Iowa Veterans Honored at Gold Star Museum's Purple Heart Day

Today in Johnston: Honor veterans as part of Purple Heart Day at Camp Dodge.

Iowa State Fair Schedule for Monday: Deery Brothers Summer Series, Hairball and More

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 12, day five of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Fair Schedule for Sunday: Dierks Bentley, Vicci Martinez Will Keep You Moving

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 11, day four of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Fair Schedule for Saturday: Meet Your State Fair Queen, SNL in Person

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 10, day three of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.

State Ethics Board Says Johnston Schools Staffers Violated Campaign Laws

The violations came from emails sent using school computers during the 2011 Johnston school board race.

Johnston Chamber to Hold School Board Candidate Forum

Three seats are on the September Johnston school board election ballot. A public candidate forum will be held Aug. 20.

Arrest Made for Drug Possession and Paraphernalia: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a domestic assault was reported to the Johnston Police Department. Check out today's police reports.

Officers Called to Domestic Disputes: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a gasoline driveoff was reported to the Johnston Police Department. Check out today's police reports.

Movie Reviews: 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters', 'Planes', '2 Guns' and More

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

Republican Website Says Iowa State Senator Paid to Support Ron Paul

A state senator accused of stealing an email database from a Johnston woman to use in the Iowa Caucuses campaign this week faces new accusations that he was paid $30,000 to support Ron Paul.

Iowa State Fair Schedule for Friday: Happy Together Tour, Classic Cars and 'Chopped' – Iowa Style

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on Aug. 9, day two of the 11-day 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Is Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld Running for Re-Election?

Lead Away: Polk County Health Offering Assistance to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Your Home

Polk County Health Department’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program can provide financial assistance to eligible families who have lead hazards in their home.

Gay Couple Files Complaint Against Gortz Haus Wedding Venue

The owners of a Grimes wedding venue say they won't allow same-sex marriage ceremonies at the facility because of their religious beliefs. One Iowa says that violates the law.

7th Annual Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament benefiting Children's Cancer Connection

What Fees Do Johnston Parents Face as School Resumes?

Library Book Club Plus Headlines You Might Have Missed: Today in Johnston

What's going on in Johnston today? Add your event to our calendar.

Back to School Blessing, Nitefall On the River with Owl City: Plan Your Weekend in Johnston

Get out this weekend and do something! Dates, times, and other information on events and happenings right here in Johnston and central Iowa.

Football Fanatics: Post Your Passion on Patch!

Iowa State Fair Schedule for Thursday: Food Drive Kicks Off 11 Days of Events

See times for events, shows, and happenings that be going on during the opening day of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa State Fair 2013: Free Parking, How to Get There Without the Traffic

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will have three Park & Ride locations offering free parking for Iowa State Fair-goers and transportation there for a small fee. However, parking is available at the fairgrounds.

Back-to-School: Be Green and Save Green!

Today is a Prime Time to Watch Perseids, the ‘Old Faithful’ of Meteor Showers

The Perseid meteor shower 2013 peak doesn't arrive until Aug. 11-12, but the show is already under way, and the forecast is for clear skies.

Volleyball tournament benefiting Children's Cancer Connection to be held August 24th

Seeking motivated professionals for sales and sales management positions

Slaughtering Horses?

Stop By Urbandale National Night Out To See Patch

The Onion Spoofs Iowa State Fair and Butter Cow: 'Shoot all Out-of-State Visitors on Sight'

Is the satire funny or rude with its spoof of the Iowa State Fair?

KCCI Anchor to Become City's Public Information Officer

Emily Price will soon join the city of Johnston as its public information officer.

Vacation Solution: Alternative Pet Sitting Options

Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.

Two Incumbents Choose Not to Run for Johnston School Board

One of the incumbents not running again, John Dutcher, says he will comment once state officials rule this week on allegations he made that Johnston school district staffers violated campaign laws in the 2011 election.

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Breaks Leg in Iowa Crash

Johnston Dragons Earn Spots on All-State Baseball, Softball Teams

Which Johnston ball players earned a berth on All-State teams?

6 New Foods You Never Imagined You Could Get on a Stick at This Year's Iowa State Fair

Ready for the 2013 Iowa State Fair? Break out the antacids and prepare for some culinary adventure.

Carry a Tune in Karaoke at Doc's Lounge: Today in Johnston

Made your Tuesday plans yet? Add your event to our calendar.

Job Central: 20 Health-Care and Other Jobs to Cure Unemployment Blues

A selection of job listings from Johnston and central Iowa from CareerBuilder.com.

There is Crying in Baseball: Iowa Brothers Have Tearful Reunion at Championship Game

Johnston baseball player Trevor McCauley was on cloud nine after helping Johnston Dragons claim the Iowa state baseball title this weekend. What happened next might have brought him to cloud 10.

What's the Going Rate for Allowance?

The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Offers National HelpLine, Free Educational Resources for Parkinson’s Community

Election 2016 Watch: Tea Party Star and GOP Senator Cruz Set for Key Iowa Event - Ronald Reagan Dinner

Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has been announced as a headliner for the Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner on Oct. 25 at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines.