City Of Johnston: CENSUS DATA REVEALS JOHNSTON'S POPULATION GREW BY 39 PERCENT

The official 2020 census data reveals the population for the City of Johnston is now 24,064. This is a 39.3 percent increase from the 20 ...

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON-GRIMES FIREFIGHTERS RAISE AWARENESS WITH BREAST CANCER SHIRTS

Nationally, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters across the nation have supported this cause for many ye ...

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON HIRES NEW BUILDING OFFICIAL

Adam Ostert joined the City of Johnston as the Building Official on Monday, Aug. 16. Adam has been with the City of Ames for the last 10 ...

City Of Johnston: SPLASH PAD END OF 2021 SEASON

The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department announces the schedule marking the season's final days for the splash pad located at the Jo ...

City Of Johnston: APPLY FOR A PART-TIME POSITION TO WORK AT THE YARD

Are you looking for a part-time job? The Yard is hiring! Positions start at $11.00/hour.

Johnston-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Polk County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Johnston residents.

City Of Johnston: JULY IS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH

July is Park and Recreation month! We thank all of our full-time and part-time City of Johnston Parks & Recreation staff for the importa ...

City Of Johnston: SOLICITOR'S PERMIT IN JOHNSTON

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'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Polk County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

City Of Johnston: RIPROAR YOUTH TRIATHLON STREET CLOSURES AUGUST 14

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City Of Johnston: PUBLIC ART IN JOHNSTON

Interacting with the art in our community is important. However, this does not mean climbing on public art. Public art is meant to be en ...

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON RESIDENTS CAN PICK UP GRAND OPENING CONCERT TICKETS AT CITY HALL

The tickets for the concert during the Johnston Town Center Grand Opening on Saturday, August 28, are currently sold out. Additional inf ...

City Of Johnston: COOL OFF THIS SUMMER AT THE NEW SPLASH PAD IN THE YARD

Johnston residents and visitors will get to enjoy the rest of the summer splashing around the City's new splash pad, which is set to ope ...

City Of Johnston: NEW PARK SIGNS WILL SOON BE INSTALLED

Johnston Parks & Recreation is working on installing new signs at 11 of the City parks. The configuration was designed to allow the park ...

City Of Johnston: MADDIE POPPE TO PERFORM AT THE YARD AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER GRAND OPENING

The Yard at Johnston Town Center, managed by VenuWorks, and the City of Johnston are pleased to announce Maddie Poppe will headline its ...

City Of Johnston: WATER USE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED IN JOHNSTON

Today, Thursday, July 15, 2021, the City of Johnston lifted stage one of its Water Shortage Plan effective immediately because of reduce ...

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON AWARDED IOWA DOT GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS

In May, the City of Johnston was awarded a $1,096,745 Iowa Department of Transportation grant towards planned City improvements at the M ...

City Of Johnston: HOW TO DEAL WITH HAIL DAMAGE IN JOHNSTON

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City Of Johnston: CONSTRUCTION AROUND JOHNSTON CITY HALL NEARS COMPLETION

The Johnston Town Center construction in and around the Johnston City Hall is nearing completion! This includes the final touches on the ...

Unemployment Rate Steady In Johnston Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Polk County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

City Of Johnston: GARBAGE PICK UP FOR TUESDAY RESIDENTS IS THURSDAY, JULY 8

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City Of Johnston: JOHN TEMPLE RECOGNIZED DURING COUNCIL WORK SESSION

On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, John Temple was recognized for filling the vacant seat after a former council member resigned earlier this year.

City Of Johnston: CITY WELCOMES NEW COUNCIL MEMBER

On Tuesday, June 29, the Polk County Election Office certified the June 22, 2021 election results. The total number of votes cast was 2, ...

City Of Johnston: BUILDING OFFICIAL RETIRES AFTER 26 YEARS

Building Official Doug Sandvig retired on Tuesday, July 6, after 26-years of service with the City of Johnston. Doug began his career w ...

City Of Johnston: COLLECTION THIS WEEK IN JOHNSTON

Metro Waste Authority and Ankeny Sanitation do not observe Monday, July 5 as a holiday. Therefore, there are no collection delays this week.

City Of Johnston: CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY

All City of Johnston office buildings will be closed on Monday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day. The locations will resume regular h ...

Polk County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Johnston area compares to Iowa for coronavirus vaccinations.

City Of Johnston: UNOFFICIAL SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Unofficially, these are the results from the Polk County Election Office from the special election that took place on Tuesday, June 22, ...

City Of Johnston: POLK COUNTY BURN BAN ISSUED

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City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON'S SPECIAL ELECTION IS JUNE 22

The special election, which will determine who fills the vacant seat, is Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The appointment will become effective a ...

City Of Johnston: BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE IRRIGATION BY 25 PERCENT

The City of Johnston has implemented Stage 1 of the metro area's Water Shortage Plan because of drought-induced low river levels and rec ...

City Of Johnston: FIREWORKS USAGE NOT PERMITTED IN JOHNSTON

As you finalize plans this 4th of July, be sure you obey the City of Johnston's fireworks ordinance. Discharging fireworks within city l ...

City Of Johnston: DONATE USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT

The Kosovo committee is in need of your help to get kids in the proper gear they need to play sports. If you have used sports equipment, ...

City Of Johnston: USE DESIGNATED DETOUR ROUTES AND OBEY RESIDENTIAL SPEED LIMITS

Several street construction projects are underway or beginning throughout the city. To ensure the safety of construction workers, driver ...

City Of Johnston: UPPER PONDS AT TERRA LAKE

The Johnston Parks & Recreation Department is working to repair the reciprocating pump for the waterfall feature at the lake.

Johnston Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Polk County's unemployment rate is higher than the Iowa average.

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES OFFICER HOLTRY

The Johnston Police Department welcomed a new member to their department on Monday, June 7, 2021, as Mayor Paula Dierenfeld officially s ...

City Of Johnston: JOHNSTON POLICE RECOGNIZE A GRADUATE MEMBER

The Johnston Police Department is pleased to recognize a recent graduate from the 490th School of Police Staff and Command program at No ...

City Of Johnston: GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY BY JPD

The Johnston Police Department will be on the lookout this summer for kids in the community practicing good bicycle safety habits.