Get to know Fire Prevention Specialist Shawn Benberg

You may notice a familiar face at Fire Station 39 more often, as Shawn Benberg has taken on the role of Fire Prevention Specialist. Shawn has been a part of the fire department since 1999, when it was known as the Johnston Fire District. Over his 24 years...

2022 Award Recipients Recognized

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department recognized a few of their own during a recent annual awards banquet. The members were recognized for their accomplishments in 2022. 2022 Firefighter of the Year AwardThis 2022 Firefighter of the Ye...

NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT TEST ON OCTOBER 4

On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 1:20 p.m. CST, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.

The alert will read &l...

JOIN JOHNSTON POLICE FOR COFFEE WITH A COP DAY ON OCTOBER 4

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 4th, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. as it's National Coffee with a Cop Day at Blue Bean + RE/MAX Concepts, located in the heart of Johnston Town Center. This event provides a great opportunity for you to connect ...

TREE BRANCH AND LIMB DROP-OFF, NOVEMBER 16-18

The Public Works Facility at 6400 NW Beaver Drive in Johnston offers free drop-off for branches and limbs from November 16-18.

LEARN MORE ABOUT METRO WASTE AUTHORITY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

Education and environmental stewardship are key priorities for Metro Waste Authority. As part of this focus, they introducing two exciting new education initiatives – virtual reality field trips and an online simulation game.

These new initiative...

CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION ENDS NOVEMBER 20 AND 21

Curbside collection of yard waste through the Compost It! program will end on November 20 and 21, on your regular collection day.

The program accepts small twigs and branches, leaves and lawn clippings, as well as any garden vegetation. Just avoid...

KITES ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS SILVER CIRCLE AWARD AT 3CMA SAVVY AWARDS

The annual Kites on the Green Festival, a beloved community event, has earned a Silver Circle Award at the 3CMA Savvy Awards. This recognition, presented during the 3CMA Annual Conference, celebrates outstanding local government achievements in communicat...

OUTDOOR MUSIC GARDEN AT THE JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Music is an integral part of our daily lives, and it has the power to connect people in a way that few other things can. For Kinney Carnahan, the former children's librarian from 1992 to 2016, music was a way of telling stories and connecting wit...

HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

Dispose of household hazardous waste like bleach, rechargeable batteries, oil-based paints, and lawn chemicals on the 2nd Saturday of each month through November. The drop-off time is 8:00 a.m. to noon., at Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes. Recy...