Rib Contest Kicks off Green Days Tonight

Johnston Firefighters to Hold Green Days Pancake Breakfast

World Blood Donor Day with the American Red Cross and Nexcare give

What's Happening Thursday at Johnston Green Days?

Light the Night for Sight Walk, plus a rib cookoff and other events start the festival on Thursday night.

Johnston Shares What Our Dads Taught Us

Community Update

Do Your Kids Need a School Physical? Here's How They Can Get One for Free

All Polk County students can attend the event on Saturday, June 27.

ICYMI: Six Inspiring Iowa Stories to Brighten Your Day

From Johnston's Brian Carico to Waukee's Katie Mangan and Sherri Sinclair, Iowans are sharing their inspirational stories and efforts to help others.

Johnston Green Days: Come for Rib Night, Stay for Carnival, Bands, Parade and More

The annual summer festival kicks off Thursday with a Regional Business After Hours and Rib Cookoff.

Bring it On: Youths Ready to Compete in Bill Riley Talent Search

Which area youth has the talent to compete at the Iowa State Fair. Attend Saturday's talent show at Johnston Green Days to find out.

This Week in Johnston Weather: Keep Those Sunglasses Out, Everyone...

A glance at this week's forecast for Johnston and the central Iowa area.

Iowa Principal and Cancer Survivor Shares His Journal

David Welter, principal of Holmes Junior High School and 2012 Middle Level Principal of the Year, opened his journal to the public while fighting cancer, in hopes of encouraging others.

Green Days: Johnston Police to Hold Open House and Spaghetti Feed

The police department is teaming up with Johnston Hy-Vee to offer you all the spaghetti you can eat during Green Days.

Best Iowa Blogs: From Flood Recovery to Summer Recipes to the Iowa Arts Festival

Share your views, passion and experience. Blog on Patch.

Best of Craigslist: Pre-Caucus Garage Sale Fundraisers to Ship Godless Liberals Out of State?

Also, Craigslist daters just can’t catch a break, cheaters are advertising and victims are still wallowing in it.

Weird Iowa: Weird Powder Scare, Shoutout to Iowa, Ducklings Cause Car Crash

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

Six Inspiring Iowa Stories to Brighten Your Day

From Johnston's Brian Carico to Waukee's Katie Mangan and Sherri Sinclair, Iowans are sharing their inspirational stories and efforts to help others.

Community Update

Community Update

MAP: It's Patio Season, Where Can You Sit Outside With a Beer or Cocktail in Iowa?

The patio season is here, and there are more than 3,000 places in Iowa that allow adult beverages outdoors. Search the map to plan your next happy hour, bike ride stop or night on the town.

Student Project Earns Stipend for Johnston Public Library

Find Kids Summer Camps for Johnston and All Around Iowa

Our 2013 summer camp guide includes a handy rundown of camps near you, and a growing list of camps on our map throughout Iowa. Registration is on now.

Garage Sale

Iowa Breast Cancer Survivor Continues to Inspire a 'Crusade'

Katie Mangan of Waukee, who survived breast cancer and inspired the first Katie’s Crusaders race and fundraiser event in 2009, continues to help Iowa families facing struggles similar to her own.

What's Going On During Johnston Green Days?

The event, held next to the Johnston library on the Johnston Commons, includes a Bill Riley Talent Search, car show, 5K walk and run and kids' games.

Buy It at the Market – Right Here in Johnston

The Johnston Farmers' Market runs every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot on Merle Hay Road.

Find a Yard Sale, Garage Sale or Estate Sale in Johnston (Searchable Map)

The map shows where and when sales are happening in Johnston. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.

Post Your Johnston Yard Sales

Add your Johnston yard, garage or estate sale to Patch's list, and we'll post them all in a map before the weekend.

This Week in Johnston Weather: Is Monday’s Sunshine Here to Stay?

A look at this week’s weather forecast for Johnston and the surrounding communities, according to the National Weather Service.

Self-Assessment Tool Helps Polk County Families Avoid the Dangers of Caregiver Distress

Johnston Green Days Needs You to Volunteer

Johnston Green Days organizers need volunteers for ticket sales, setup and cleanup, and parking lot attendantsl

Top 9: Communities Brace for Floods, Bachmann Court Date Set, Johnston Board Member Opposes Bond Issue, Homeless Camp Murder Trial

Last week's top stories from Iowa Patches also included an Ankeny youth competing in the National Spelling Bee.

Ogden CITYWIDE Garage Sale

Iowa Patch Poll: Will Iowa GOP Be Able to Recruit a High-Profile Candidate to Challenge Bruce Braley?

Patch Reads: Ultimate Summer Reading

Keep your child's reading skills sharpened this summer, use ReadKiddoRead.com's list of books to entertain your youngsters.

Best Iowa Blogs: From Gas-Saving Tips to Farmers Opposing Nuclear Power And More

Share your views, passion and experience. Blog on Patch.

Movie Reviews: Find Johnston Showtimes for 'After Earth,' 'Now You See Me' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters at Wynnsong 16 in Johnston. Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Weird Iowa: Pot-Growing Rodeo Clown, Drought-Busting Weather, Michele Bachmann Faces Court Date

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

Lenders, Housing Counselors and REALTORS®: Register Today for Under Construction: A Home Improvement Photo Contest!

Lenders, Housing Counselors and REALTORS®: Register Today for Under Construction: A Home Improvement Photo Contest!