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THREE OFFICERS RECEIVE LETTERS OF COMMENDATION

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, three Johnston Police Officers received letters of commendation to recognize their compassion and commitment to the citizens they serve, and for bringing an individual to safety during a crisis. Read on...
MEMBERS OF JGMFD TO CLIMB IN HONOR OF SERGEANT MARTIN

On Sunday, March 29, members of the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department will climb in full gear to raise funds for the Fight for Air Climb. They are climbing in memory of Johnston Police Sergeant Martin who passed away from lung cancer in 2015. Read on...
KITE BUILDING WORKSHOPS

The Kites on the Green committee is gearing up for the seventh annual Kites on the Green event, which will be held on May 2, 2020. Three upcoming kite building workshops are available for you to attend to build a kite for free before the big event. Read on...
PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES FINANCE TRANSPARENCY TO JOHNSTON RESIDENTS

The City is excited to announce a partnership with a financial software vendor, Tyler Technologies, providing transparency in budget data. Residents can access real-time financial information, which is updated weekly through Tyler Socrata Open Finance. Read on...
OPTIONS TO PAY YOUR UTILITY BILL

Each month, Johnston residents receive a utility bill that contains billing for water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and a stormwater fee. Residents have a variety of opportunities to pay their bill. Read on...
TRIM YOUR TREES NOW FOR BEST RESULTS

Late fall and winter is the best time to trim most trees, and the only time you should prune oaks and elms. Trimming your tree while it is dormant will minimize the chances of diseases and insects from impacting your tree. Read on...
FREE TREE BRANCH & TIRE DISPOSAL

On April 23 through 25, Johnston residents can drop off branches, limbs and passenger vehicle tires at the Public Works Facility, located at 6400 NW Beaver Drive, at no cost. Read on...
CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR WINTER

City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closing for the winter season today, Tuesday, Oct. 29. Restrooms at Terra, Lew Clarkson, and Dewey Park will reopen in spring 2020. Read on...
CITY REPORTS $66+ MILLION IN NEW TAXABLE VALUATION IN 2019

The City of Johnston is proud to report 2019 as a solid growth year for our community, led by $66.6 million in new taxable valuation. This includes 213 new residential units and $6.8 million in new commercial projects. Read on...