Jul 29, 2015 | Economic Development
During a worksession held prior to the July 20th City Council meeting, the Johnston City Council along with Johnston residents discussed options for trail locations on NW 60th Avenue. The City of Johnston presented three different trail options to evaluate,...
Jul 21, 2015 | Economic Development
The development of Apartment projects near Merle Hay Road continues with the approval of the Final Plat for The Gardens Apartments Plat 1. At their meeting on July 13, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for the construction of 72 apartment units...
Jul 21, 2015 | Economic Development
At their meeting on July 13 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Official Zoning Map for 4.48 acres from R-1, Single Family Residential District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District. The rezoning was requested by a property owner at 6995...
Jul 20, 2015 | Economic Development
A draft Interchange Justification Report for I-35/I-80 and Iowa Highway 141 (Rider Corner) is now available for review. Future plans for the Rider Corner interchange are of interest to the citizens of Johnston, Grimes and Urbandale. The interchange plans include the...
Jul 17, 2015 | Economic Development
The number of townhomes in Johnston continues to grow. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Johnston Commons Brownstones 3 at their meeting on July 13. Prior to this year the land was zoned C-2, Community Retail Commercial...
Jul 8, 2015 | Economic Development
The Iowa Department of Revenue has partnered with the Center for Business Growth and Innovation at the University of Northern Iowa to provide free tax webinars to small business owners on IASourceLink. A free online webinar on sales and use tax for Iowa businesses is...