Johnston's Developing Bridge Between Preschool and Kindergarten

The Johnston school board heard an update on the new developmental kindergarten program to start in the 2012-13 school year.

News From College: Johnston Residents Make Dean's Lists

Several colleges and universities named students to their fall 2011 dean's lists.

Get Your Copy of the Johnston's Got Talent Show

There's plenty of things happening around town today. What do you have planned?

A Talented Finish to Johnston's Big Give Fundraiser

Students, community members come out to see various talents at "Johnston's Got Talent"

Johnston School Board Approves Elevator Renovation, Fee Increases

The Johnston school board approved the renovation of the Johnston High School elevator in the amount of $317,350.

Cheer on the Johnston Dragons in Boys' Substate Basketball Game

There's plenty happening around town this Tuesday. What do you have planned?

Johnston Board to Discuss $5 Fee Increase for Students, 10-Cent Hike for Meals

The Johnston Board of Education meets at 6 p.m.

Got Talent? Johnston High School Students Do

There's plenty happening this Monday. What do you have planned?

Johnston Schools Get Perfect Score in State Educators' Visit

A team of state education experts visited the Johnston school district in December. They found no problems and had no suggestions for corrections to be made, which is rare.

Dollars For Scholars Dinner & Auction Saturday, Youth Group Auction at St. James Lutheran Sunday

There's plenty happening around town this weekend. What are you doing?

Hit the Iowa State Fair Early Because Johnston Schools WIll Start Aug. 16

After months of discussion, the Johnston school board approved an Aug. 16 start date for the next school year.

Head Out to Wells Fargo to Cheer on Johnston Wrestlers

TGIF! What do you have planned today Johnston?

Johnston Eyes & Ears: Featured Photo of the Day - State Swimming

The Johnston Boys Swim Team finished third as a team, a school best, at the State Swim Meet on Feb. 11.

VIDEO: Highlights from Senior Night at Johnston Basketball Game

The Johnston Dragon boys' squad defeated Des Moines North 59-47 Tuesday in the final home game of the regular season.

Johnston Chamber Hosts Annual Dinner Tonight

There's plenty happening today. What do you have planned?

Johnston Weekend Events: Family Movie, Pasta Dinner

What do you have planned this weekend, Johnston Patchers?

Get your Scrapbooking on at Crown Point

TGIF Johnston Patchers! What do you have planned today?

Hear Tunes at Beaver Creek and Wallace Elementary Schools

There's plenty happening around town this Thursday! What do you have planned?

Johnston Boys' Basketball Team Celebrates Senior Night With a Win

The Johnston basketball teams took on Des Moines North Tuesday night at home. The varsity ended regular season play with a 59-47 victory.

Pony Up the Money: Johnston's Dollars For Scholars Dinner is Saturday

Make sure to get your ticket for the annual dinner and auction.

Happy Valentine's Day Johnston Patchers! What Do You Have Planned?

From basketball to Valentine's Day celebrations, there's plenty happening on this Tuesday.

Johnston Third at Boys' State Swim Meet, 2 Wrestlers Win Trip to State

Johnston high school athletes were busy over the weekend.

Johnston School Board Mulls 2012-13 School Start Date Tonight

The Johnston school board will hear public comments tonight on the proposed Aug. 20 start date for the 2012-13 school year.

Johnston Middle School Show Choir Struts it Stuff Tonight

TGIF Patchers, what do you have planned today?

Johnston News You Need: Mobile Mayor, State Swim Meet Tickets

We've got you covered with a number of announcements around town.

VIDEO: Kids Love Fun and Games at Johnston Purple Party

Hundreds of families turned out Saturday night for Johnston's annual Purple Party, a fundraiser for the school district's PTOs.

Start the Day Right With Johnston's Big Give Pancake Breakfast

There's plenty happening around town this Wednesday. What do you have planned?

Johnston's Beaver Creek Fourth-Graders Share the Meaning of Valentine's Day

We asked several Beaver Creek fourth-grade students just what they thought of Valentine's Day.

Get Out and Vote On Johnston School District Levy Today

There's a lot happening in Johnston today. What do you have planned?

Find Out Where You Can Vote on Johnston's School Tax Levy Tuesday

Johnston residents are being asked to approve another 10 years of the special levy, which is used to buy property, buses, technology, and repair buildings.

PHOTOS: Johnston's Purple Party A Ball

The annual Johnston P.T.O. Party was packed on Saturday.

Mourners Share Laughs, Tears As They Say Goodbye to Johnston's Spenser Nelson

Hundreds of mourners filled Johnston Evangelical Free Church on Friday to pay respects to 15-year-old Spenser Nelson.

Get Out and Cheer on the Dragon Athletes in Wrestling, Basketball

There's plenty happening in Johnston today. What do you have going on?

Johnston Student Athletes Participate in Natonial Signing Day

Several Johnston High School student athletes signed on to play at the college level.

Have a Knack for Knitting or Quilting? Join St. James Lutheran Church for a Session Tonight

What do you have planned today?

Johnston's Horizon Elementary Students Dissect Owl Pellets

Fifth-graders at Horizon Elementary School are learning about anatomy by dissecting what owls eat.

Johnston Parents Learn To Address Grief, Spot Signs of Suicide

A parent meeting on Tuesday night aimed to better educate parents on the aftermath of two recent suicides.

Friends Take to Social Media to Remember Johnston Teens

Facebook pages and a YouTube video are just a few ways people are remembering two Johnston students who died over the weekend.

Family, Friends of Johnston Student Gather to Remember Teen

A candlelight vigil was held in Pleasant Hill for Cameron Carico on Monday evening.

Johnston Schools Host Meeting Tonight to Help Parents, Teens Cope

Here's your list of five things for Tuesday.