May 12, 2015 | Economic Development
The Iowa DOT held a Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at the Giovannetti Community Shelter in Urbandale to discuss the proposed improvements at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 interchange (Rider Corner) in Polk County. The meeting was an open forum and...
May 11, 2015 | Economic Development
At their meeting on Monday, April 20th the Johnston City Council considered initiating a PUD Amendment to Parcel D of the Birchwood Crossing PUD to allow motorcycle sales and service and to further allow interstate oriented signs for their proposed project. The...
May 7, 2015 | Economic Development
JEDCO Member Lithia Motors, Inc. hosted the May DSM Magazine unveiling at their newly expanded Audi Des Moines showroom in Johnston on Tuesday, April 28th. The unveiling event drew a large crowd and allowed members of both the Johnston and Greater Des Moines...
Apr 23, 2015 | Economic Development
A public information meeting will be held to discuss the proposed improvements at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 interchange in Polk County. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 5th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Giovannetti Community Shelter in Walker Johnston...
Apr 2, 2015 | Economic Development
A large number of Johnston residents drive past the front gate of Camp Dodge along NW 70th Avenue on a daily basis. Those Johnston residents and many Central Iowans are aware of Camp Dodge, but they may not fully appreciate the economic impact it has on both the City...
Apr 2, 2015 | Economic Development
The annual Johnston Economic Development Forum took place on April 1, 2015 at the DuPont Pioneer Carver Center in Johnston. The event included comments from Mayor Paula Dierenfeld, and featured a presentation from guest speaker Major General Timothy Orr, The Adjutant...