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  1. Fall color with Terra Park amenities in the background.

    Terra Park

    This 200-acre park is the home to an eight-acre fishing lake surrounded by a great lawn!

  2. Johnston City Hall

    Johnston City Hall

    In the heart of the community, the Johnston Town Center houses the new City Hall building.

  3. Fall colors on the leaves at a park

    Johnston City Parks

    Johnston has 12 beautiful city parks.

  4. View of sunset in a park

    Terra Park

    This 200-acre park with an eight-acre fishing lake surrounded by a great lawn for concerts and games, an open air civic shelter for large gatherings, a picnic pavilion, smaller shelters, a fishing pier, trails, children’s play structures that are handicap accessible

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  1. Holidays at the Town Center

    ATTEND HOLIDAYS AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER ON DECEMBER 2

    Attend the annual Holidays at the Johnston Town Center on Saturday, December 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event will feature the community tree lighting, an exciting visit with Santa and his reindeer, free ice skating and more!
  2. Grandparent and Grandchild Day

    CELEBRATE THE BOND BETWEEN GENERATIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

    Mark your calendars for a heartwarming afternoon at the Crown Point Community Center on Sunday, December 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. Grandparents and Grandchildren can enjoy the holiday spirit with a range of activities designed to create lasting memories. Read on...
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    DONATE TO BLUE DRAGON AND BRIGHTEN A CHILD'S HOLIDAY

    As we enter the holiday season, the Blue Dragon Program is excited to announce a magical shopping event. Donate today to help spread holiday cheer this season! Read on...
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    YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED FOR TO BETTER PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES

    Polk County Emergency Management invites you to participate in a survey to help with emergency planning. Read on...
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    MAYOR PAULA DIERENFELD’S 10TH ANNUAL RUN FOR FOOD

    Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is once again lacing up her running shoes for an extraordinary cause in the 10th Annual Food Run. This year, she's challenging the Johnston community to support her in covering an impressive 2,000 miles. Read on...
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    KEEP THE WREATH RED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

    For the eighth year in a row, the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is promoting safety through its "Keep the Wreath Red" campaign. This campaign aims to educate residents in Johnston and Grimes about fire safety during holiday decorating. Read on...
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    MEMBER OF THE JOHNSTON POLICE PROMOTED TO RANK OF LIEUTENANT

    During the City Council meeting held on November 20, 2023, Lt. Yeager was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Yeager joined the Johnston Police Department in 2015. Read on...
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    SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY ALERTS

    The City of Johnston utilizes Civic Ready to provide emergency and non-emergency alerts with significant impacts on residents. Be sure you are signed up to receive the notifications before winter arrives. Read on...
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    GRADUATES OF THE SECOND ANNUAL CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

    The Johnston community's second Citizens Police Academy took place this fall, spanning eight weeks. The 14 graduates gained a firsthand glimpse of the diverse range of duties the Johnston Police Department provides to ensure the safety of our community. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES FIRST K9 UNIT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY

    The City of Johnston, in partnership with the Johnston Police Officers Association (JPOA) and several community partners, is pleased to announce the implementation of the police department’s first-ever police canine team. Read on...
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    JOSHUA LARABY ASSUMES ROLE AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

    The City of Johnston is pleased to welcome Joshua (Josh) Laraby as its new Economic Development Director. With his extensive experience and proven track record in fostering economic growth and development, Laraby is an excellent addition to the team. Read on...
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    DART PARATRANSIT’S BUS PLUS SERVICE CHANGES

    DART Paratransit's Bus Plus service will have service changes affecting residents on November 1st. This is an ADA door-to-door accessible service for eligible persons with disabilities. Read on...
  13. Park Restrooms Closed for the Winter 2023

    CITY PARK RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

    The City of Johnston’s park restrooms and outdoor drinking fountains will be closed beginning Monday, October 30, 2023, due to the impending cold weather. These closures include Dewey, Terra, Johnston Commons and Lew Clarkson Parks. Read on...
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    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DAVID WILWERDING RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD

    Community Development Director David Wilwerding, a long-time leader in the planning profession, was recently awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award from the American Planning Association Iowa Chapter. Read on...
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    LEARN MORE ABOUT METRO WASTE AUTHORITY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

    Education and environmental stewardship are top priorities for Metro Waste Authority. Two new education initiatives have been introduced: virtual reality field trips and an online simulation game. Learn more about these opportunities. Read on...
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