Johnston House a Steal at $160,000, to Be Sold As Is

If you have the time to invest in this house it's a steal.

What to Look for at 80/35 Festival

Fans of 40 music acts will converge on Des Moines this weekend for the 80/35 music festival at Western Gateway Park.

Smurfs Help Us Make America Bluetiful (Sponsored)

Make America bluetiful by performing good green deeds in your town and supporting the Smurfs message of living in harmony with the environment. Sponsored by Smurfs 2.

Fun and Easy Fourth of July Recipes

Celebrating Independence Day should be stress-free and fun! These easy-to-make recipes bring a patriotic flair to any party or gathering.

Johnston Ranked This Week Among Iowa High School Baseball Teams

See where the team landed in the latest standings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Police Investigate Underage Drinking Party: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a man was charged with public intoxication after he was found laying in the grass. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Students Offer Free Face Painting at the Johnston Farmers' Market

Local cosmetology students will be on hand to do the face-painting.

What's Open, What's Closed on Fourth of July in Johnston?

You can shop and eat and play, but you can't bank, ride the bus, or mail a letter.

New Yorker Cover: Is Sesame Street an Appropriate Prop for Commentary on Gay Marriage Ruling?

Fraudulent Charge Reported on Walmart Online Account: Johnston Police Reports

Also, an arrest was made on an outstanding warrant. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

One-Year-Old Reportedly Left Alone in Parking Lot: Johnston Police Reports

Also, an arrest was made for public intoxication. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Feature Your Business or Employee in the Johnston Business Spotlight

Fill out this short form and we'll feature your business on Patch. Scroll to the bottom of the form to find the submission button.

5 Years Since Iowa Banned Smoking in Most Public Places

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Johnston School Logo Gets a Facelift

The school district unveiled the new logos Monday.

511 Website Handy for Summer Travel

This Week in Johnston Weather: What's the Forecast for Fourth of July?

A quick look at the weather for the week of July 1.

An Apology for Karaoke Gone Bad – But Not as Bad as Craigslist Daters’ Luck

Also, the next stop was semi-well-adjusted young adulthood and she just plain missed the bus.

Where Can Johnston Residents Celebrate the Fourth of July?

Your best bet is neighboring Urbandale.

Reader Suggests Naming School for Johnston Grad Killed in Afghanistan

A Patch reader has suggested re-naming a school in honor of a Johnston High School graduate who was killed in Afghanistan. What do you think?

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 June 30.

Local Non-Profit Raises $60,000 at Annual Golf Event

Youth Homes of Mid-America’s 16th Annual Golf Classic was held Monday, June 10.

Townhome Features 9-Foot Ceilings, Roomy Kitchen: Johnston House of the Week

This two-bedroom, two bathroom townhome features an eat-in kitchen plus a formal dining room and fireplace.

Signup Open for Never Say Can't Baseball Showcase

Johnston parents have organized a showcase for current freshman and sophomore baseball players. Sign up is under way and proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Miracle League of Des Moines.

Movie Reviews: 'White House Down', 'The Heat', 'Man of Steel' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in Johnston, including "World War Z" and "Monsters University". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Construction on New Johnston High School to Start in Spring 2014

Passage this week of a $41 million bond measure will set a series of construction projects into motion for the school district.

Iowa State Fair Announces New Foods for 2013

A bacon-wrapped riblet on-a-stick and a shrimp corndog are just one of many deliciously sinful new foods on this year's Iowa State Fair menu.

Today is HIV Testing Day

Your Guide to Real Estate Open Houses in Johnston for Week of Aug. 2

Search for open houses at homes for sale in Johnston and around the metro.

Girl Receives Harassing Message: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a case of identity theft was reported. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Man Charged with Burning Woman's Clothes: Johnston Police Report

Also, a fake check was mailed to a Johnston resident. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Driver Charged with Drug Possession, Trying to Elude Police: Johnston Police Reports

Also, four Urbandale men were charged with public intoxication. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Jethro's BBQ is Coming to Johnston

The restaurant will mark the fifth Jethro's in the Des Moines metro. Groundbreaking is expected to occur next month.

DuPont Pioneer Opens Innovation Center in Johnston

The 3,500-square-foot facility will provide a place for collaboration between DuPont and its partners.

'Justice and Tolerance Win the Day': Johnston Residents on Gay Marriage Ruling

The United States Supreme Court ruled the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, a law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by the states, was unconstitutional.

Ice Cream Social

Defense of Marriage Act Struck Down by Supreme Court

Central Iowans React to U.S. Supreme Court DOMA Ruling

On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court ruled the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, a law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by the states, was unconstitutional.

Never Say Can't Baseball Showcase

Supporters Thrilled as Johnston School Voters Approve $41 Million Referendum

Plans for a new Johnston High School and renovations to the existing building and other structuers can proceed after voters OKed a bond measure Tuesday.