Rib Contest Kicks off Green Days Tonight

Johnston Firefighters to Hold Green Days Pancake Breakfast

World Blood Donor Day with the American Red Cross and Nexcare give

Vote on Johnston Schools' $41 Million Bond Issue Friday at Library

Residents in the Johnston school district can vote on the bond referendum Friday, June 14, at the Johnston Public Library. The district says about 850 absentee ballots have been cast so far.

Newly Listed Homes For Sale on Johnston Real Estate Market Week of August 15

Find homes for sale in Johnston on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Find a Yard Sale, Garage Sale or Estate Sale in Johnston (Searchable Map)

The map shows where and when sales are happening in Johnston. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.

What's Happening Thursday at Johnston Green Days?

Light the Night for Sight Walk, plus a rib cookoff and other events start the festival on Thursday night.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Polk County?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Johnston Shares What Our Dads Taught Us

J.D.'s Great Summer Adventure

Expansion at Current HS Site is Only a Short-Term Solution

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Cops Called to Fight Between Mother, Daughter: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a resident reported a hit and run accident. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Do Your Kids Need a School Physical? Here's How They Can Get One for Free

All Polk County students can attend the event on Saturday, June 27.

Camp Dodge Summer Concert Series Features The Nadas

The popular Des Moines band will perform Thursday at Camp Dodge in Johnston. The concert series is free.

Post Your Johnston Yard Sales

ICYMI: Six Inspiring Iowa Stories to Brighten Your Day

From Johnston's Brian Carico to Waukee's Katie Mangan and Sherri Sinclair, Iowans are sharing their inspirational stories and efforts to help others.

Johnston Green Days: Come for Rib Night, Stay for Carnival, Bands, Parade and More

The annual summer festival kicks off Thursday with a Regional Business After Hours and Rib Cookoff.

Bring it On: Youths Ready to Compete in Bill Riley Talent Search

Which area youth has the talent to compete at the Iowa State Fair. Attend Saturday's talent show at Johnston Green Days to find out.

This Week in Johnston Weather: Keep Those Sunglasses Out, Everyone...

A glance at this week's forecast for Johnston and the central Iowa area.

Oh, Floppy – Say It Isn't So?

Protestors gathered at the State Historical Building Sunday to save the 30-year star of the "The Floppy Show" on WHO-TV, whose display at the museum will be retired to make room for a new one.

What Does Your Dad Mean to You?

As Father's Day approaches, consider honoring the men most influential in your life by sharing their stories in Local Voices on Johnston Patch.

Dream Vacation Registry? What A Great Idea!

Iowa Principal and Cancer Survivor Shares His Journal

David Welter, principal of Holmes Junior High School and 2012 Middle Level Principal of the Year, opened his journal to the public while fighting cancer, in hopes of encouraging others.

Green Days: Johnston Police to Hold Open House and Spaghetti Feed

The police department is teaming up with Johnston Hy-Vee to offer you all the spaghetti you can eat during Green Days.

Best Iowa Blogs: From Flood Recovery to Summer Recipes to the Iowa Arts Festival

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

Best of Craigslist: Pre-Caucus Garage Sale Fundraisers to Ship Godless Liberals Out of State?

Also, Craigslist daters just can’t catch a break, cheaters are advertising and victims are still wallowing in it.

This Week at the Library...

Weird Iowa: Weird Powder Scare, Shoutout to Iowa, Ducklings Cause Car Crash

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

Top 9: Big Bank Blamed in $215M Theft, Buzzers to Block School Intruders, City Bans Controversial Surveillance Tactic

WOW Homes for Sale: Heated Workshops, Modest Beginnings, and Luxury Mansions: Peek at Iowa Real Estate

Today's tour of Iowa real estate listings includes a heated workshop in Marion, access to Saylorville Lake and a unique kitchen in West Des Moines.

Five Job Openings In and Around Johnston, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Johnston for the week of June 7.

Six Inspiring Iowa Stories to Brighten Your Day

From Johnston's Brian Carico to Waukee's Katie Mangan and Sherri Sinclair, Iowans are sharing their inspirational stories and efforts to help others.

Watch Out for Floating Debris If You're Boating on Saylorville Lake for Free Fishing Weekend

Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend starts Friday and the Department of Natural Resources says your chances are good of snagging a white bass or bluegill at Saylorville Lake.

Why Yes, You Really Should Use A Travel Agent.

Movie Reviews: 'The Purge', 'The Internship', 'Now You See Me' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in Johnston, including "Fast & Furious 6" and "After Earth". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Voting on Johnston Schools' $41 Million Bond Issues Starts Friday

Residents in the Johnston school district can cast their ballot Friday, June 7, at Horizon Elementary School in the district's bond referendum.

Johnston House of the Week: Hiking Access to Saylorville Beach

This house close to Saylorville boasts a fire pit, three fireplaces and unlimited nature and wildlife views.

Johnston Native, Band Member in Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Gives Iowa Shout-out Onstage

Nora Kirkpatrick, who grew up in Johnston, is an accordion player for popular band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who performed in Des Moines June 5.

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