGS

Retiring an American flag requires the proper disposal. A special thank you to Boy Scout Troop 44 for providing Johnston resident’s a permanent location. The community flag drop box, located behind the Public Safety building, 6373 Merle Hay Rd.,...

MUNICIPAL UTILITY PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDING DROP BOX

Now that Johnston City Hall is in a new location, so is the utility payment drop box. It is located east of the entrance doors, just outside of the building. 

Residents do have the option to pay their utility bill online at www.municipalo...

CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSING FOR WINTER

The City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closing over the next few weeks due to the impending cold weather. Dewey Park and Terra Park will be closing on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Portable restrooms will be made available for ...

NORTHWEST POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS’ CHOICE FAVORITES IN JOHNSTON

Each year, residents within Northwest Polk County get the opportunity to vote on their favorite businesses and amenities within the communities located in northwest Polk County.

This year, the Johnston Public Library received the ‘Resident&rs...

JOHNSTON SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE THRIVE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Johnston City Council has set a public hearing schedule to consider the adoption of the Thrive 2040 Plan. This plan will help guide the community’s vision for the future while ensuring we provide an economical environment for residential, co...

BREAST CANCER RECIPIENT RECEIVES FUNDRAISING CHECK

The Johnston-Grimes Professional Firefighters Local 4835 has been designing and selling t-shirts for six years to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Through a proclamation, members of the department are approved to wear the breast cancer shirts whil...

JOHNSTON CITY HALL OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

On Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, the new Johnston City Hall opened its doors to the public. City Hall is located in the Johnston Town Center, directly northeast of the existing building. City leaders officially broke ground on the Town Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22...

FLIGHT DONATED TO THE JOHNSTON ARTS COUNCIL

JOHNSTON POLICE TO 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 Susan G. Komen.      “Participating in the Pink Patch Project allow...

S&P AFFIRMS JOHNSTON'S OUTSTANDING BOND RATING

The City of Johnston is pleased to announce the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has assigned its AA+ long-term rating to Johnston’s Taxable General Obligation (GO) Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes, series 2020E. Johnston h...

HISTORY OF JOHNSTON CITY HALL

The City of Johnston was incorporated in 1969. On Sept. 8, 1969, Mayor Harold Southerwick gaveled-in the first Johnston City Council Meeting in his basement. At the time, Johnston’s population was 2,236.

While his basement worked for the first me...

DRAINING POOLS AND SPAS BEFORE WINTER

DRAINING POOLS AND SPAS Did you know? 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 growt...

COMPOST IT! SEASON ENDS NOVEMBER 24 IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste in Johnston, but it will end on Tuesday, Nov. 24. 

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

HIGH-SPEED FIBER COMING TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES

The City of Johnston leaders approved an agreement for a cutting-edge fiber optic telecommunication company, MetroNet, to begin construction of a network for high-speed fiber optic internet, TV and phone service throughout the community. The company offer...

JOHNSTON UTILITY RATES

The City of Johnston water and irrigation rates increased slightly July 1, 2020, which was reflected on the August bill. The increases are based on operational needs. The rate increases are consistent with neighboring communities. The revenue anticipated ...

HELP KEEP STORM DRAINS CLEAR OF DEBRIS

Do you have a storm drain near your business or home that looks like this? If so, please help us and clear the debris from the drain. 

Storm drains can become clogged with excess leaves, tree branches and trash, leading to storm drain back-ups tha...

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...

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...