JOHNSTON IS THE THIRD FASTEST GROWING 20,000+ CITY IN IOWA

The State Data Center at the State Library of Iowa released estimates for populations of Iowa cities in 2019 from the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates will be the last look at Iowa’s population totals before the release of the 2020 census. Ba...

CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF TREES AND BRANCHES DAMAGED FROM STORM

On Monday, May 25, Johnston experienced an EF-1 tornado, which caused damage to specific areas of our community. Although the storm was not widespread throughout our community, it did cause damage to portions in the path of the storm.To assist residents m...

CITY FACILITY CLOSURES AND RE-OPENINGS

The health and wellness of the City of Johnston residents and employees is a top priority. At this time, City operations will continue as usual unless the situation changes in the coming days. The City will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and wi...

QUARANTINE 12-PACK WILL ADD BEAUTY FOR YEARS

Native plants provide beauty and food for pollinators and birds. They also help improve water quality by minimizing storm runoff. If you have an area on your property that could benefit from native plants, take advantage of this great opportunity from the...

FREE TREE BRANCH AND TIRE DISPOSAL JUNE 4-6

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 on June 4 through 6. Please bring your ID for proof of residency. Due to social distancing guidelines, we...

SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT – APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Greater Des Moines Small Business Recovery Grant Program began accepting applications as of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, and applications are being extended to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Johnston businesses with commercial locations that have had ...

DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING TO APPLY TO SERVE ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION

Serving on a board or commission is one gratifying way of helping your community move forward. On June 30, 2020, there are many terms expiring for citizens serving on city boards and commissions. Learn about each of these boards and commissions and how yo...

TRAIL CLOSURE DUE TO FLOODING

Due to the recent amount of rain, the City of Johnston Parks Department has closed the trail that goes under Merle Hay Road due to flooding. Please do not go around this trail closure or barricade. They are put in place for your safety. Johnston Parks wil...

OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS SUCCESSFULLY TESTED

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the City of Johnston tested the eight Outdoor Warning Sirens at 1:00 p.m. All eight sirens are successfully working.

The Outdoor Warning Sirens are used to warn citizens who are outside to go inside and seek additional information....

OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS

The City of Johnston is working to determine why a few of the Outdoor Warning Sirens System did not sound in all locations during yesterday’s storm. During the week of May 18, four of the Outdoor Warning Sirens within our community were replaced...

JOHNSTON HISTORY FACTS SCAVENGER HUNT

The Johnston (Station) Historical Society has created a COVID-19 social distancing Johnston history fact scavenger hunt. The Johnston history facts scavenger hunt involves a combination of on-line information and visits to historical locations in the City...

HOW TO PROPERLY PLANT A TREE

Planting a tree is easy, but it does require the proper steps. The Johnston Parks Department shows how to plant a tree in six easy steps. Watch this video on how to easily plant a tree.

Step One: Select the right tree for the right locati...

NORTHWEST DROP-OFF FOR RESIDENTIAL TRASH

Metro Waste Authority is adding residential trash drop-off to the services offered at Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes.

Beginning Saturdays in May, residents can bring typical household garbage, and large items, such as mattresses or furniture, t...

GET WITH THE 9PM ROUTINE

The Johnston Police Department reminds residents of the 9:00 p.m. Routine to protect valuables.• Remove keys, wallets, cash, garage door openers and other valuable items from vehicles. Roll up windows and lock the doors.• Bring ...

PRACTICE GOOD TRAIL ETIQUETTE

The use of trails in Johnston is an excellent way for families to get out and enjoy the outdoors. It provides good physical and mental health, which we all need during this COVID-19 pandemic. As a trail user, we want everyone to be mindful and use proper ...

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SAVE A LIFE

If you are healthy and can give blood, please do! Our friends at LifeServe Blood Center need blood donations. Earlier this week, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld donated and the process was very easy.

The safety of those donating is a top priority by LifeServe Blood...

COMMUNITY EVENT CANCELLATIONS

Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, the City of Johnston has canceled several scheduled events within our community. The health and well-being of our residents and staff is our top priority. We will evaluate future events and provide updates to this page ...

JOHNSTON WELCOMES NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

On Monday, March 30, 2020, the Johnston Community Development and Building Department welcomed Administrative Assistant Kelsey Luczycki.

“Kelsey joins us with a wealth of customer service experience, including municipal government experience, tha...

MAINTAIN YOUR SPACE WHEN RUNNING ESSENTIAL ERRANDS

While grocery stores and other essential stores remain open to serve residents as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a guide on how to safely shop for food and other household essentials.

S...

BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE RAIN CAMPAIGN

Polk County has begun a rain campaign for the installation of stormwater best management practices to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from our properties and the improvement of the quality of water in our lakes, streams, and rivers. Throughout Polk...

JOHNSTON'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IS CLOSED

Out of an abundance of caution amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public playgrounds in all Johnston City parks are closed effective immediately, until further notice. COVID-19 has been known to spread through hard surface contact. The Johnston Parks and...

COMMUNITY SERVICE CHANGES AND BUSINESS HOURS RELATED COVID-19

With the onset of COVID-19, many local businesses have altered hours and service to customers. The Johnston Chamber of Commerce is providing updates to their website daily with business tools and information on the following to help support local business...

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ISSUED DISASTER DECLARATION

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans.

Applications can be made and monitored via the SBA&...

PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BECOMING VICTIM TO A SCAM

The Johnston Police Department continues to monitor the COVID-109 situation around the nation and state.

We have become aware of coronavirus-related scams in other communities. It is terrible that people prey on fear, but we see this during and after every...

COMPOST IT! SEASON BEGINS APRIL 6 IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It! program collects yard waste in Johnston, beginning Monday, Apr. 6.

Residents can purchase Compost It! brand bags and stickers at local grocers and hardware stores. The purchase of the bags or stickers covers th...

CITY OFFICES CLOSE TO GENERAL PUBLIC IN EFFORT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF COVID-19

In an effort to implement social distancing practices recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Johnston offices, including Public Works, City Hall, and Crown Point Community Center, will be closed to the public effective Wednesday, March 18...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES FY 2021 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council unanimously approved the City’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 on Monday, March 16, 2020. The budget adopted will facilitate growth while ensuring priorities are met. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2020....

PIONEER PARKWAY TRAIL UPCOMING TREE REMOVAL

For more than 35-years, Pioneer Parkway has been lined with silver maple trees. These fast-growing, softwood trees provide shade, beauty, and some benefits to wildlife. It would be difficult to imagine Pioneer Parkway without these trees.

As we began the p...

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM CHECKS

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department (JGMFD) is proud to serve both communities to ensure the safety of residents in their homes. With Daylight Savings Time quickly approaching, the JGMFD reminds residents to check their smoke and carbon monox...

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. As a resident, you can pay your bill by mailing a check, dropping off payment at City Hall in the dropbox right inside ...