How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.

What's Open, What's Closed Memorial Day Weekend in Johnston?

The U.S. Postal Service will be closed for the holiday, but what other Johnston staples will you have to do without for a day?

Weather Alert: Tornado Warning Issued for Polk County

Severe weather is moving through our area.

Coming Soon! Johnston Patch Gets a New Look

In one week, Johnston Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.

The Most Popular Baby Names in Iowa

How many Sarahs were born in 1991? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of Iowa baby names from 1910 to 2011.

LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH 2013: KEEPING TICKS AT BAY IN YOUR OWN YARD

This Week in Johnston Weather: Is There More Severe Weather in Our Future?

Find out what's in store for Johnston weather this week.

Update: Severe Weather Alert for Johnston Set to Expire at 10 P.M. Sunday

Polk County residents should keep their weather radios handy tonight, or download weather warning apps on their cell phones.

Iowa Couple Wins $70,000 Nationwide "Dream Backyard Makeover" Contest

Iowa #*!*@* Nice: Iowans Are 'Goody Two Shoes' About Cursing But Could Say 'Please' and 'Thank You' More

We Iowans apparently watch our language, but we could stand to say "please" and "thank you" a bit more.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Bicycle Beats Fathering Kids, Break Dancing in a Pancake House

Also, Patch offers advice to the lovelorn on how to stop wallowing in it. Please. You're making Patch want to poke her eye out with a stick.

Weird Iowa: Howling in Marion, Bus Goes Up in Flames, and Cat Playing Volleyball

Plus, an Ames professor says stores will soon scan your face, a Waukee road project is held up by an endangered bat species, a Johnston dad is in court after his son reportedly took a gun to school, and a West Des Moines math whiz with a perfect score.

Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

It's National Hamburger Month - How Will You Celebrate the Burger?

May is designated as National Hamburger Month. Johnston has quite a few choices to go out for a burger, and making your own is a perfectly acceptable way to honor the American delicacy.

National Police Week 2013: Candles Raised for the Fallen, Including Two Iowans

People from around the country take part in a candle-light vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Johnston?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

UPDATED: Iowa Lottery: Powerball Jackpot Now Stands at $360 Million

Johnston residents have a tendency to pick winning numbers, so you better get your ticket before Wednesday night's drawing.

This Week in Johnston Weather: Time to Put Away Those Jackets Yet?

You better believe it. This week's central Iowa forecast is (finally) calling for some weather that seems much better suited for May.

Johnston Farmers Market Kicks Off Next Week

If you can't wait any longer to get fresh Johnston goods and produce, you're in luck.

Weird Iowa: Jethro Bodine Calls, Casino Push Continues, $51K Pink Diamond Can Be Yours

Plus, slacklining hits the University of Northern Iowa, $11,000 worth of shades are stolen from Sunglass Hut, giant chickens are swiped from a West Des Moines Hy-Vee, and Waukee police arrest one man three times in a day.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Vampire Seeking Same, Politics Simplified

Also, free stuff galore, and if you can’t give it away, how about smashing it to smithereens?

State Long Term Care Ombudsman Needs Volunteers for Volunteer Ombudsman Program

Bring Your Social Media Strategy to Life

Johnston Girl Qualifies for State NAM Pageant

Lucky Huxley Homeowner Selected as Finalist in Backyard Makeover Giveaway

What is Low Vision? Recognize the symptoms and find resources

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Des Moines and I have a great discount code to save for you and your family!!!

Johnston Staples’ New Industry-Leading Program Offers Rewards on Everything All Purchases Including Technology Earn 5% Back in Staples Rewards, Plus Free Shipping

BEST WAYS TO DO BUSINESS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Offers Online Seminar on Under-recognized Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease on Tuesday, March 12

We filled the truck! nearly 20,000 eggs to be donated to families in need

Rhode Island Centenarian Search

NOMINATIONS FOR FIRST-EVER MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND GRAMMY FOUNDATION® ARE NOW OPEN

School Contest: The Great Lemonade War

ARCHADECK OF CENTRAL IOWA ENLISTS YOU TO ENTER “DREAM BACKYARD MAKEOVER” NATIONAL CONTEST

Students Fall Flat in Vocabulary Test

Score Big with Football Empanadas from Taste of Home

Tax Breaks for military and family

Newtown, CT Residents Announce the launch of Newtown Kindness and the Charlotte Bacon Act of Kindness Awards

Sparboe Farms Partners With Fareway Stores To Fill The Truck!