CITY OF JOHNSTON AWARDED GRANT THROUGH MIDAMERICAN ENERGY’S “TREES PLEASE!” PROGRAM

On Monday, Apr. 19, 2021, MidAmerican Energy Company presented a $2,000 check to the City of Johnston as part of the company’s “Trees Please!” energy efficiency program.

This grant will allow the City to plant up to 20 trees in city parks, green spaces and...

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS APRIL 24

If your spring cleaning list calls for clearing out the medicine cabinet, this event is for you. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and confidential...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION

Johnston residents interested in running for the open City Council seat has until Friday, Apr. 30, at 5 p.m. to file papers at the Polk County Election office. 

Filing papers will need to be filed at the Polk County Election Office, 120 2^nd Avenue...

APPLY NOW FOR A SEAT ON A JOHNSTON BOARD OR COMMISSION

Do you want to give back to the Johnston community? Consider serving on a Board or Commission! Serving on a board or commission provides an opportunity to develop firsthand knowledge of the operating policies and issues of a municipal government. ...

INTERNET SERVICE SCAM ALERT

The Johnston Police Department has become aware of a recent scam circulating the metro area. The scammers are claiming to be from CenturyLink and are calling to ask questions about service and if there have been any recent outages. The scammers will then ...

MAYOR'S ANNUAL BIKE RIDE IS MAY 15

Join Mayor Paula Dierenfeld for the Mayor's Annual Bike Ride, a fun ride to celebrate Bike Month on Johnston's trails on Saturday, May 15. Interested participants can begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot just east of City Hal...

OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A COMMEMORATIVE BRICK

Here is a new opportunity to get a personalized commemorative brick at Terra Park’s Tree of Life sculpture! Proceeds benefit the Johnston Arts Council.

JOHNSTON POLICE WARNS RESIDENTS OF NEW IMPOSTER SCAM

The Johnston Police Department is warning residents about a new imposter scam. The scammers are impersonating a member of the Johnston Police Department. While impersonating the officer, the scammers will attempt to solicit payment for not pressing charge...

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 5 AND 6 IN JOHNSTON

The Compost It! program picks up yard waste throughout the Metro. Curbside collection through the Compost It! program starts for the season on April 5 and 6 in Johnston. The program accepts small twigs and branches, leaves and lawn clippings, as well as a...

MEMBERS OF JGMFD RECEIVE RECOGNITION AWARDS

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department (JGMFD) recognized a few of their own on Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, at Fire Station 39. The awards included life-saving, company citations, rookie of the year, firefighter of the year, EMS provider of the ye...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council unanimously approved the City's budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 on Monday, Mar. 15, 2021. The budget was developed to deliver quality services while being fiscally conservative. The new budget will go into effect on July...

RECYCLE RIGHT

Metro area residents play an integral role when it comes to keeping the recycling program alive and robust in Central Iowa. As the agency leading the charge in terms of “Where It Should Go,” Metro Waste Authority is committed to keepin...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS JOHN TEMPLE TO FILL VACANT SEAT

On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, the Johnston City Council held a Special Meeting to appoint former Councilman John Temple to fill the vacant seat after Scott Syroka resigned.

“The Council discussed the vacancy and agreed that John has the experience ...

FIBER OPTIC CONSTRUCTION IN JOHNSTON

A new internet service provider, MetroNet, will soon begin their build out of a fiber network. Please view the information on the construction process. Concerns should be addressed directly to them via telephone or through their website. Click he...

MAYOR'S RUN FOR FOOD TOTALS 1,074 MILES

Thanks to a generous Johnston community, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld will be running 1,074 miles. Since Dec. 1, community members donated non-perishable items and monetary donations to the Johnston Partnership food pantry after the Mayor issued a challenge tha...