Make & Take Craft, Prepare Fair - And More Weekend Events in Johnston and Metro Area

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Kwahadi Dancers Entertain Hundreds at St. Paul Presbyterian Church

Johnston Boy Scout Troop 44 hosted Kwahadi Dancers this week.

What Fairy Tale Upset a Four-Week Top 5 Redbox Pick?

From a comedy duo to a commune of misfits, there's something for everyone in this week's Redbox Top 5.

Dream Big With Plants Finale, Music on the Patio - And More Around Johnston

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Terra Park Is for the Birds and Bird Watchers

The Iowa Young Birders is a new organization dedicating to instilling a love of bird watching in youth.

Johnston Library Offers New Online Music Service

Library members now have access to more than 3 million songs through the new program.

Where in Iowa Are the Fish Biting this Weekend?

Check Patch's weekly central Iowa fishing report for Aug. 10-12.

Interactive: Browse Johnston Garage Sale Locations and Items in our Map

Click on the purple "Sale" balloons to access location, time and item information. View a larger version by clicking on the labeled button below the map.

Shock City Verizon Wireless Reports $1,143 Theft: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls July 24 and July 25. Take a look at the reports.

Stolen Wallet Leads to $5,700 Theft: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls July 25 and July 26. Take a look at the reports.

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday; What's On Your List?

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It's the non-essentials that have us scratching our heads.

Business After Hours Rescheduled, Back-to-School News - And More Around Johnston Today

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Cops Against Cancer to Host BBQ Fundraiser This Weekend

Tickets can still be purchased for the event and all proceeds will benefit the non-profit, which provides financial assistance to families and individuals battling cancer.

Drought 2012: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Recommends Disaster Designation for Polk, Other Iowa Counties

The historically low levels of precipitation has led to Department of Agriculture head Tom Vilsack to declare 42 Iowa counties primary natural disaster areas.

Iowa Jobs Around Johnston: Pioneer, DMACC, Johnston Community Schools and More

Looking for a job in the community or nearby? Johnston Patch will bring the classifieds for the week of July 29 to you.

Urbandale's Kingery Family is Proud Winner of Royce White-Signed Basketball

Patch teamed up with the Walnut Creek YMCA to raffle an autographed ball during the Capital City League's Tournament.

Johnston Real Estate: Newly Listed Homes

Check out our weekly real estate listings.

Vote For Johnston's 'Best of' - And More Around Johnston Today

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Johnston's Helland Working In North Dakota, Plans to Keep Iowa House Seat

The Des Moines Register reported Helland began a post with the North Dakota GOP earlier in July.

Searching For School Supplies? We've Got Your Lists Here!

Johnston Schools start Aug. 16.

Johnston Woman Sues Michele Bachmann, Former Campaign Aide

The lawsuit filed Monday centers on who allegedly took a private email list and used it for the failed GOP presidential campaign of the Minnesota Congresswoman.

Did Gasoline Prices Drop in Johnston This Week?

Where will you fill up this week?

UPDATE: Urbandale Man Dies after Boating Accident at Saylorville Lake

Two children wearing life jackets were pulled safely from the water.

Final Night of Adjutant Concert Series - And More Around Johnston

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Dog Bite, Domestic Dispute: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls July 22. Take a look at the reports.

Contractor Reports $1,550 of Electrical Cable Stolen: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls July 23. Take a look at the reports.

Top 8 Stories on Johnston Patch in July

See what everyone was talking about in July on Johnston Patch.

Teen Charged with Public Intoxication, Urinating in Public - Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls July 22 and 23. Take a look at the reports.

Planning & Zoning Meeting, Readers' Choice - And More Around Johnston

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RAGBRAI in Review

Did you miss some of our RAGBRAI coverage? Or were you on the ride and want to relive some of it as you settle back into work? Check out these links to get your RAGBRAI fill.

Are You Bulletproof? Author discussion at Johnston Public Library - And More Weekend Events

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Weird Iowa: Hating the Hawkeyes, Mooning Neighbors, Anatomical Graffiti, Freakish Heat and RAGBRAI Craziness

Weird anti-Hawkeyes complaint, weird exposure, weird weeklong trek add up to Weird Iowa.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Aug. 3 in Johnston And Des Moines Metro

Mark your calendars — Iowa's sales tax holiday is just around the corner.

Music on the Patio, Glow in the Dark Party - And More Around Johnston

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Johnston Reminds Residents to Curb Water Use

As the drought continues, the city and Des Moines Water Works is reminding residents of the plan to cut water use by 10 percent.

Where in Iowa Are the Fish Biting this Weekend?

Check Patch's weekly central Iowa fishing report for July 27-28.

Interactive Map: Browse Johnston Garage Sale Locations and Items For This Weekend's Sales

Click on the purple "Sale" balloons to access location, time and item information. View a larger version by clicking on the labeled button below the map.

UPDATED: Johnston Community Schools Administrator Resigns

Jim Casey served as associate superintendent of human resources.

Branstad Says Police and Fire Should Contribute to Pensions

Gov. Terry Branstad said in an interview this week that local fire and police officer should be splitting the cost of pension funding with local government.

Des Moines Water Works Asks Residents, Businesses to Reduce Water Use by 10 Percent

Emergency plans are being developed in case water supply levels reach the crisis stage.