Karaoke at Doc's Lounge

Steak Night at Doc's Lounge

JOHNSTON FARMERS' MARKET

Katinas Concert

May 4 JOHNSTON LIONS CLUB ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Open House at Renes Greenhouse Featuring KJJY Hosts, Sprint Car Driver

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night

Menace Camps

Menace Youth Academy Tryouts

Hominini Requiem Art Exhibition Opening Reception

CCC Easter Egg Hunt

Junior Menace

The Path to Poughkeepsie

LIVE MUSIC - DAMON DOTSON

While At Johnston Green Days, Take a Walk to Help Prevent Blindness

The Light the Night for Sight Walk will take place June 13 during Johnston's annual celebration.

Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Just How Cool and Rainy Will It Get in Johnston?

If you're planning to stick around Johnston this Memorial Day weekend, here's quick look at the weather for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day Collection Delay

Collection is delayed one day the week of Memorial Day in honor of the holiday.

FBI Now Investigating Claims of Alleged Illegal Activity During Bachmann Presidential Campaign

The Minnesota Congresswoman's former presidential campaign is facing a lawsuit that claims a supporter stole an email list from a Johnston volunteer.

How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.

Man Asking Girl for Directions Reportedly Exposes Himself: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a hit-and- accident occurred. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Owner Charged After Girl Bitten by Dog: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a couple of arrests were made for driving on invalid licenses. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

What's Open, What's Closed Memorial Day Weekend in Johnston?

The U.S. Postal Service will be closed for the holiday, but what other Johnston staples will you have to do without for a day?

Johnston Farmers' Market Season Opens Today

New to the market this year: vendors and customers can donate produce and staples like peanut butter, canned tuna, cereal and toiletries to the Johnston Partnership. The donations will be collected at the market, held at Johnston City Hall.

Johnston Girls' Tennis Squad Qualifies for State Tourney

The Johnston Dragons take on neighboring Urbandale High School Monday.

Weather Alert: Tornado Warning Issued for Polk County

Severe weather is moving through our area.

Coming Soon! Johnston Patch Gets a New Look

In one week, Johnston Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.

The Most Popular Baby Names in Iowa

How many Sarahs were born in 1991? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of Iowa baby names from 1910 to 2011.

This Week in Johnston Weather: Is There More Severe Weather in Our Future?

Find out what's in store for Johnston weather this week.

Gun Like One Used in Robert Kennedy's Death Turned in to Johnston Police

Residents could give guns they no longer had a use for to Johnston Police on Friday. One of the revolvers turned in was the same type as that used by Sirhan Sirhan to assassinate Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.

Update: Severe Weather Alert for Johnston Set to Expire at 10 P.M. Sunday

Polk County residents should keep their weather radios handy tonight, or download weather warning apps on their cell phones.

Iowa #*!*@* Nice: Iowans Are 'Goody Two Shoes' About Cursing But Could Say 'Please' and 'Thank You' More

We Iowans apparently watch our language, but we could stand to say "please" and "thank you" a bit more.

Travel Lightly: American Airlines to Let Customers Without Suitcases Board First

The airline, which serves the Des Moines Airport, is trying to speed up its boarding process by letting those without suitcases board first.

Best of Johnston Craigslist: Bicycle Beats Fathering Kids, Break Dancing in a Pancake House

Also, Patch offers advice to the lovelorn on how to stop wallowing in it. Please. You're making Patch want to poke her eye out with a stick.

Weird Iowa: Howling in Marion, Bus Goes Up in Flames, and Cat Playing Volleyball

Plus, an Ames professor says stores will soon scan your face, a Waukee road project is held up by an endangered bat species, a Johnston dad is in court after his son reportedly took a gun to school, and a West Des Moines math whiz with a perfect score.

Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

It's National Hamburger Month - How Will You Celebrate the Burger?

May is designated as National Hamburger Month. Johnston has quite a few choices to go out for a burger, and making your own is a perfectly acceptable way to honor the American delicacy.

Class of 2013: When is Johnston High School's Commencement?

Everything you need to know to attend next week's ceremony for Johnston High School graduates.

National Police Week 2013: Candles Raised for the Fallen, Including Two Iowans

People from around the country take part in a candle-light vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.