Aug 10, 2014 | Economic Development
Two housing projects are on the agenda for the Johnston Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2014. A final plat for Chesterfield Heights, subdividing 22.16 acres into thirty-three (33) single-family lots will be reviewed. The property is...
Jul 7, 2014 | Economic Development
An open house for the new Johnston Public Safety Building is planned for Saturday, August 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM. The new 46,000 square foot Public Safety Building will house both the Johnston Police Department and Station 39 for the Johnston Fire Department. The...
Jul 6, 2014 | Economic Development
The Betsy Hickok Quartet will headline this year’s Metro Arts Jazz in July in Johnston, scheduled for Sunday, July 20 from 6–8 PM on the grounds of Johnston Commons, located near the Johnston Public Library. The event is free and open to everyone. Food and drinks will...
Jun 24, 2014 | Economic Development
Enterprise Iowa/MidAmerica, which provides management services for JEDCO and the Johnston Chamber has posted a new position. The position is a Communications and Marketing Specialist. See the full position description for more information. Individuals who are...
Jun 20, 2014 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
One of the top 2014 priorities identified by the City Council earlier this year was to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of extending services to the areas north and west of Johnston. In a recent update to the City Council it was noted that a request for such a study...
Jun 19, 2014 | Economic Development
City of Johnston officials have completed the zoning and ordinance changes which are necessary to consider a developer’s request to create a new indoor shooting range facility in an established commercial area on Johnston Drive. The Board of Adjustment recently...