Feb 17, 2018 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
There are many reasons to locate and grow a business in the City of Johnston. We’ve highlighted a few in the February 16 issue of the Business Record (see page 15). From an outstanding workforce to prime commercial real estate...
Jan 17, 2018 | Economic Development
JEDCO member MidAmerican Energy Company has named a new president and CEO amid restructuring of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s executive management. Learn more about new President and CEO Adam Wright. Learn more here.
Jan 17, 2018 | Economic Development
Maj. Gen. Tim Orr, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, spoke to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate to provide his Annual condition of the Iowa National Guard speech on January 11, 2018. Click here to learn more.
Jan 17, 2018 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The City of Johnston has joined other Polk County communities requesting a special election for a Local Option Sales and Service Tax. On December 18th the Johnston City Council approved Resolution 17-376 establishing the ballot language for the March 6, 2018 special...
Jan 17, 2018 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council approved the Merle Hay Road Town Center Master Plan and Design Guidelines and incorporated them into the Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan, including the amended language related to stormwater management facilities. Review the Plan...
Jan 17, 2018 | Economic Development
The Annual Development Summary of the City of Johnston Community Development Department’s activities offers a summary of the development that occurred in 2017, and identifies trends we might expect into 2018 and beyond. Below are a few highlights from the...