Highway 141 Corridor Study

Snyder and Associates has been hired to develop a master plan for the Iowa Highway 141 corridor from North of NW 70th Avenue in Johnston to Iowa Highway 415 in northwest Johnston. Synder and Associates will focus on the build-out of the corridor, including...

Ignit Project To Ignite Merle Hay Road Corridor

The Johnston City Council has approved a development agreement with Ignit Sports and Fitness. Ignit has proposed the construction of a 208,500 square foot recreation facility that will house an indoor track, field house, classrooms, meeting space, and multipurpose...

Thrive 2040 Nears Finish Line

The City of Johnston has just released a clean draft of the 2040 comprehensive plan. This follows months of community engagement and planning disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The comprehensive plan serves several purposes, including the following: A guide for...

Small Business Recovery Grant Program Awards

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and the City of Johnston have completed the review of applications for assistance from area businesses affected by the COVID-19 closures and restrictions. Eighteen Johnston businesses are expected to receive financial...

Investments in Infrastructure Move Forward

Several important and very visible infrastructure projects have continued to advance in Johnston despite the disruptions created by COVID-19. The Hansen Company has been hard at work building the new City Hall at Town Center. The exterior limestone panels, wood, and...