GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CARTS PROPER PLACEMENT

The snow has arrived, but do you know where to place your garbage and recycling cart during pick up day? There are ways you can help avoid the mess and frustration for the snowplow drivers and the recycling and trash haulers.

1. The carts should be placed wit...

FISH ATTRACTORS ADDED TO TERRA LAKE PARK

The Johnston Parks Department has added evergreen trees to Terra Lake to improve visitors' chances of catching fish. Fish attractors have been proven to be very successful in lakes and ponds that do not pose enough natural structure or cover for fish to t...

JOHNSTON CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

JOHNSTON RATED AT OR ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE IN 39 OF 42 AREAS

The City of Johnston is pleased to announce a new scientific survey that shows our community rated at or above the national average in 39 of 42 areas that were assessed.

“City leaders are evaluating all of the feedback within the survey to improve Johnston...

MAYOR HAS RAN 256 MILES OF HER 580 MILE JOURNEY

Mayor Paula Dierenfeld has checked off 256 miles after the community responded in a tremendous way to her food pantry challenge. In December, the Mayor asked residents to donate bags of food or personal items, as well as monetary contributions, to the Joh...

FREE FIREWOOD AT TERRA PARK

Did you know you can pick up free firewood here in Johnston? Just stop by the west end of Terra Park, located at 6400 Pioneer Parkway, and pick some up today! Due to the presence of Emerald Ash Borer in Iowa, this firewood may only be transported within P...