Recycle Your Household Hazardous Waste

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

Recycling Refresher

Travel the World at Johnston Public Library

Head to the Library in July

Fourth of July Delay

Learn a New Language with the Whole Family

Writing Your First Resume

Your Summer Reading Hub

Old Hazardous Waste Items Stored Up in Your Home?

The City of West Des Moines is hosting a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event for all metro residents.

J.D.'s Great Summer Adventure

Expansion at Current HS Site is Only a Short-Term Solution

Is it Time to Dispose of Your Worn American Flag?

Dream Vacation Registry? What A Great Idea!

This Week at the Library...

Why Yes, You Really Should Use A Travel Agent.

Lot's Of Freebies When I Plan Your Disney Vacation

Leave These Summer Items Out of Your Curb It! Cart

Bourbon Glazed Skirt Steak

You Have to Read this Book...

Memorial Day Collection Delay

Collection is delayed one day the week of Memorial Day in honor of the holiday.

Feeling Lost on Your Career Map? Try a Career Compass

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of a career map. But with the ups and downs of today’s economy, a conventional map can sometimes serve as little more than wishful thinking.

Host the Best and Greenest Picnic in Town

Keep your outdoor parties as environmentally friendly as possible.

Is Now the Time to Sell Your Home?

The Real estate market in Des Moines, Iowa.

What Do You Really Know About Landfills?

Take a tour of Metro Park East Landfill

Give Your Environmental Project a Financial Boost

Metro Waste Authority is accepting applications for its competititve grant program.

Waukee Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

The City of Waukee hosts a hazardous Waste Drop-Off event for metro residents.

Fundraiser Opportunity for Local Apex Athletics and Johnston Soccer Club

Fundraising opportunities for two local organizations.

Get Your Broken Cart Replaced or Fixed

Learn who to call to get garbage, recycling or yard waste carts repaired.

Six Tips for Turning a Temporary Gig Into Full-Time Work

The job market is continuing to improve, and one area that has been heating up is temporary employment. Following are seven tips for turning a temporary assignment into a full-time position.

Earth Day Was Born 43 Years Ago (Blog)

Earth Day has an interesting 43-year history since it was started in 1970.

Take a Spring Tour of the Recycling Sorting Facility

Metro Waste Authority offers tours of the Curb It! Recycling Facility operated by Greenstar Recycling. Residents who participate in Curb It! can see how their recyclables get sorted.

Voting Yes on June 25 Bond Referendum Means More Than New High School (Blog)

Voting YES on the June 25 bond referendum means so much more than a new high school. It alleviates overcrowding in all grades K-12 through new construction and renovation.

Dispose of Tires For FREE!

Community tire drop-offs sponsored by Metro Waste Authority

Letter to the Editor: Education is Essential

See what John Deere Financial President and Johnston resident, Jim Israel, thinks about the importance of schools in training a well-educated workforce.

2013 Environmental Impact Award Winners Announced

2013 Environmental Impact Award Winners Announced

New Website Launches on April Fool's Day (Blog)

MWA launches new website on April Fool's Day.

Money Smart Week at Johnston Public Library

Get your finances in order during Money Smart Week at Johnston Public Library.

Post-Easter Dinner Recycling Tip

Recycle your cooking oil

Saying No to Your Boss (Blog)

Read some examples of situations in which it might make sense to say no to the boss, and suggestions for how to turn them down diplomatically.