Feb 11, 2016 | Economic Development
JEDCO Members Weigh In On Development Priorities JEDCO Members who attended the Annual Meeting on January 28th were asked to identify their top five priorities from a list of potential action steps being considered for the Johnston community. The priorities were...
Feb 10, 2016 | Economic Development
It has been several weeks since the merger of DOW and DuPont was announced. Decisions about the future of Pioneer have yet to be made. The creation of a new agricultural enterprise, and the changes that will come with it, is a subject on the minds of many –...
Jan 19, 2016 | Economic Development
The Johnston Community has experienced considerable change over the last year. From one corridor of the City to the next development and change can be observed. Along with growth and development the population of Johnston continues to rise. A special census is...
Dec 21, 2015 | Economic Development
As plans for a new 100th Street interchange off of Interstate 35/80 develop, it has become clear that the future development of the area north of the interstate is of interest for many people. In this area the communities of Urbandale, Grimes and Johnston meet. NW...
Dec 21, 2015 | Economic Development
On Monday, December 21st the City of Johnston held a public hearing and approved their Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2017. The Council has discussed the proposed Capital Improvement Plan during several work sessions throughout October and November. The City is...
Dec 8, 2015 | Economic Development
Georgia based Carmike cinema is investing $2.2 million in a comprehensive remodel of the popular Johnston movie theater complex. The update will include new seating, self-serve ticket kiosks and new self-serve drink dispensers. On Monday, December 7th the Johnston...
