What Double Agent Topped This Week's Redbox? And Other New Releases

Check out this week's Top 5 Redbox rentals and make your viewing list.

Des Moines Metro, Minneapolis Square Off in Weather Channel's Toughest Weather City Tournament 2013

In the spirit of March Madness and the NCAA Basketball Tournament, Des Moines and Minneapolis are up against each other in the Weather Channel's own bracket of competition.

Six Activities to Enjoy in Johnston This Spring

Here is a list of fun ways to celebrate the arrival of spring in Johnston, even if the weather forecast doesn't sound like spring.

Weird Iowa Rewind: Bus Drives Through House, Unconscious Man Dragged from Burning Car, and Rodeo Clown Faces Prison for Pot Growing

Plus, Ankeny loves Yankee Clipper tacos, was Spider-Man in Ames, and Cedar Falls police arrest a man for recording nude women with his cell phone.

Home of the Week: Open Plan and Vaulted Ceilings in Johnston Ranch

Home of the Week: 4912 Nw 58th Ave.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Stink Bombs, Questions of Sanity and Seeking a Mule Named Sal?

Also, the anecdotal evidence is piling up: Craigslist dating is an unnatural disaster.

Weekend Events: Family Movie, plus St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Leprechaun 10K, Jerry Kluver at Garden Show and Tracy Morgan

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, plus upcoming Arlo Guthrie and David Sedaris shows and “Million Dollar Quartet.”

Eat a Cookie, It's The Girl Scouts' 101st Birthday

Today is Girl Scout's 101st birthday, which is of course a great distinction, but it's also a great excuse to eat Girl Scout Cookies. Even better, this entire week is dubbed Girl Scout Week. Find some cookies near Johnston.

Weird Iowa Rewind: Speedy NFL Combine, Underwear Thief, and Goldilocks Steals Food

Plus, Ankeny and Waukee join the Harlem Shake craze, Johnston and Urbandale police have their own, twisted version of "Storage Wars" and double-long Cyride buses arrive.

Senior Caring Hands Group Sees Red For A Good Cause

The Johnston Caring Hands senior ladies have been at it again.

Home of the Week: Breath-Taking Home Awaits in Johnston

Johnston Home of the Week: 6520 Nw 93rd St.

Winter Storm Alert: How Much Will Winter Storm Triton Dump on Johnston?

Heavy snow began in the area late Sunday afternoon.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Lucky Duck? (Not So Much) Alien in the Dumpster?

Also, more unrequited love and some unusual items for sale.

Spring Forward — Daylight Saving Time 2013 Begins Sunday

Sunday we get to spring ahead by winding the clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time.

Weekend Events: Lions Club Book Sale, plus Home Show, Beer Fest, Sex Ed, and ‘Jekyll and Hyde’

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, plus upcoming Jackson Browne and Morrissey shows.

Top 8 Stories on Johnston Patch in February: National Merit Finalists, No Saturday Mail Delivery

Want to know what stories your neighbors were reading last month? Well, here you go.

Did TwiHards Bring 'Breaking Dawn Part II' To The Top of Redbox?

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Weird Iowa Rewind: Harlem Shake Redux, FRY Fest Adds Dan Gable, NASCAR-Themed House For Sale

Plus, an Ames man reportedly stole his former dog because he was headed to prison anyway, and a West Des Moines woman decided that after five months her fiance wasn't bringing her Jeep back.

Guess How Much Someone Just Won in the Lotto in Johnston?

The Quik Trip on Merle Hay Road in Johnston sold a scratch ticket worth a top prize.

Home of the Week: Contemporary, Modern Setting in Johnston

Johnston Home of the Week: 5305 Northwest 91st Court

Winter Weather Advisory: When Will Winter Storm Saturn Bring Snow, Freezing Rain?

More winter weather is on the way for Johnston.

Spring Forward: What Will You Do in Johnston With More Daylight After Sunday?

Sunday we get to spring ahead by winding the clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time.

Johnston Weather Alert: Hazardous Weather Outlook Snow, Sleet Possible

Snow and sleet will be entering the area once again.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Dating, Banking, Politicking for Marijuana Reform and World Peace, Refrigerator with NASCAR Past and Struck Positively Dumb

Also, will work for Harley, mortician supplies wanted, cool RAGBRAI bus waiting to be filled and things that make you say “Ew.”

Fraudulent Credit Card Charges: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Feb. 25. Take a look at the reports.

Harassment of an Officer: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Feb. 23 to Feb. 24. Take a look at the reports.

PHOTOS: Johnston Girl Scouts Celebrate World Thinking Day

On Feb. 24, more than 170 Johnston Girl Scouts celebrated with different cultures.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: Dollars For Scholars Dinner, Kidsfest, NAIA Wrestling, Second City Laughs, plus David Byrne at 80/35, B.B. King, and Kenny Chesney Tickets on Sale

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including “The Ugly Duckling” and Hoyt Sherman Art Show, plus upcoming Max Wellman, Tosh.0 and Tracy Morgan shows.

Can 'Here Comes The Boom' Top Redbox Three Weeks in a Row?

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Johnston Schools Dismiss Early, Travel Not Advised: Winter Storm Rocky

Winter Storm Rocky caught just about everyone off-guard on Tuesday.

Weird Iowa Rewind: Don't Tase Me, Pet Ducks and Urban Chickens, UNI's Harlem Shake

Plus, a West Des Moines family's laundry room is doused with paint, Ankeny dancers re-enact "Pitch Perfect" finale in video, Cedar Falls fans at UNI do their version of the Harlem Shake, and Johnston vs. Urbandale rivals honored.

Home of the Week Is a Steal At This Price

Johnston Home of the Week: 5617 N.W. 52nd St.

When Are The Oscars - Who's Likely To Win?

It's the biggest night in Hollywood - the Academy Awards.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: House-Trained Men, Will Trade Magic Horse for Albino Chickens, You Want to be the Pope and ‘Hey Baby, Want Some of My Pi?’

Yes, there’s music from the Wayback Machine, too. Pink Floyd and Jerry Jeff Walker. There you go. Opposites can attract on Craigslist.

Johnston Morning Commute: Roads Should Be Passable

The city of Johnston snow crews have been out since about 3 a.m. Friday.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: Welcome to Medicare, Every Family Rocks, Oscar Party, Second City Laughs, plus B.B. King, Tosh.0 and Kenny Chesney Tickets on Sale

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including Bluegrass Festival, plus upcoming Kidsfest and Tracy Morgan shows.

Johnston Library Closing Early, Flights Cancelled : Winter Storm Q

Winter Storm Q is expected to hit central Iowa later this afternoon.

Johnston School Closing, Road Conditions: Winter Storm Q

Winter Storm Q is expected to hit central Iowa later this afternoon.

Winter Weather Warning in Johnston: Winter Storm Q

Snow is expected to being early Thursday.

Did 'Here Comes The Boom' Remain Tops at Johnston Redbox?

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