SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY

Block parties are some of Johnston's most popular neighborhood activities during the summer months. The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department is happy to make an appearance as long as the request is made on the form. Most resident...

Stay safe with the summer heat

Summer in Iowa is often unpredictable, but make sure you know how to deal with the stress of heat when it arrives. Even healthy people should take it easy during extremely high heat indexes. Drink extra fluids, avoid the direct sun if possible and avoid a...

Importance of daylight saving time

Learn about the importance of daylight saving time and why it is a good reminder to check the dates on your detectors and change the batteries to keep you and your family safe.

Community events within Johnston and Grimes

View a list of upcoming community events where you can meet the firefighters and have a chance to interact and ask questions.

CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY

All City of Johnston office buildings will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. The locations will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, July 5. 

Trash and recycling are delayed by one day. 

The City Council meeting wi...

DISCHARGING FIREWORKS WITHIN THE JOHNSTON CITY LIMITS IS ILLEGAL

Fireworks Use Johnston prohibits the use of fireworks within the city limits. Disregarding the fireworks ordinance is a violation and is punishable by a fine of up to $500 per violation. (City Code Chapter 41.12)

If fireworks are illegally dischar...

PICKLEBALL COURTS AVAILABLE AT TERRA PARK

Pickleball is a fun sport for people of all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. All skill levels can enjoy this fun sport. Best of all, it is available at Terra Park behind Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Pkwy.&n...

YOGA BY THE LAKE HAPPENING THIS SUMMER

Bring your yoga mat and join professional yoga instructors on Saturday mornings for one hour of free Yoga from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Terra Lake Amphitheater or the Crown Point tennis courts.

2022 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS REVEAL QUALITY OF LIFE, GOOD PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

Results of the fifth community survey and second business survey were presented at the June 20 City Council meeting by ETC Institute. The first community survey was conducted in 2013, and the first business survey in 2020. The overall results of both surv...

SHADE CANOPY AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER SPLASH PAD

The shade canopy that is over the south side of the Johnston Town Center patio, adjacent to the splash pad is being repaired. Unfortunately, the shade sail was damaged during a storm that occurred on April 25, 2022. The Johnston Town Center team is workin...

RESIDENTS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Johnston City Council meeting, Council approved the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Library Board appointments. The city received four applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission, six for th...

THREE MEMBERS JOIN THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in two new Johnston police officers and welcomed one civilian. The department proudly welcomes Officer Rodriguez, Officer Sienkiewicz and Jason Hill.

Officer Rodriguez was hired by the Johnston Police D...

FAMILY FEST AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER

JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER SPLASH PAD TO OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

The Johnston Town Center splash pad will open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, 2022, through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022. There is no fee to use the splash pad. The splash pad is located in the Town Ce...

JOHNSTON RECEIVES TREE CITY USA GROWTH AWARD

Johnston received a Tree City USA Growth Award by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

A Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental imp...

MAYOR DIERENFELD ACCEPTED THE MONARCH'S PLEDGE

The Mayors Monarch Pledge is a program created by the National Wildlife Federation to encourage mayors and their communities to take a pledge to help the dwindling Monarch Butterfly population. Less than one percent of the western monarch populat...

OFFICER RECEIVES A LETTER OF APPRECIATION

The Johnston Police Department is proud to commend Officer Kerr with a Letter of Appreciation for the measures she performed on March 16, 2022. She was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. &n...

OFFICER RECEIVES LIFESAVING AWARD

The Johnston Police Department is proud to award Officer Naidenoff with a lifesaving award for his heroic measures performed on March 9, 2022. He was recognized to receive the award during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. &nbs...

TWO JOHNSTON OFFICERS WERE APPOINTED TO CORPORAL

The Johnston Police Department is proud to appoint two officers to corporal positions on Monday, May 2, 2022. Officer Wedemeyer and Officer Trejo’s achievements were honored with a collar brass pinning ceremony during the City Council meeting.&a...

JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SERGEANT PROMOTION

The Johnston Police Department was proud to promote one member to a supervisory position on Monday, May 2, 2022. Mayor Paula Dierenfeld swore in Sergeant Slack.

“Sergeant Slack’s effort to grow and improve, coupled with his commitment to professionalism an...

SET UP YOUR EMERGENCY HEALTH PROFILE TO ASSIST EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

The following information is being shared on behalf of Polk County Emergency Management. The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board replaces SMART911 with RapidSOS emergency health profiles. These profiles allow a caller’s real-ti...

JOHNSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET

The Johnston City Council held a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. to approve and adopt the city's budget and Capital Improvement Projects budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The new budget will go into effect on July 1, 2022.&...