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Absentee Ballot Request Form
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Local Government Agencies
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Artistic Waste Services, Inc
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Utility Services
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Contact and other information about your garbage hauler.
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Be Ready - USA
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Emergency Related Information
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Flood-related information provided by the federal government.
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Be Ready Iowa
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Emergency Related Information
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State sponsored link providing information for preparing an evacuation kit.
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Be Ready Iowa
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Emergency Related Information
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A state-supported link to emergency information.
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Blank Park Zoo
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Area Attractions/Information
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The Blank Park Zoo manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities.
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Botanical and Environmental Center
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Area Attractions/Information
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Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center is reaching out to the community and beyond to educate and promote awareness of high level horticulture and environmental stewardship.
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Camp Fire USA
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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For girls and boys, grades K-12
515-274-1501
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City of Altoona
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Area Communities
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City of Ankeny
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Area Communities
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City of Clive
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Area Communities
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City of Des Moines
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Area Communities
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City of Urbandale
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Area Communities
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City of Waukee
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Area Communities
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City of West Des Moines
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Area Communities
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City of Windsor Heights
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Area Communities
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Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
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Area Attractions/Information
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The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines serves as an outstanding community performing arts center, accessible to all, where people may be educated, entertained and enlightened.
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Civic Music Association
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Area Attractions/Information
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Civic Music Association brings an artistic legacy of fine arts performances to Des Moines, forever ensuring a culturally rich community.
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Des Moines Art Center
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Area Attractions/Information
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Recognized by international art critics as a world-class museum in the heart of the Midwest, the Des Moines Art Center has amassed an important collection with a major emphasis on contemporary art.
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Des Moines Metro Opera
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Area Attractions/Information
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Des Moines Metro Opera continues its unwavering commitment to the mission and philosophy of its founders: To operate a progressive opera company with a national reputation that fosters the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in the United States.
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Des Moines Metro's Most Wanted
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Local Government Agencies
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Des Moines Police Department's Metro's Most Wanted
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Des Moines Playhouse
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Area Attractions/Information
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The Playhouse's mission is to partner with volunteers to create and deliver extraordinary theatre and education programs for communities in central Iowa through high-quality entertainment with special emphasis on issues of social significance.
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Des Moines Red Cross
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Emergency Related Information
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Des Moines agency providing support and resources.
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Des Moines Symphony
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Area Attractions/Information
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The Des Moines Symphony is a full-service professional orchestra. The orchestra performs six pairs of classical concerts throughout the season, as well as an Opening Night Gala, a pops performance for New Year’s Eve and its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concert, a free performance on the State Capitol grounds.
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Don't Move Firewood
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Emerald Ash Borer
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Residents are reminded not to move firewood.
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Drive Time Des Moines
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Area Attractions/Information
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Drive Time Des Moines, greater Des Moines’ Transportation Management Association, is here to assist you with all of your commuting and parking needs
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Emerald Ash Borer Fact Sheet
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Emerald Ash Borer
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A brief description and overview of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) situation.
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Evening Star Federated Garden Club
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Service & Community Organizations
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Judy Anderson • 278-0939
Meet third Thursday of each month at Johnston Lions Club • 6401 Merle Hay Road
Social 6:30 pm, Meeting 7 pm
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Flood Insurance Information
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Emergency Related Information
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Investigate flood insurance options.
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Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Fire Safety
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Emergency Related Information
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Implement these holiday safety tips.
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Friends and Neighbors Club
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Service & Community Organizations
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Anne Taylor • 986-5615
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Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Area Communities
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Des Moines Convention and Visitor Bureau
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Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
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Utility Services
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Hoyt Sherman Place
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Area Attractions/Information
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Hoyt Sherman Place boasts one of Des Moines' most magnificent entertainment, banquet and meeting facilities.
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IDNR Resource Kit
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Emerald Ash Borer
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Various resources provided by Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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IDR GIS library (NRGIS)
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Area Maps and GIS Information
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Link to Iowa Department of Natural Resources maps and mapping information.
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Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Web Site
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Emerald Ash Borer
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State level information regarding Emerald Ash Borer
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Iowa Geographical Information Council
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Area Maps and GIS Information
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Link to Iowa assocation of GIS professionals.
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Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
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Area Attractions/Information
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Interpreting the story of Iowa ’s military participation and the state veterans who helped create it; from Louis and Clark to present day.
Open: M-Sat: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except holidays and holiday weekends
No admission fee, handicap accessible
515-252-4531
NW 70th Street
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Iowa Park and Recreation Association
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Provides news and upcoming events for Iowa park and recreation enthusiasts.
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Iowa State Historical Museum
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Area Attractions/Information
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The State Historical Museum is an exciting adventure: its exhibits tell the stories of Iowa’s growth and development through the exhibition of a rich collection of historic artifacts and documents.
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Iowa Youth Chorus
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Area Attractions/Information
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Iowa's premier youth choral organization is home to about 400 singers from across Central Iowa.
