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Johnston dedicates military veterans memorial

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:26:00 CDT

The dedication of Johnston's first veterans memorial will take place Monday after a year of fundraising and construction. With the disbandment of American Legion Post No.

Crime Report -- Urbandale & Johnston

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:08:00 CDT

7201 Douglas Ave., May 14 - Police responded to a report of graffiti on the building of Big Sky Bread. 8601 Douglas Ave., May 14 - Police responded to Hy-Vee on a report of someone obtaining prescription drugs with a false prescription.

Engaging students? There's an app for that

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:00 CDT

The plan to put iPads into the hands of every Johnston High School student starting in the fall was approved this week by the Johnston school board.

Majority whip Helland faces primary challenger in Highfill

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:29:00 CDT

Jake Highfill, 22, is challenging incumbent Erik Helland, 32, in the June 5 primary to be the Republican candidate for the Iowa House District 39 seat in November's election. The winner of the Republican primary will run against Democrat Kelsey Clark.

Jester Park elk and bison plaza opening is Wednesday

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:31:00 CDT

The Jester Park Elk and Bison Educational Plaza has been completed and the grand opening of the exhibit will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at shelter No. 6.

Dragon Days event nets $2,427 for schools

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:29:00 CDT

The week of April 23-29 was the second annual Johnston Hy-Vee Dragon Days, a fundraising initiative for all Johnston schools.

Volunteer in the Des Moines area

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:00 CDT

The Downtown Community Alliance is seeking volunteers for the Des Moines Arts Festival June 22-24.

'Faces of WWII' exhibit in Johnston

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:00 CDT

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, located at Camp Dodge in Johnston, is hosting a photographic exhibit titled 'Faces of World War II - Clarke County, Iowa.' The exhibit is by Grand View University professor emeritus William Schaefer.

Whitver: Property tax reform fails to pass this session

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:59:00 CDT

Last week, the Iowa Legislature finally completed its 2012 session. The session went into overtime again this year, lasting almost a month longer than scheduled. Although the session is over, there is still a lot of work left to be done.

'Your journey is just beginning,' Johnston grads are told

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:29:00 CDT

Johnston schools Superintendent Clay Guthmiller offered a sincere congratulations to the Johnston High seniors graduating Saturday night.