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🌱 Patch AM: Johnston Middle School - Open House and 11 more events
And on the Johnston Patch calendar - Excel & Launch - Open House
Greetings Johnston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Johnston Middle School - Open House at Johnston Comm School District
- Excel & Launch - Open House at Johnston Comm School District
- Elementary Meet the Teacher at Johnston Comm School District
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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- Johnston Middle School - Open House
Johnston Comm School District Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - Excel & Launch - Open House
Johnston Comm School District Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - Elementary Meet the Teacher
Johnston Comm School District Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - Summit - Open House
Johnston Comm School District 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 - Music at the Market - Beggars Bargain →
Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Art Committee →
Urbandale, IA Calendar, 3600 86th Street, Urbandale
4:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees →
Grimes, IA Calendar
5:00 pm - 8/18 - Clive, IA - Riviera Nights →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 12801 University Ave, Clive
7:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission →
City of Urbandale - City Hall City Hall - 3600 86th Street Urbandale IA 50322
5:30 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Grimes, IA Calendar
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ray who owned Pico de Gallo at 86th and 62nd in Johnston has relocated to Merle Hay Rd on the other side of Johnston.
Burrito King. Sort of fast food, plenty of places to sit, ICE CREAM! and gorgeous desserts! (Nextdoor Crescent Chase)
- Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ankeny
- Ankeny voters face rare Iowa tax decision as city seeks $12 million from 1% sales-tax increase (northiowatoday.com)
- SDSU Punter Max Pelham Names to FCS Preseason Watch List (gowatertown.net)
- Meet the award-winning competitive eater crushing area food challenges (pigeon605.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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