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Johnston (Station) Historical Society
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Area Attractions/Information
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331-0687
6161 Northglenn Drive • Johnston, Iowa 50131
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Johnston Alliance for Character Development
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Service & Community Organizations
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Nancy Buryanek
515-278-0552, ext. 130
PO Box 10
Johnston, IA 50131
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Johnston Boy Scouts
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Mid-Iowa Council 177
1659 E. Euclid
PO Box 3009
Des Moines,IA 50316-3009
515-266-2135
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Johnston Community Education Youth Basketball
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Abbi Schutte
515-278-0552 ext. 102
aschutte@johnston.k12.ia.us
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Johnston Community Education Youth Flag Football
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Abbi Schutte
515-278-0552 ext. 102
aschutte@johnston.k12.ia.us
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Johnston Community Greetings
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Service & Community Organizations
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Madilyn Allender • 276-4339
Meet first Thursday of the month at Crown Point Community Center • 6300 Pioneer Parkway
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Johnston Community School District Boundaries
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Area Maps and GIS Information
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Link to Johnston Community School District
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Johnston Farmer's Market
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Area Attractions/Information
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Judy Anderson
278-0939
Runs May through October
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnston City Hall
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Johnston Forever Greens - 4-H Group
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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For grades kindergarten - high school
Contact Iowa State Extension, Phil Heckman
515-957-5771
pheckman@iastate.edu
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Johnston Girl Scouts
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
10715 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
800-342-8389
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Johnston Girls Softball Association
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Located at Creekside Park
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Johnston Lions Club
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Service & Community Organizations
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President: Roger Read • 276-4416
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Johnston Little League
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Located in Lew Clarkson Park.
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Johnston Outdoor Sirens
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Emergency Related Information
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Information related to operation of Johnston outdoor sirens.
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Johnston Partnership
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Service & Community Organizations
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515-868-1357
Clothes Closet
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Johnston Rotary
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Service & Community Organizations
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President: Mike Schoville
Meets Tuesday at 7 am at Hyperion Field Club
7390 NW Beaver Drive
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Johnston Soccer Club
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Located at 4301 NW 66th Ave.
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Johnston Toastmasters
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Service & Community Organizations
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Jeff Talmadge • 288-1823
Meets every Wednesday from noon to 1pm at Pioneer Hi-Bred, Carver Center • 7000 NW 62nd Ave
Visitors welcome
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Johnston Volleyball Club
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Janelle Larkin, Director
515-259-4159
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Johnston Wrestling Club
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Terrie Price, President
PO Box 30006
Johnston, IA 50131
515-331-3501 or 515-447-8175
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Johnston Youth Tackle Football
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Youth Recreation Organizations
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Box 1115
Johnston, IA 50131
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Kiwanis
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Service & Community Organizations
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President: Ric Hirst • 279-0993
Meet Tuesday at 6:45 am at Simpson Barn while Crown Point Community Center is remodeld.
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Living History Farms
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Area Attractions/Information
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Living History Farms tells the story of the changes in Midwestern agriculture and rural life.
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Men's Garden Club
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Service & Community Organizations
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President: Theresa Miller • 288-1823
Contact: Dick Peterson • 276-6309
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Metro Waste Authority
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Utility Services
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Information about recycling, yard waste, and landfills
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National Emerald Ash Borer Web site
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Emerald Ash Borer
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Resource for Emerald Ash Borer information.
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National Weather Service
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Emergency Related Information
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Weather forecast for Des Moines area.
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National Weather Service Newsletter
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Emergency Related Information
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Polk County
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Local Government Agencies
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General information about Polk County and its services.
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Polk County Assessor G.I.S. Mapping site
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Area Maps and GIS Information
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Link to Polk County Assessor and related mapping information systems.
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Polk County CodeRed System
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Emergency Related Information
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Register your unpublished or alternate phone number in database for notifications.
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Polk County Crimestoppers
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Local Government Agencies
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Report an anoymous crime tip at Polk County Crimestoppers
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Polk County Emergency Management
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Local Government Agencies
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Register your unlisted or cell phone number for CodeRed, the automated phone calling service to be used in emergencies.
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Polk County Emergency Management - Preparedness
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Emergency Related Information
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Are you prepared? Check out this site for information and planning.
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Polk County Emergency Management Department
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Emergency Related Information
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Provides support to communities in Polk County regarding emergency response and operations.
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Polk County Health Department
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Local Government Agencies
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Check here for up-to-date information about current health issues affecting Polk County citizens.
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Polk County Treasurer Online Payments
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Local Government Agencies
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Pay your property and vehicle taxes online.
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Red Cross Pet Evacuation Guidelines
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Emergency Related Information
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Have a pet - prepare before the emergency. Most shelters will not accept pets during an emergency.
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River Stage/Weather Related Links
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Emergency Related Information
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Graph for Beaver Creek water levels at 70th Street.
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River Stages/Des Moines River Gauges
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Emergency Related Information
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Army Corps of Engineers' river gauges along Des Moines River.
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Salisbury House
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Area Attractions/Information
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Discover the enduring charm of 16th century England, the changing America of the 1920s, the vibrant culture of the 21st century.
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Saylorville Lake
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Area Attractions/Information
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A recreational lake offering various opportunities including boating, fishing, camping and more. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
515-276-4656
5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
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Science Center of Iowa
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Area Attractions/Information
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Imagine. Experiment. Play! At the Science Center of Iowa, the experience is yours!
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See Des Moines
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Area Attractions/Information
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Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the Greater Des Moines area.
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United States Census Bureau Online Mapping
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Area Maps and GIS Information
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Link to US Census Bureau and mapping options.
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Voter Registration
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Local Government Agencies
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Register to vote at the Polk County auditor's office.
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Voter Registration Form
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Local Government Agencies
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Voter registration form.
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Waste Water
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Utility Services
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Waste water is treated at the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority
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Water Service
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Utility Services
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The City of Johnston purchases water from the Des Moines Water Works.
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