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GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY BY JOHNSTON POLICE THIS SUMMER

Starting June 1 and ending on September 2, the Johnston Police Department will be monitoring the community for children who are practicing safe bicycle habits. If a police officer observes a child exhibiting good habits, they will be recognized through th...

CITYWIDE TRAFFIC STUDY PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, JUNE 28

The City of Johnston is hosting a Public Open House to discuss the Johnston Citywide Traffic Study on Wednesday, June 28. The study aims to evaluate traffic congestion, with a particular focus on the safety and operations of arterials and intersections th...

CITY OFFICE BUILDINGS AND LIBRARY CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY, COLLECTION DELAYED

All Johnston City offices and the Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday. City employees look forward to serving you when we return on Tuesday, May 30. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one da...

CITY OF JOHNSTON RECEIVES COMMUNITY GRANT FOR SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT

The City of Johnston, Iowa has been designated as a recipient for a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grant under the FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act. This grant provides partial funding of $1,000,000 for expansions to the City of Johnston&...

MEMBERS OF THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVE RECOGNITION

Every year, the Johnston Police Department acknowledges its members for their swift response during service calls and for their excellent leadership and professionalism. Congratulations to all these members for their well-earned recognition.

JOHNSTON POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF NEW IMPOSTER SCAM

The Johnston Police Department are warning residents about a new imposter scam. The scammers are impersonating a member of the Johnston Police Department. While impersonating, the scammers will attempt to solicit payment.

"Calls threatening you or ask...

JOHNSTON RECEIVES GRANT FOR IA-141 AND TOWNER DRIVE INTERCHANGE

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announces more than $16 million in grant awards for 16 projects around Greater Des Moines. The City of Johnston is a $500,000 recipient of a Surface Transportation Block Grant for the IA-141 and...

APPLY TO SERVE ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION

Serving on a board or commission is one gratifying way to help your community move forward. On June 30, 2023, there are many terms expiring for citizens serving on city boards and commissions. Learn about each of these boards and commissions and how you c...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council adopted and approved the city's budget and Capital Improvement Projects budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The FY 2024 budget, which begins July 1, 2023, reflects the economic impacts caused by inflation, an increase in t...

HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

Dispose of household hazardous waste like bleach, rechargeable batteries, oil-based paints, and lawn chemicals on the 2nd Saturday of each month through November. The drop-off time is 8:00 a.m. to noon., at Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes. Recy...

MOWING REMINDERS

It’s that time of year!  The grass is growing, and lawns need to be mowed. The City of Johnston wants to remind all residents of a few mowing tips to keep our community thriving.

Did you know it is illegal to discharge grass clippings an...

JOHNSTON RECEIVES THE 2022 TREE CITY USA GROWTH AWARD

The City of Johnston was recently honored with the 2022 Tree City USA Growth Award at the 32nd Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award was presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on April 1...

CITY OF JOHNSTON AWARDED TREE GRANT THROUGH MIDAMERICAN ENERGY TO HELP SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS

On Monday, April 3, 2023, MidAmerican Energy presented a $3,000 grant check to city leaders for the company’s “Trees Please!” energy efficiency program.          &ldqu...

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. Below are ways you can sign up to receive email and/or text alerts. Also, be sure you have downloaded our City of Johnston app from Google Play...

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.

Officer Collins joined the Johnston Police Department from the Arapahoe County Colorado Sheriff’s Office...