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Welcome To Johnston, Iowa          

The City of Johnston offers a wealth of parks and trails, high educational standards, responsive government, new business development, and an excellent quality of life. Located northwest of Des Moines, Johnston is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Come explore our wonderful community and discover what Johnston can offer you.

NW 62nd Avenue Improvement Project Underway

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NW 62nd Avenue from NW 86th Street to Meadow Crest Drive will be under construction beginning September 2011 with a completion date of December 2012. The project includes pavement widening and reconstruction, bridge construction, and intersection improvements to widen the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided roadway. Roundabouts will be installed at the following intersections with NW 62nd: Pioneer's Beaver Creek Campus, South Drive, Pioneer's Carver Entrance, and Pioneer Parkway.

Click here for project updates.

Please visit this link to see presentation slides on modern roundabouts.

Stormwater Utility Public Input Meeting

The Johnston City Council will be conducting a public input meeting regarding a proposed Stormwater Utility on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Johnston City Hall, 6221 Merle Hay Road.  At the meeting, City Staff will make a presentation regarding the stormwater management needs and how a stormwater utility can be utilized to address those needs.  Following the presentation, the Johnston City Council will accept public comments regarding the proposed storm water utility.  Additional information regarding the proposed stormwater utility is available here.