A Journey into Alzheimer's Disease: Where It All Began

What's the Going Rate for Babysitting?

If you need someone to watch the kids after school or just want a grown-ups-only night on the town, babysitters are a necessity — but how much will one cost you?

How to Leave Your Work at Work

‘Torchered’ Spellings Aside, Do You Read Craigslist with a Straight Face?

If so, you are humorless or perhaps just too literal. Don’t read further. You will feel picked upon. It’s the Craigslist way.

Man Whose Son Brought Gun to Johnston Elementary School Gets Probation, Fine

On May 7, police were called to Lawson Elementary School in Johnston shortly before noon after an 8-year-old boy brought a gun to school.

Movie Reviews: 'The Butler,' 'The World's End,' 'Mortal Instruments: City of Bone' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for Johnston, including, "Jobs," "Elysium," and "We're The Millers." Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Man Who Made Sexual Comments and Told Cadet, 'I'll Slit Your Throat,' Gets a Warning

Michael Quinn, 70, the assistant director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, reportedly violated Iowa’s anti-discrimination and violence-free workplace policies.

Urbandale Iman Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Johnston Mother and Daughter

A charge does not indicate a conviction.

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Johnston Teen's SPAM Saucy Meatball Sliders Win Love of Judges

Shawn McGuire, 14, won first place in the Kid Chef Great American SPAM Championship at the Iowa State Fair with his SPAM Saucy Meatball Sliders.

iPads Prove a Hit as Johnston High School Embraces 1 to 1 Technology

The district purchased a tablet computer for each student to use.

Ground Has Been Broken on Johnston Jethro's

The current timeline calls for the new eatery to open Dec. 7 at a shopping center still under construction at 5950 86th St.

Eat Barbeque, Help Johnston Band Students at Rotary Club Community Fundraiser

The Johnston Community Schools Foundation will utilize the funds to support the Beginner Band Instrument Initiative, which provides band instruments to fifth grade students who would not normally be able to participate in the Johnston band program.

Does Johnston Have Access to Enough Locally Grown Produce?

By clicking on the check marks on the right, you can see which greenmarkets are open on which days of the week.

What is Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment?

Johnston Library Friends Plan Art in the Barn Fundraiser

Take Tours of the Landfill and Recycling Facility

Police: Drunk Man Charged With Stealing a Can of Beer From Casey's

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Cooking the Budget: Bake Your Way to a Lower Grocery Bill

Take a bite out of your grocery bill and preserve the flavors of summer through winter with these simple recipes.

Report: 15 Johnston School Employees Violated State Election Laws

The ethics board issued reprimands and $100 civil penalties to a teacher and secretary. A total of 15 employees were admonished or reprimanded.

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Largest Cross County Team in Johnston History Will Kick Off Season With 8-Hour Run

This Saturday, the Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams will be running for eight hours at the Johnston High School Track to raise money for team expenses throughout the season.

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Bow and Arrows Reported Stolen From Car: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Charged With Intent to Deliver Marijuana: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

What’s the Going Rate for a Generator?

Don’t feel like reliving the pioneer days this storm season? A generator is your best bet, but what does it cost to keep your life up and running?

Meet the Pastor Sunday

"Everybody Knows Everybody" at Johnston's Oldest Bar

The Boat House, off of NW Beaver Drive, is Johnston’s oldest bar and offers a friendly atmosphere, where owner says, everybody knows everybody.

Pickett's Pub Offers Full Menu, Drinks

Pickett’s Pub, located off of Merle Hay Road, tucked away in it’s own building, is Johnston’s second oldest bar offering food and drink specials.

Joe's Pub Celebrates Five Years with Customer Appreciation Party

Joe’s Pub offers drink specials, entertainment and a five year anniversary, customer appreciation party.

Johnston's Newest Bar, Doc's Lounge Offers Drink Specials, Entertainment

There’s a new addition to the Johnston bar scene, Doc’s Lounge, located in a strip mall off of 86th Street, next to Dahl’s, is a bigger sports bar, with different entertainment options.

Escape Lounge, Offers 'Best Happy Hour in Town'

A neighborhood bar that is close to home, but is a place to escape, The Escape Lounge brings a tropical feel to Northpark Court.

The Cab Offers Sports, Brews, Vodka Varieties

For people who love college sports and drink specials, The Cab is a sports bar located off of NW 86th Street on Birchwood Court.

Johnston Nightlife: Bar Scene

Who says you have to you have to drive to downtown Des Moines or West Glen in West Des Moines for drinks and nightlife? Johnston has a variety of bars for anyone wanting some brews close to home.

Lawson Student Earns Gold Medals at AAU Track Championships

‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored)

One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.

Johnston Youth Performs at Iowa State Fair

Movie Reviews: 'Kick-Ass 2', 'Jobs', 'Elysium' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the Johnston area, including "Paranoia" and "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters." Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

How One Family Spent Under $100 on a Theme Park Trip

What happens when a family of four tries to manage expenses at a theme park?