There's plenty happening today in Johnston, from an early dismissal, food for a cause and a fun history lesson.
No doubt about the sadness involved when two young people take their lives, but through it all Johnston shows its compassion and strength.
The Johnston school district will hold a parent meeting at 5 p.m. today to share information on grief and coping with the weekend suicides of two teens. Also, visitation and funeral services have been set for the boys.
Facebook pages and a YouTube video are just a few ways people are remembering two Johnston students who died over the weekend.
A candlelight vigil was held in Pleasant Hill for Cameron Carico on Monday evening.
Here's your list of five things for Tuesday.
Johnston school officials have asked experts from the Des Moines school district and Iowa Healthy Systems to support students following the apparent suicides of two teens.
A candlelight vigil is planned tonight for one of the two Johnston students who committed suicide over the weekend. Officials said there is no apparent link in the deaths. Information about visitation and funeral services for the teens was announced.
The Johnston Planning and Zoning Commission has a full schedule tonight.
Is Johnston a hot bed of talent? Come out to Johnston's Got Talent tonight and find out!
What do you have planned this weekend?
Johnston joins Ames, Ankeny, Fort Dodge, Des Moines North and Sioux City North in Division 2 of the new CIML.
There's plenty happening around town today. What do you have planned?
The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25. Take a look at the reports.
A vote on Feb. 7 will determine whether the Johnston school district can continue to levy money for important purchases such as technology and building improvements.
It's been a busy week in Johnston with mock trial honor announced and a college athletes recruiting seminar set to help parents work through the process. Check out roundup of honors and upcoming events.
There's plenty happening in Johnston today. Be a part of the community and participate in the JHS wrestling team's food drive tonight.
Jessica Pray, the current Miss Iowa, used her personal story to draw attention to a national cause.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who initially had opposed a fuel tax increase, now says he's open to hearing the other side. The fuel tax debate will come before the Iowa Legislature this session.
The Johnston City Council asked staff to find additional ways to trim the budget.
There are plenty of things happening in Johnston today. What do you have planned?
The details of the calendar still need work, but the board directed staff to proceer]d with an Aug. 20 start date for the 2012-13 school year.
There's plenty happening today, what do you have planned?
The Johnston Public Library hosted a Beach Day on Monday.
Survey results are in regarding the affect of the 2011-12 early school year start date.
There are several events taking place in Johnston today. What do you have planned?
The former U.S. Speaker trounces Mitt Romney in South Carolina, which makes Santorum's victory in Iowa -- however late -- all the more important.
There's plenty happening this weekend around the area. Make sure you stay warm!
The Johnston Police Department released an alert asking for the community's help in identifying a suspect in connection with a car break-in at Wynnsong Theaters.
The The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from Jan. 12 to Jan. 18. Take a look at the reports.
The revised ordinance allows the city to trap animals that are causing a nuisance.
TGIF! What do you have planned today?
Certified election results announced Thursday put Rick Santorum as the winner of the Iowa Caucuses.
With the 2012 legislative session under way, Rep. Erik Helland says he will work on ways to change commercial property taxes without shifting the burden to residential taxpayers.
It's bitterly cold out there today. What are you doing to stay warm?
It's Winter 101 on Patch today. We'll provide you with quick and easy access to some lingering questions about what goes down in the city of Johnston during severe winter weather.
From an emergency winter car kit to emergency kits at home, here are a few tips to weather the winter.
The Johnston City Council discussed a possible increase to the tax levy for the 2012-13 fiscal year during a work session Tuesday.
The Johnston City Council will once again discuss budget options for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
We're halfway to the weekend. What do you have planned today?