Posted in All-Library News

City Employee Newsletter

   July 8, 2021

The city’s communications department has started a bi-weekly employee newsletter. The first edition is included below for those that don’t have a city/library email address. If you have news that you think should be included in the newsletter, let me know.



City of Johnston Employee Newsletter
Welcome to the first employee newsletter. This newsletter will be sent twice a month, the day after the Johnston City Council meetings. We hope you find the information useful and a way to stay connected. Thank you!


Kari Allen (Parks Department) took this beautiful photo. She captured the image over the holiday weekend by the Simpson Barn. Send your pictures of the city to mvanderlinden@cityofjohnston.com to be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
Find out what’s happening within our city


Doug Sandvig retired yesterday after 26 years with the City of Johnston as a Building Official. We thank Doug for his years of service and dedication to the City. He will be missed! Congratulations!
City News


Bryan Burkhardt was sworn in as newest council member at the City Council meeting on July 6.
His term will expire Dec. 31, 2023.


To check out our latest infrastructure, parks and trails, and other city projects click the photo above to visit our projects page. The projects with an update this week include; NW 54th Ave., NW Beaver Dr., and NW 62nd Ave./Merle Hay Rd.


Sign up for the Mayor’s Run for the Trails. The annual Mayor’s Run for the Trails will be Saturday, August 21 at 8 a.m. starting at Terra Lake Park. To register click the photo above to be directed to the site.
Movie in the Yard
City Council, staff, friends, and family enjoyed a test run of movies in the Yard last week. We look forward to many more to come!
Private Development Projects Update
The City of Johnston, in partnership with Hansen Companies, is redeveloping the Norwest quadrant of NW 62nd Avenue & Merle Hay Road into a mixed-use entertainment/shopping/office development.
Initial Site Improvements are scheduled to be completed in July/August 2021. The initial improvements include parking for the overall site, site utilities, a central green space named “The Yard,” which will include a splash pad and ice/rink, and the new Johnston City Hall.
Additional commercial buildings will follow the completion of these initial improvements, with the first building anticipated to break ground in the fall of 2021. 
Employee News
Teresa Rotschafer’s granddaughter competed at the National United States Tumbling & Trampoline Association Championships last month. She placed 2nd overall in trampoline in her class (National runner-up) and 11th overall in mini-trampoline (in which she had won State here in Iowa).
A new resident called to thank our Public Works team (specifically Denny and Brady) who were very polite and professional while changing a battery on his water meter. He mentioned how they went above and beyond to answer all of his questions. He had nothing but great things to say. Thank you for all the work you do to keep our city running and residents happy.
Teresa Rotschafer’s newest grandbaby, Waylon Ray Merriam, was born on May 3rd. What a bundle of joy! Congrats!
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
July 7 Christine Kane-Finn, Library
July 8 Tyler Hardenbrook, Fire
July 10 Daniel Schneider, Fire
July 10 Ryan Wheeler, Fire
July 18 Michael Gaskins, Public Works
Work Anniversaries
July 11 Elvir Hasanovic 16 yrs., Parks
July 11 Kari Allen 16 yrs., Parks
July 11 David Croll 16 yrs., Comm. Dev.
July 13 Adam Hoffman, 7 yrs., Fire
July 14 Craig VerHuel 13 yrs., Fire
July 15 Sarah Gerke 2 yrs., Library
July 17 Travis Wuebker 15 years, Fire
July 17 Shawn Benberg 15 years, Fire
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date! The Johnston Town Center Grand Opening will be on Saturday, August 28! There will be food, fun and live entertainment. We hope to see you all there! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
As a reminder, please send any news you would like to share in our employee newsletters to mvanderlinden@cityofjohnston.com. Thank you!
Upcoming City, Community Meetings and Events
  • Johnston Farmers Market: Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Lunch and Lures: July 7, 18, 24, 11:30-1 p.m.
  • Fishing Buddies: July 7, 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Yoga by the Lake: July 10, 8-9 a.m.
  • Planning and Zoning Meeting: July 12, 7:00 p.m.
  • Yoga by the Lake: July 17, 8-9 a.m.
  • Library Board Meeting: July 15, 5:30 p.m.
  • Intro to Kayak Fishing: July 18, 3-5 p.m.
  • City Council Work Session: July 19, 6 p.m.
  • City Council Meeting: July 19, 7 p.m.
  • Beginner Fishing Workshop: July 24, 4-6 p.m.
  • Sundae in the Park: August 8, 6-9 p.m.
  • Mayor’s Run for the Trails: August 21, 8 a.m.
  • Johnston Town Center Grand Opening: August 28


Johnston City Hall
6221 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-278-2344
Fax: 515-278-2033

Facebook ‌


Twitter ‌


YouTube ‌


Instagram ‌
City of Johnston | 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Unsubscribe melton@cityofjohnston.com
Update Profile |Constant Contact Data Notice
Sent bycommunications@cityofjohnston.com

powered by

Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.

Try email marketing for free today!