WATCH: Talk Show Host, Actress Cry Out on Television to 'Save Floppy!'

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones are the latest to cry out in protest to save the 30-year star of the "The Floppy Show" on WHO-TV.

Weird Iowa: Married in a Hole, Fire-Ravaged House Sells for $750K, $5 Left by Polite Intruder, Naked Car Vandal

Iowa has no shortage of weird news. Here is some of it from around our Iowa Patches.

Craigslist Dating News Flash: They’re Shallow, Desperate and Deserving of the Ultimate Smackdown

Wait, there’s more: “If you're a man 25 years or younger, go to a bar and get rejected in person. It builds character.”

Johnston's Altman is Newest General in Iowa National Guard

Gen. Steven Altman is in charge of ensuring Iowa Guard members are improving in their ability to react to emergencies within the state.

Movie Reviews: 'Red 2', 'R.I.P.D.', 'The Conjuring' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the Johnston area, including "Pacific Rim" and "Grown Ups 2". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Summit Middle School Students Showcase Tech Skills at National Conference

The conference celebrated the contributions of advanced technology to our society and TSA’s 35th anniversary with the theme “A Tradition of Excellence.”

Stand for the Silent Anti Bullying Rally

Trostel's Greenbriar Wins Wine Award from Wine Spectator Magazine

In the middle of Johnston, fine food and award-winning wine can be found at Trostel's Greenbriar.

Grimes Sweet Corn Stand Opens in Johnston

The long wait is over: sweet corn stands have set up shop in Johnston and around the Des Moines metro.

Where to Find Sweet Corn in Johnston (MAP)

It's a summer dinnertime staple, so find out where you can find a roadside stand to get your Iowa sweet corn fix in Johnston.

When Neighbors Share Lawn Mowers

From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.

Johnston Advances to Iowa High School State Softball Tournament

Find out who the Dragons will play in the 2013 quarterfinals Monday.

Toebben, Leader of Citizens for Quality Johnston Schools, Running for School Board

Three seats on the Johnston school board will be up for election this fall.

Recycle Your Household Hazardous Waste

Resident Reports Insurance Scam: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a mailbox was destroyed. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Burglary Suspects Charged After Police Chase: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a roommate reportedly stole items. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Teens Charged with Drug Possession: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a phony $20 bill was reported. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Polk County Men Getting Fatter Twice as Quickly as Women But Obesity Rates Across Iowa Rising

Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.

Iowa Get the Scoop on Alpha-1

Merle Hay Corridor Project Expected to Unfold Over 20 Years, but It Needs Support First

The project calls for future development along the Merle Hay Road gateway, but Johnston city officials said support will be needed from major retailers, a hotel developer, and community members to make it successful.

Saturn to be Perfectly Visible from Johnston July 19

Stargazers will be able to see Saturn's rings very clearly for the first time since 2006.

Move Over, Harry Potter: Butter Abe Lincoln to be Iowa State Fair Feature

This year's Iowa State Fair Butter Cow companion sculpture will honor the Lincoln Highway Bridge in Tama and 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

New App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored)

Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.”

Van Dee's Has Summer Treats and Eats

As the days bring in the heat, Van Dee’s Ice Cream Shope has not only treats, but eats, for anyone hungry for more than just ice cream.

Johnston Residents Urge Council to Eliminate Trails to Nowhere

City leaders have given the OK for work to progress to extend a trail from the Green Meadows West neighborhood.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

The History of RAGBRAI: Iowa Lt. Governor Announces Opening of Bike Exhibit in Time for 2013 Ride

The “Riding Through History” exhibition opens Friday at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. The exhibit highlights RAGBRAI as one of Iowa’s iconic traditions.

The Heat is On, but Just How Hot Will it Get in Central Iowa This Week?

A glance at the weekly forecast for Johnston.

Oakleafs/Capitals Tryout Registration Info

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Baseball Showcase Raises Money for Miracle League, Remembers Spenser Nelson

Baseball players from Johnston High School and around Iowa showed off their skills at the Never Say Can't Baseball Showcase July 14. The event was organized in memory of Spenser Nelson.

Best Iowa Blogs: Iowa City Flood Cleanup, Des Moines Home Expo 2013, Are Newspapers Dead?

Share your views, passion and experience. Blog on Patch.

Five Job Openings In and Around Johnston, Des Moines

Here is a look at who is hiring in and around Johnston for the week of July 14.

WATER GARDEN TOUR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 20

Metro Stars Basketball Tryouts

Metro Stars Basketball Tryouts

Horse Fans in Rural Iowa, 'Wow' Houses on Steroids, In Floor Heating: Homes For Sale in Iowa Real Estate

Plenty to see in Iowa real estate this weekend.

Talk Back: Supreme Court Again Backs Iowa Dentist Who Fired Attractive Employee

Des Moines Couple Arrested in Johnston Burglary Following Police Chase

Johnston and Des Moines police worked together to pursue and arrest two suspects in a Johnston house breakin.

Does a Smile While Scooping the Loop Mean True Love? On Craigslist, They Think So

The heart is a lonely and sometimes desperate hunter.