What's Open, What's Closed on July 4 in Johnston

The city of Johnston is all but shutting down on July 4.

Before you enjoy an evening of fireworks, holiday recipes and more take a look at where you can and can't go during the afternoon.

Many businesses and most public offices and services will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in Johnston and the metro area.

Here's a list of what's open and what's closed

CLOSED

• All U.S. post offices. No mail will be delivered or collected.
• No trash or recycling will be collected on Wednesday. Wednesday collections will move to Thursday and Thursday collections will move to Friday.
• DART buses will not run on July 4.
• Most banks will be closed. Wednesday is a U.S. bank holiday.
• Polk County offices are closed; including county courts, the county Health Department and the county treasurer's office.
• Iowa State offices are closed; including all drivers license stations, the Iowa Workforce Development Center and IowaWORK centers.
• Federal offices are closed.
• Several Iowa Health Clinics are closed, including Urbandale Family Physicians. See a list below of clinics that are open.

OPEN

• Merle Hay Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Fourth, however, some stores will have extended hours. Check the mall website for specific store hours.
• Johnston will be open.
• will be open, celebrating the holiday with a day of old-fashioned Independence Day activities.

Iowa Health Clinics open include:

• Merle Hay Family Medicine and Urgent Care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Lakeview Family Medicine and Urgent Care: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Parks Area Family Physicians:  8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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