Rising Gas Prices: When Will It Stop in Johnston?

Iowa gas prices could hit $4.20 in April, and they've already spiked 59 cents from January.

Winter Storm Q: When Will The Storm Reach Johnston and How Much Snow Can We Expect?

A major winter storm expected midweek could pack a wallop in Johnston and the rest of the Des Moines metro area Thursday and Friday.

Weird Iowa Rewind: Wrestling Booted from Olympics, Alleged Drunk Babysitters, Don't Flip Off Cops

Plus, a Johnston dog is a drive-by victim, an Ames man threatens to steal a neighbor's dog, an Iowa City mom leaves kids home alone to allegedly sell drugs, and Marion students go Gangnam Style.

How Much Snow Will Winter Storm Q Dump on Johnston Thursday?

A major winter storm expected midweek could pack a wallop in Johnston and the rest of the Des Moines metro area Thursday and Friday.

Rooftop Oasis Awaits in This Johnston Gem: House of the Week

Johnston Home of the Week: 5678 Long Meadow Ct.

Best of Craigslist: What She Flashed at Hooter’s that Made Him Look, Johnston Outhouses and Never-Soiled Bon Jovi Blanket for Sale

Plus, the smell of love – Old Spice? – and musical interludes with The Rolling Stones and Billie Holiday and a hint of a coup d'état by some homeless chickens.

Weird Iowa: Wrestling Booted from Olympics, Alleged Drunk Babysitters, Don't Flip Off Cops

Plus, a Johnston dog is a drive-by victim, an Ames man threatens to steal a neighbor's dog, an Iowa City mom leaves kids home alone to allegedly sell drugs, and Marion students go Gangnam Style.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: PR at the Bar, ‘Love Letters,’ Wine and Food Showcase, Second City, plus Tosh.0 and Kenny Chesney Tickets on Sale

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including Iris DeMent, plus upcoming Miranda Lambert and Tracy Morgan shows.

When is Presidents’ Day 2013? What’s Open, What’s Closed in Johnston?

Presidents’ Day, always observed on the third Monday in February, falls on Feb. 18 this year. Just who are we celebrating?

Weird Iowa Rewind: Cop Shop Mistaken for Strip Club, Black Belt Chokes Doctor, ISU's Pollard Tossed from High School Game

Plus, a doctor offers to buy rifles for Marion police, and a surprise visit to Homemakers Furniture store ended with a man having a heart attack.

PHOTOS: Festive Fat Tuesday at Johnston Partnership Pancake Dinner

The second annual Johnston Partnership Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner was held Tuesday.

Enjoy Cul-De-Sac Living In This New Johnston Home

Johnston Home of the Week: 6918 Aubrey Court.

Feast At The Johnston Partnership Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner

The annual dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Summit Middle School.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: The Valentine’s Day Edition Lights Up with a Sexy Plow Light, ‘Dead Flowers’ and YouTube Extras

Feeling the Valentine’s Day love? Well, not so much. We’ve thrown in a little YouTube because, you know, some of this stuff cries out for a theme song.

National Girl Scout Cookie Day: Where To Find Them In Johnston

Have you gotten your girl scout cookie....or 10 today?

5 Things You Should Know About Chinese New Year

Join the celebration for the start of the Year of the Snake.

Enjoy The Outdoors Near Saylorville Lake In This Stunning Home Of The Week

Johnston Home of the Week: 7275 Nw 54th Court.

Weird Iowa: Grassley Twitter Flutter, Cows Roam Interstate, Marion Native on 'American Idol'

Plus, a metro prostitution sting, 10-year-olds in hair band Minitallica, a man who lives on Friendship Street allegedly texts photos of his genitalia, and Waukee's Jethro's BBQ on "United States of Bacon."

Redbox's 2012 Movie Awards: Did You See These Fan Favorites?

Movie fans using Redbox rental kiosks can pick their favorite hero, villain, animated character and other categories. What chart-toppers do you still need to check out?

Top 8 Stories on Johnston Patch in January: School Board Concerns, Kids Living Brave

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

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Iowans Don’t Sleep With Pigs, Confidential to Laura, Wouldn’t You Like to be a Pepper, Too?

Also, you don't have to offer to bear his children to let him know you're interested.

Where Can You Get The Best Super Bowl Snacks in Johnston?

One Johnston restaurant is offering a special Facebook deal for platters, while grocery stores have all the fixings you'll need.

Where to Get Your Girl Scout Cookie Fix in Johnston

It's almost that time of year again. Get out your wallets and get ready to snack on some of your favorite sweet treats, courtesy of the Girl Scouts of America.

Severe Weather Advisory: Wicked Winds Whip Johnston

We’ve already reached the high today, and it's expected to feel as cold as -25 below zero for the next day or so.

Purple Party, Book of Mormon, Fleetwood Mac Tickets on Sale, Skywalk Golf and More Weekend Events in Johnston and Des Moines

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro.

What Flick Has Perfect Pitch In This Week's Redbox? And New Releases

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

Johnston Activity and Event Cancellations: Winter Storm Magnus

More than four inches of snow have fallen on Johnston

Winter Storm Magnus Causes Delays, Cancelations at Des Moines Airport

Check with your airline to see if flights are running.

Weird Iowa Rewind: Waukee and UNI Gangnam Style, Escaping Winter in Stolen Car, Sexual Abuse Charges

Also, a 45-year-old Chevy returns to Bob Brown Chevrolet and a woman stops her car on a busy road to have a smoke and phone call.

Winter Storm Warning: Johnston Snow Ordinance In Effect

The ordinance takes effect at 10 p.m. tonight.

Winter Storm Warning Tonight - But How Does Your Commute Look?

The National Weather Service has issues a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday evening.

What Are the New Postage Rates?

Stamps and Priority Mail services went up in price yesterday, and a new worldwide stamp is now available. So how much is a stamp today? Here's a handy list of the new rates from the U.S. Postal Service.

Norovirus Cases on the Rise, New Highly Contagious Australian Strain in U.S. - How Can You Prevent It?

A new norovirus strain was detected last year in Australia and has reached the United States. There was a widespread outbreak of the disease in several Iowa counties a year ago.

From the Mayor’s Desk: A Very Special Flag

Mayor Paula Dierenfeld writes about a flag dedication at Johnston Public Library.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: Mobile Mayor, Mom from ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, Boat and Sports Show, Plus Bike Expo and RAGBRAI Ticket Info

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including “The Monster Under the Bed,” and Temple concert series.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Betty White Fantasies, Pulsing Clavicle and Two Romantic Devils (One About to Pay Big Time)

Ladies, get a grip. Your back-and-forth fight over a guy who isn’t worth it is amusing, but pathetic – or words to that effect.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: Mobile Mayor, 'Book of Momon', RAGBRAI Ticket Info, Iowa Energy and Winter Jam

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including “The Monster Under the Bed,” and Temple concert series.

Johnston Running Club Presents Donation From Mayor's Trail Run

The first Mayor's Trail Run was held the second weekend in November.

Johnston Residents Can Drop Off Storm Debris Today, Tomorrow

Residents can dispose of branches and twigs leftover from December's snow storm. City crews won't be picking up debris from curbs.

Weird Iowa Rewind: More Drunks in Campustown, Goose on the Loose, and Gun Fired in Hy-Vee

Plus, a Marion library patron threatens to shoot noisy teens, Iowa is too tough on crack, and a 120-pound woman gobbles down 5 pounds of sandwich and fries.