Johnston: Enjoy January Thaw Part Deux this Week, As Cold Air is Around the Corner

Sure you'll get a three day weekend, but that doesn't mean you'll want to go outside.

Johnston School Board Approves Bond Petition; Seeks 525 Signatures

Find out where and when to sign the new petition. If enough signatures are collected, a bond election will take place June 25.

What’s Open, What’s Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Johnston

Only about a third of the nation’s businesses will close today to observe MLK Day.

Weird Iowa Rewind: $16,000 Missing Ring, Healing with Magnets, Even Burglars Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

The weird that was in the first full week back to work in 2013.

IRS Announces New 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions.

It's tax time again in Johnston and elsewhere. Standard deductions will increase, but the ceiling for itemized deductions decrease in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year and places in the area where you can go to get your

Don't Forget: 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration Begins Today

A child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten if he or she is 5 years old as of Sept. 15, 2013.

Johnston Middle School Mock Trials Team Received Recognition at State Tournament

Several teams from JMS competed in the state mock trial tournament Dec. 6-7.

Traffic Alert Extended: Water Main Being Repaired on Northwest Beaver Drive

The repair is only expected to take one day.

Credit Card Fraud, OWI - Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 10 and Jan. 11. Take a look at the reports.

Police Blotter Rewind: OWI, Harassing Notes

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 3 to Jan. 8. Take a look at the reports.

Damaged Computers: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan.8. Take a look at the reports.

Stolen MacBook Pro: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 8. Take a look at the reports.

Harssing Note Left on Teens Car: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 4 to Jan. 8. Take a look at the reports.

Teen Trespassed from Johnston High School, OWI: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 3 to Jan. 5. Take a look at the reports.

Eat at Johnston Panera Tonight, Help Johnston Music Department

Stop by Panera from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and 10 percent of proceeds will be donated to Johnston Vocal Music Department.

Johnston Middle School Parent Upset After R-Rated Clip Shown in Math Class

Troy Gomez complained to district officials last week after a portion of the trailer for "Texas Chainsaw 3D" was shown during his son's class.

Best of Craigslist: Not Just for Creepy, Nutzo People Seeking 'Cute' Feet

Do you check Craigslist daily to see if anyone has posted anything about you? And if you do, is this "normal"?

Check Out These New Johnston Homes

There are several new homes listed in Johnston.

'Looper' or 'Ted' Which Film Topped Redbox This Week? And New Releases

Check out the Top 5 rentals at Johnston Redbox kiosks this week, along with new releases at Family Video.

Special Weather Alert: Johnston

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a weather alert for Johnston and other parts of the Des Moines metro.

Johnston and Metro Weekend Events: Show Choir Events, World’s Toughest Rodeo, Iowa Home Show, Plus Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Johnston and the metro, including “The Monster Under the Bed,” and Iowa Energy basketball.

Johnston Council Votes to Add Third Pump to Beef Up City's Water Supply

The council voted 5-0 to approve a $84,600 contract for the third pump to better serve residents north of Merle Hay Road and along Beaver Drive.

Johnston High School's Synergy and Innovation Kick-Off Show Choir Competition Saturday

The groups have been rehearsing for months for the show choir season.

Weird Crime Rewind: Spongebob Coins Missing, $900 Pizza Fight, 'Criminal Mischief With the Cheese'

Also, a Farm Bureau Financial Services employee was allegedly caught on video urinating on female coworkers’ chairs.

Johnston, Help Us Write History on Historic Nexus of Inauguration, MLK Day: Call for Uploads

Whether you're celebrating President Obama's inauguration to a second term, serving others to commemorate the Martin Luther King holiday or both, make it part of the permanent historic record on Johnston Patch.

Suspicious Phone Call, Scratched Car: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Jan. 2 to Jan. 3. Take a look at the reports.

Police Blotter Rewind: Vehicle Damage, BB Gun Shooting

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. Take a look at the reports.

Domestic Dispute, Threatening: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. Take a look at the reports.

Juvenile Charged For Shooting Cars with BB Gun: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Dec. 30. Take a look at the reports.

Smashed Windshield, Flattened Tires: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. Take a look at the reports.

PHOTOS: Middle School Show Choirs Perfect Performances Before Competition

The Johnston Middle School show choirs begin competition Friday and Saturday.

Johnston High School Launches iPad Initiative

The year new brings an all-new method of learning to Johnston High School seniors using iPads.

UPDATE: Johnston High School Play Canceled

Because of concerns about the shortened rehearsal schedule, the Johnston High School winter play was canceled Wednesday morning.

January Thaw: Johnston Weather Looks to Warm this Week

Expect some chance for precipitation, but temperatures should stay about freezing this week.

Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot? An Update on the Flu Season Peak

CDC reports flu is widespread and continuing to increase. See where you can get a flu shot in Johnston.

Lawson Elementary Pack 29 Dedicates Flag at Johnston Public Library

The flag will be displayed in an engraved box purchased by the Pack.

Johnston Middle School Show Choirs Kick-Off Competitions This Week

Impact and Sound Advice have been hard at work perfecting their performance pieces.

From The Mayor's Desk: 2012 Brought Continued Growth, Significant Challenges, and Outstanding Accomplishments to Johnston

Mayor Paula Dierenfeld reflects on the past year, while looking forward to all that 2013 holds.

2012-2013 BCS Championship Game: Who's Playing, Lines, Television Schedule

The Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame for the BCS Title Monday night.

Cameron Carico + 10 Foundation Donates Money Raised from Golf Classic

The Cameron Carico Memorial Golf Classic in September raised money for a student assistance program.