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Johnston Town Center Grand Opening
The Johnston Town Center Grand Opening will be on Saturday, August 28, starting at 3 p.m. We welcome all employees (regardless if you are a Johnston resident) to join us!
Below is a schedule of events:
Food trucks and concession stand: 3-9:30 p.m.
Splash pad and inflatable: 3-5:30 p.m.
City Hall tours: 3-5 p.m.
Artists on The Yard : 3-5:30 p.m.
Dance performances: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Ripples ribbon cutting: 4 p.m.
Story time with the Johnston Public Library: 5:15-5:45 p.m.
Aticketwill be required for the following events:
Opening performance by Jason Walsmith (The Nadas): 7 p.m.
Paper lantern parade: 8 p.m.
Headliner performance by Maddie Poppe: 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks display: 10 p.m.
If you and your family are interested in attending the evening ticketed performances, please let your director know how many tickets you’d like.
We ask to keep ticket requests to four or less unless you have a larger immediate family planning to attend. There is limited space in The Yard, and we need an accurate headcount. We ask that staff only request tickets if they are actively planning to attend. If you previously ordered tickets online, you do not need to request tickets through Janet and Adam.
While the printed tickets have a row and seat, we will not have assigned seats for people like you would have at a normal concert. The seating is general admission, so please bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating and be aware that no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. There will be a beer and wine garden open in the evening. Event parking is available at the Junior High Building. >> Learn more
City News
Join the City of Johnston, Johnston Community School District, and Johnston Community Education on Sunday, August 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of music and ice cream, with an extra sprinkle of fun! A variety of youth organizations will be on hand providing information on youth activities. Hop into the cab of a city snowplow, explore a fire engine and sit shotgun in a Johnston police vehicle! The 1902 Simpson House museum will be open for tours during this event. The event will take place at Johnston Commons.
The Mayors Run for the Trails is quickly approaching! Lace up those shoes and join us on Saturday, August 21. The kid’s runs will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. Post-race food will be available for the finishers and prizes will be given to the top men and women in each age group. If you do not run, no problem. You can come out and walk the 5K. The cost to enter is $35 until Aug. 7. From Aug. 7 to race day, the cost is $40. However, shirt size is not guaranteed after Aug. 7.Sign Up Here
Private Development Projects Update
Johnston Crossing LC is preparing to start work on a new 50 unit senior income-restricted apartment project along NW Johnston Drive. With the development of this project the city has acquired land along NW Johnston Drive for the development of a public dog park. The dog park will be constructed separate from the apartments.
Employee News
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Jack Grell was hired this summer with the Parks Department Seasonal Staff. Welcome, Jack!
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Ryan and Caroline Wilwerding participated in a Kids Warrior competition. Ryan received 3rd place overall in his age group and Caroline received fifth place.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
August 3 Brynne Burrough, Fire
August 4 Bobbie Jo Richmann, Admin
August 4 Scott Towers, Fire
August 6 James Mart, Public Works
August 10 Anthony Trejo, Police
August 11 Scott Richmann, Police
August 11 Dreama Deskins, Library
August 11 Jeffrey Leitch, Fire
August 13 Andrew Holm, Library
Work Anniversaries
August 4 Audie Carman, 14 yrs. Public Works
August 6 Grant Selby, 3 yrs., Public Works
August 8 Brook Hansen, 8 yrs., Fire
August 9 James Slack, 8 yrs., Police
August 12 Janet Wilwerding, 4 yrs., Comms.
August 16 Elvir Hasanovic, 16 yrs., Parks
August 16 William Giusto, 4 yrs., Fire
August 17 Shane Kinsey, 16 yrs., Public Works
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.
Sundae in the Park: August 8, 6-9 p.m.
City Council Work Session: August 16, 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting: August 16, 7 p.m.
Mayor’s Run for the Trails: August 21, 8 a.m.
Johnston Town Center Grand Opening: August 28, 3 p.m.
