Mar 7, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The City of Johnston announced Wednesday that it would be updating its Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan over the course of the next year. Coordinating efforts to update the plan are Johnston’s Planning and Zoning Commission and the Johnston City Council, with...
Mar 1, 2019 | Economic Development
Peoples Company and Diligent Development teamed up March 1 to present the 12th Annual Builder and Developer Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. Development trends, as well as local and national housing trends, were addressed by three different keynote...
Feb 25, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
MidAmerican Energy Company demonstrated its commitment to customer fairness and renewable energy growth in Iowa by announcing Wednesday its support for House Study Bill 185. Also known as the “Solar Options Lead to Affordable Renewables (SOLAR) Act,” the legislation...
Feb 22, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The next phase of the Merle Hay Trail project will proceed with the approval of a contract to construct the trail segment between NW 62nd Avenue and Merle Hay Road via NW 59th Court. Johnston residents will be able to connect from the NW 62nd Avenue trail, travel...
Feb 20, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
If you have observed Birchwood Court (east of NW 86th Street and adjacent to the I-35/80 interchange in Johnston), you know that developments to the east have been a long time coming. Hurdles relating to the creation of a connecting road with NW 54th Avenue have...
Feb 13, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council held a public hearing on February 4, 2019, and approved the first reading of an amendment to the ordinance governing Electronic Message Center Signs. Current policy limits Electronic Message Center Signs to displaying only one color at a...
