Mar 19, 2020 | Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council fulfilled a pledge to use most of the proceeds from the recent local option sales tax increase to reduce the property tax rate. The combined tax rate will be $10.63 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation compared with a rate of $11.65 in...
Mar 17, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development
Public officials at all levels are working hard to figure out what the best steps are to protect public health and the economy. On the health front – we are focused on information being provided by authoritative sources including the CDC and the Iowa Department...
Mar 16, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Image Credit: Ignit The City of Johnston and Ignit Sports and Fitness are actively considering a collaboration to bring one part of the Merle Hay Road Gateway vision to fruition. As currently described, a 30 acre site west of Merle Hay Road and just to the south and...
Feb 13, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Examining Johnston’s Thrive 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the evolution of land use categories in Johnston. A city comprehensive plan has a strong focus on land uses – answering the fundamental questions: “How can I use my land?” and “What can I...
Feb 12, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The City of Johnston is moving forward with a significant update to its comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan serves several purposes, including the following:A guide for current and future land uses – a “road map,” if you will – that can inform citizens,...
Nov 19, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
In the past month the City has continued work on several community amenity projects, including the Trestle Bridge replacement, the Pioneer Parkway Trail and a new water trail access point at Lew Clarkson Park. Here is a brief update on each. Trestle Bridge...
