Watch for Freezing Drizzle on Johnston Roads This Afternoon

Brace yourself for more snow this week.

Johnston Police Blotter: Ex-Mother-In-Law Reportedly Harasses Woman

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from Feb. 6 to Feb. 10. Take a look at the reports.

Join Johnston Patch at the JHS Basketball Game Tuesday Night

Stop by for the last regular season home game tomorrow night.

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.

Public Meeting on Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Set for Tonight

There are two important meetings tonight and a number of other activities. What do you have planned?

District Wrestling, State Swimming and Mobile Mayor Fill The Weekend In Johnston

What do you have planned this weekend?

'Drive" Tops Johnston's Weekly Redbox Rentals

Looking for a good flick to watch over the weekend? See this week's Top 5 list.

Valentine Breakfast in Bed, Flowers and Romantic Dinner — All in Johnston

Still working out the details of your special day? We've got you covered from the cards to the dinner reservations.

Johnston Middle School Show Choir Struts it Stuff Tonight

TGIF Patchers, what do you have planned today?

VIDEO: Johnston Fire Department's Alexis Shows Off Tricks

Alexis, the Johnston Fire Department's dog, showed off her tricks, which include stop, drop and roll.

VIDEO POLL: Is Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' Campaign Worthwhile?

First Lady Michelle Obama visited Des Moines Thursday to promote the second anniversary of her "Let's Move" campaign, which emphasizes exercise and healthy eating to kids.

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

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

Johnston Police Blotter: Daylight Breakin, Scammer Poses as Relative in Need

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from Jan. 30 to Feb. 7. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston Council Hosts Public Meeting on Proposed Storm Water Utility Fee

Residents have the opportunity to voice concerns and ask questions of the proposed fee on Monday, Feb. 13.

RSVP for Johnston Hyperion's Dinner Buffet and Craft Night

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

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.

Johnston School Voters OK 10-Year Extension of Tax Levy

Johnston school district voters approved the continuation of the PPEL tax levy with 81 percent of the vote on Tuesday.

MWA Blog: Going Green On Valentine's Day Will Win Their Hearts

Check out these alternatives to a Green Valentine's Day from our Metro Waste Authority bloggers!

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

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

Restaurant Challenge: Who Will Win Top Honors as Johnston's Favorite V-Day Dining Spot?

Johnston Patch is pitting two fabulous local restaurants against each other this Valentine's Day. You decide who's the best in town.

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.

Johnston Council Settles on 20-Cent Tax Rate Increase, Public Has Its Say March 5

The Johnston City Council discussed budget cuts again on Monday. A March 5 public hearing was set for the fiscal year 2013 budget.

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.

Johnston City Council Continues Budget Discussions Tonight

The Johnston City Council continues budget discussions at a 5:30 p.m. work session. A regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Johnston Elementary Bands Put on a Show

There's plenty happening in Johnston today. What are you going to do?

PHOTOS: Johnston's Purple Party A Ball

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

Finish Your Johnston Super Bowl Party With Tasty Pizza

What are you having to accompany the big game on Sunday?

Careful Out There, Johnston; Snow is Expected to Continue

After two months of cheating winter, it finally arrived in Johnston overnight. Roads across central Iowa are becoming covered with snow, with predictions of a snowfall of up to 8 inches.

Get Ready To Party at Johnston's Purple Party

There's plenty happening in Johnston this weekend. From dodge ball to learning about Chinese medicine there's something for everyone.

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.

Johnston Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam

Johnston Police have responded to three reports of a phone scam since December.

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 Police Blotter: School Playground Vandalized, Phone Scam

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston Student Athletes Participate in Natonial Signing Day

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

Mourners Remember Dynamic Spirit of Johnston's Cameron Carico

Hundreds of mourners filled the rooms of Oakwood United Methodist Church Thursday to pay respects to 15-year-old Cameron Carico. Minister Richard Boatman reminded teens at the funeral how much pain Carico's decision to take his own life had caused.

Johnston's Horizon Elementary Students Dissect Owl Pellets

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

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

What do you have planned today?

Johnston News You Need: Stakeholders Group, Seminar Canceled and Dean's Lists

Do you have ideas for the new Johnston High School? There's a group for you to join.

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.