What Would You Name England's Future King?

Children Enjoy Weather At Dewy Park

What’s the Going Rate For House Painting?

How much does it cost to paint your house? Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for goods and services in town, so you'll know how much to pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments. Part of our Smart Spending series.

Best Iowa Blogs: Shrine Bowl, Ready for RAGBRAI, the Science of Parenting

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Johnston Takes a Swing at State Softball Championship, Substate Baseball, Ice Cream Social and More This Week

What's happening in Johnston this week? Here's our quick look at places to be.

Free Pizza for Breastfeeding Mom; Excuse Me, Armed Burglars; Disaster Leads to Romance: Top 9

Also, hundreds of motorcycles and cars drove a 125-mile route on a "Memorial Ride and Drive for the Girls" to remember Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, and Elizabeth Collins, 8, the Evansdale girls who were abducted last July and found dead in December.

Jazz Singer Max Wellman at Johnston Commons July 21

Follow Live: RAGBRAI 2013 Rocks Across Iowa on Twitter

Can't make it to RAGBRAI follow the fun with real time posts.

Another Supermoon to Rise Monday; When and Where to Watch in Johnston

Look to the night sky Monday, July 22, 2013, to catch a glimpse of a "giant" moon as its fullest and closest point.

WATCH: Talk Show Host, Actress Cry Out on Television to 'Save Floppy!'

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones are the latest to cry out in protest to save the 30-year star of the "The Floppy Show" on WHO-TV.

Weird Iowa: Married in a Hole, Fire-Ravaged House Sells for $750K, $5 Left by Polite Intruder, Naked Car Vandal

Iowa has no shortage of weird news. Here is some of it from around our Iowa Patches.

Craigslist Dating News Flash: They’re Shallow, Desperate and Deserving of the Ultimate Smackdown

Wait, there’s more: “If you're a man 25 years or younger, go to a bar and get rejected in person. It builds character.”

Johnston's Altman is Newest General in Iowa National Guard

Gen. Steven Altman is in charge of ensuring Iowa Guard members are improving in their ability to react to emergencies within the state.

Trostel's Greenbriar Wins Wine Award from Wine Spectator Magazine

In the middle of Johnston, fine food and award-winning wine can be found at Trostel's Greenbriar.

Grimes Sweet Corn Stand Opens in Johnston

The long wait is over: sweet corn stands have set up shop in Johnston and around the Des Moines metro.

Where to Find Sweet Corn in Johnston (MAP)

It's a summer dinnertime staple, so find out where you can find a roadside stand to get your Iowa sweet corn fix in Johnston.

When Neighbors Share Lawn Mowers

From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.

Polk County Men Getting Fatter Twice as Quickly as Women But Obesity Rates Across Iowa Rising

Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.

Iowa Get the Scoop on Alpha-1

Merle Hay Corridor Project Expected to Unfold Over 20 Years, but It Needs Support First

The project calls for future development along the Merle Hay Road gateway, but Johnston city officials said support will be needed from major retailers, a hotel developer, and community members to make it successful.

Saturn to be Perfectly Visible from Johnston July 19

Stargazers will be able to see Saturn's rings very clearly for the first time since 2006.

Move Over, Harry Potter: Butter Abe Lincoln to be Iowa State Fair Feature

This year's Iowa State Fair Butter Cow companion sculpture will honor the Lincoln Highway Bridge in Tama and 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

New App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored)

Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.”

Van Dee's Has Summer Treats and Eats

As the days bring in the heat, Van Dee’s Ice Cream Shope has not only treats, but eats, for anyone hungry for more than just ice cream.

The History of RAGBRAI: Iowa Lt. Governor Announces Opening of Bike Exhibit in Time for 2013 Ride

The “Riding Through History” exhibition opens Friday at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. The exhibit highlights RAGBRAI as one of Iowa’s iconic traditions.

The Heat is On, but Just How Hot Will it Get in Central Iowa This Week?

A glance at the weekly forecast for Johnston.

Oakleafs/Capitals Tryout Registration Info

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Baseball Showcase Raises Money for Miracle League, Remembers Spenser Nelson

Baseball players from Johnston High School and around Iowa showed off their skills at the Never Say Can't Baseball Showcase July 14. The event was organized in memory of Spenser Nelson.

Stand for the Silent Anti Bullying Rally

Best Iowa Blogs: Iowa City Flood Cleanup, Des Moines Home Expo 2013, Are Newspapers Dead?

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WATER GARDEN TOUR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 20

Metro Stars Basketball Tryouts

Metro Stars Basketball Tryouts

Talk Back: Supreme Court Again Backs Iowa Dentist Who Fired Attractive Employee

Does a Smile While Scooping the Loop Mean True Love? On Craigslist, They Think So

The heart is a lonely and sometimes desperate hunter.

Weird Iowa: Slipknot Theft, Rusty Comes Home, Human Skull Puzzle Solved, Trail of Pigs, 'Floury' F Bomb

Iowa has no shortage of weird news. Here is some of it from around our Iowa Patches.

Camp Dodge to Hold Homecoming Saturday for Soldiers

UPDATE: Rare Parasite is Affecting More Iowans With Less Than Ideal Symptoms

Iowa Public Health officials are searching for the cause of a statewide Cyclospora outbreak, an illness that carries symptoms that include weeks of severe diarrhea if untreated.

Ceremony Planned Saturday to Welcome Home Soldiers From Afghanistan

Members of the 1034th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will return to Johnston after spending almost a year deployed.