May 16, 2014 | Economic Development
The City of Johnston Economic Development Committee has completed the review of proposals submitted for real estate services relating to the Merle Hay Road Gateway project. Interested developers and brokers, particularly those with a background in retail or hotel...
May 16, 2014 | Economic Development
The site plan for the new Johnston High School advanced through the review process at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 12, 2014. Johnston Schools officials are preparing to begin the construction bidding process, and City approval of the site plan is...
May 15, 2014 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
A recent study conducted by Iowa Workforce Development provides information to employers and economic developers about the availability of workers in the Johnston area. The study examines the “laborshed” for Johnston, Grimes and Urbandale, and provides...
Apr 10, 2014 | Economic Development
The liquidation of merchandise is nearly complete and the marketing of the American TV & Appliance building and site is now active. The sale of the facility by the receiver to a developer (Clark Street Development based in Chicago) is nearly complete. Due...
Mar 22, 2014 | Economic Development
You are invited! The next two years are shaping up to be an active period for road improvements and infrastructure in Johnston: 100th Street, NW 62nd Ave., NW 70th Ave., Beaver Drive, and the East Side Infrastructure project are all on the drawing board. Not to...
Mar 13, 2014 | Economic Development
The Johnston Leadership Series continued on March 12, 2014 with a focus on city government. City Administrator Jim Sanders led an informative discussion about the operations of the City of Johnston, and participants also engaged in a case study discussion about the...
