🌱 Patch AM: When will statewide election debates be broadcast from Johnston studios?

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In today's newsletter:

• When will statewide election debates be broadcast from Johnston studios?
• What statewide farm policies were set at Johnston's corn summit?

Also on today's calendar: Johnston Iowa Dems Annual BBQ Picnic and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa PBS announces dates for Iowa Governor, U.S. House and Senate debates (tamatoledonews.com) — Johnston residents will see their city in the spotlight as Iowa PBS hosts this fall's gubernatorial, U.S. Senate, and 2nd District House debates from its studios in town, all without live audiences. The televised events will feature candidates from both major parties and air statewide with online streaming, giving locals a front-row view of key races shaping Iowa's future.
   

• Iowa Corn Growers Set Policy Priorities (morningagclips.com) — In Johnston Corn Growers Association delegates gathered to set major state and federal policy priorities that will shape issues like water quality funding, E15 and E85 tax credits, and property tax reform. For Johnston residents tied to agriculture, these grassroots decisions could influence everything from local conservation projects to how corn-based fuels and biobased products are supported in coming years.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ →
  The Cork 50131, 6205 Merle Hay Road, Johnston

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Johnston Iowa Dems Annual BBQ Picnic →
  5501 Garrison Ct, Johnston
  3:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Planning & Zoning Meeting →
  Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Music at the Market - Dennis Kain →
  Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Library Board Meeting →
  Johnston, IA Calendar, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
  5:30 pm
• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour →
  Cozy Cafe Johnston, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston
  8:00 am
• Walk for FTD - Des Moines →
  Terra Park, 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston
  9:30 am
Monday September 21
• City Council Meeting
  Johnston City Hall, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
  7:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Realtor Success Symposium →
  7390 Northwest Beaver Drive, Johnston

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 12
• Adult Recreational Chess →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Art Gallery Reception: Nancy Carlson, Courtney Garcia (Moller), & Viktoriya Zilbermints →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for a house sitter in early October for a week.
  I would like them to spend the nights and be in and out all day checking on the animals. There are 2 geriatric cats, one needs meds and a sweet dog… (Nextdoor Beaver Pines)

• BMO - Bank Of Montreal posted a job opening for Retail Relationship Banker in Johnston. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Grimes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

• Deanna M (Williams) Trump, age 88 (kttn.com)
• Waukee to penalize parents who repeatedly let kids play in streets (desmoinesregister.com)
• KCCI Investigates: $1.2 billion in Central Iowa Water Works projects coming (kcci.com)

Urbandale

• Mother advocates for kindness on Suicide Prevention Day after son's tragic death due to bullying (weareiowa.com)
• Central Iowa events commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 (weareiowa.com)
• How Iowa's candidates for governor see the future of Medicaid (qctimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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