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TEMPORARY SIDEWALK CLOSURE ALONG PIONEER PARKWAY

A portion of the sidewalk, stretching from Pioneer Parkway to Crown Point (located just south of the Condos along the flume), will be temporarily closed for a week. The closure is necessary to facilitate the replacement of broken sidewalk panels. ...

CITY OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSED FROM 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM ON DECEMBER 13

Johnston City Hall, Public Safety Building, and Public Works offices will be closed from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13 for a holiday party. The Johnston Public Library will remain open for services during this time.

The drop box outside City...

YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED FOR TO BETTER PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES

You are invited by the Polk County Emergency Management to participate in a Hazard Mitigation Survey. Your feedback is valuable to their review process and will help them to better plan for emergencies. All residents and businesses are welcome to particip...

MAYOR PAULA DIERENFELD’S 10TH ANNUAL RUN FOR FOOD

Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is once again lacing up her running shoes for an extraordinary cause in the 10th Annual Food Run. This year, she's challenging the Johnston community to support her in covering an impressive 2,000 miles, all in the name of giving ba...

DONATE TO BLUE DRAGON AND BRIGHTEN A CHILD'S HOLIDAY

As we enter the holiday season, the Blue Dragon Program is excited to announce a magical shopping event. The Johnston Police Department is inviting the community to help create unforgettable memories for less fortunate children or those who have experienc...

CELEBRATE THE BOND BETWEEN GENERATIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Mark your calendars for a heartwarming afternoon at the Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, on Sunday, December 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., as we come together to celebrate the special connection between grandparents and grandchildren. Thi...

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY ALERTS

Did you know that the City of Johnston has a system to alert you about emergencies via text message, email, pager, or voice mail based on your preferences? This system is designed to be used for emergency alerts, as well as non-emergency incidents that ma...

CITY OFFICE BUILDINGS AND LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

City office buildings will be closed on December 25, 26, and January 1, and the library will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Collection delays will occur during this time.

KEEP THE WREATH RED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

For the eighth year in a row, the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is promoting safety through its "Keep the Wreath Red" campaign. This campaign aims to educate residents in Johnston and Grimes about fire safety during holiday decora...

MEMBER OF THE JOHNSTON POLICE PROMOTED TO RANK OF LIEUTENANT

At the City Council meeting that took place on November 20, 2023, Anthony Yeager was sworn in as a Lieutenant. He has been working in law enforcement for 11 years and holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University. Lt. Yeager started...

GRADUATES OF THE SECOND ANNUAL CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The Johnston community's second Citizens Police Academy took place this fall, spanning eight weeks. The 14 graduates gained a firsthand glimpse of the diverse range of duties the Johnston Police Department provides to ensure the safety of our com...

JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES FIRST K9 UNIT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY

The City of Johnston, in partnership with the Johnston Police Officers Association (JPOA) and several community partners, is pleased to announce the implementation of the police department’s first-ever police canine team.

In the spring of 2022, t...

CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

The City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closed beginning Monday, October 30, 2023, due to the impending cold weather. 

All park restrooms, Terra, Lew Clarkson, Johnston Commons and Dewey, will reopen in spring ...