Hello Johnston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Johnston's own Sammy Smith is leaving JR Motorsports after 2026
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sammy Smith Confirms Major Career Move After Only 3 Seasons With JR Motorsports – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Johnston native is making headlines in NASCAR as 22-year-old driver Sammy Smith plans to leave JR Motorsports after the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Smith, who has built a strong résumé with playoff runs and key wins, will finish out this year chasing a championship before deciding his next move in the sport.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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Saturday August 29 - Summer Concert Series →
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7:00 pm Monday August 31 - Planning & Zoning Meeting →
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7:00 pm Tuesday September 1 - Music at the Market - Patricia Holly →
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4:00 pm Tuesday September 8 - Music at the Market - Chris Powell →
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4:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
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7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday August 29 - Are You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience →
The Ingersoll Tap, 2837 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
1:00 pm Tuesday September 1 - Planning and Zoning Commission →
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5:30 pm Saturday September 5 - *COFFEE & CANVAS* Vibrant Sunflower Trio →
Painting with a Twist, 3753 86th St, Urbandale
10:00 am Monday September 7 - City Buildings Closed - Labor Day →
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Urbandale, IA Calendar Tuesday September 8 - Splash Pad Closed for the Season →
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Referral and Assessment Coordinator in Johnston. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- Dallas Center-Grimes teacher is fourth-generation Mustang (kcci.com)
- Aurelia Greenig, 88, Kansas City (pencitycurrent.com)
- Iowa father says he had 'delusion' he could save baby's life as he beat her to death (kcau9.com)
Urbandale
- Dentist fined for 'unprofessional' responses to patients' online reviews (kcrg.com)
- Judge says Iowa Libertarians can't replace governor, Congress nominees (desmoinesregister.com)
- How to Protect Your Joint, Hip, and Spine Health As You Age (lifetime.life)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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