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Make time for Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ on the Johnston Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ at The Cork 50131
- Johnston Iowa Dems Annual BBQ Picnic
- Planning & Zoning Meeting at Johnston, IA Calendar
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ →
The Cork 50131, 6205 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Johnston Iowa Dems Annual BBQ Picnic →
5501 Garrison Ct, Johnston
3:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
7:00 pm - Music at the Market - Dennis Kain →
Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - Library Board Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
5:30 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
6:30 pm - Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour →
Cozy Cafe Johnston, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston
8:00 am - Walk for FTD - Des Moines →
Terra Park, 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston
9:30 am - City Council Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Johnston City Hall, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
7:00 pm - Realtor Success Symposium →
7390 Northwest Beaver Drive, Johnston
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Art Gallery Reception: Nancy Carlson, Courtney Garcia (Moller), & Viktoriya Zilbermints →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
1:00 pm - Urbandale Historical Society: 100 Years of Pioneer, 1926-2026 →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tuesday I was on my way home from an appointment and I had my wife's suv.
Feeling a little hungry I decided to drive thru Charlotte's Kitchen here in Johnston. Once at the window I paid, I received my food , and then. Oh… (Nextdoor Green Meadows)
- Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company posted a job opening for Property & Casualty Insurance - Casualty Claims Adjuster in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Immanuel posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator in Windsor Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Urbandale
- Mother advocates for kindness on Suicide Prevention Day after son's tragic death due to bullying (weareiowa.com)
- 3 takeaways from Valley's win over Urbandale (amestrib.com)
- Central Iowa events commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 (weareiowa.com)
Ankeny
- Business After Hours on October 9, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
- 2027 Chevrolet Suburban High Country for Sale Near Me (edmunds.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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