Posted on: May 25, 2022
The Johnston Public Safety Building front office will have reduced operating hours from Tuesday, May 31, to Thursday, June 2. The front office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during those three days. The non-emergency line and 911 are still available ...
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
On Monday, May 16, 2022, the Parks Department and volunteers from MidAmerican Energy Company planted 40 trees as part of the "Trees Please!" grant program and the Iowa DNR's EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) grant program.
The trees were planted ...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
Johnston Green Days will begin Thursday, June 16 and will end Sunday, June 19. This annual event brings the community together with live music, family activities, delicious food and a parade.
The parade will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. Li...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
The Johnston Town Center splash pad will open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, 2022, through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022. There is no fee to use the splash pad. The splash pad is located in the Town Ce...
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Posted on: May 11, 2022
All Johnston City offices and the Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. City employees look forward to serving you when we return on Tuesday, May 31. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one d...
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
Johnston received a Tree City USA Growth Award by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
A Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental imp...
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
The Mayors Monarch Pledge is a program created by the National Wildlife Federation to encourage mayors and their communities to take a pledge to help the dwindling Monarch Butterfly population. Less than one percent of the western monarch populat...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Johnston Police Department is proud to commend Officer Kerr with a Letter of Appreciation for the measures she performed on March 16, 2022. She was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. &n...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Johnston Police Department is proud to award Officer Naidenoff with a lifesaving award for his heroic measures performed on March 9, 2022. He was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. &nbs...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Johnston Police Department is proud to appoint two officers to corporal positions on Monday, May 2, 2022. Officer Wedemeyer and Officer Trejo’s achievements were honored with a collar brass pinning ceremony during the City Council meeting.&a...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Johnston Police Department was proud to promote one member to a supervisory position on Monday, May 2, 2022. Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in Sergeant Slack.
“Sergeant Slack’s effort to grow and improve, coupled with his commitment to professionalism an...
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Posted on: April 28, 2022
The following information is being shared on behalf of Polk County Emergency Management. The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board replaces SMART911 with RapidSOS emergency health profiles. These profiles allow a caller’s real-ti...
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Posted on: March 22, 2022
Serving on a board or commission is one gratifying way to help your community move forward. On June 30, 2022, 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...
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
MidAmerican Energy Company presented a $2,000 grant to Johnston as part of the company’s “Trees Please!” energy efficiency program.
“Trees are an essential part of our community,” said John Schmit...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
The Johnston City Council held a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. to approve and adopt the city's budget and Capital Improvement Projects budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2022.&...
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