The Johnston Town Center will soon feature a synthetic ice rink. City crews began assembling the rink late last week. The ice rink is expected to officially open on Saturday, November 27, to the public. The ice rink will be available to guests to skate on their own during the approved hours before this date. The exact date is yet to be determined. Thank you to all our team members for their efforts on this installation. It was no easy feat! Learn more about the ice rink here.
City News
The Johnston Police department is sponsoring its sixth annual Beards Behind the Badge fundraising event to raise money for the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. We encourage all departments to get involved. Any City employee can participate in the fun. The last day to register and pay will be this Friday, November 5. SGT Zach Grandon is the primary point of contact to get involved.
In September, the Moe Town BBQ crew stopped by the Johnston Grimes Fire Station for a BBQ competition. Moe Cason is a pitmaster and a Des Moines native who has a BBQ competition series on HSTV. Take a look at Moe’s day at Station 39 and find out who won the wing showdown. Watch the episode here.
Employee News
Election Day
Tomorrow is election day for city council, mayoral and school board elections around the state. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. statewide. As long as you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. You can find your polling place here.
Donations for Deputy Decker
Tragically, Deputy Fire Marshal Joel Decker’s home burned down this past Sunday. The family lost everything in the fire. We will be collecting funds at City Hall to purchase gift cards to help the family begin replacing items. Please contribute whatever you can before this Thursday, November 4. You can bring cash into City Hall or Venmo @CD-Szot or Paypal @szotc. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Free Flu Shots for Johnston Employees
City of Johnston employees and family members are eligible for a free flu shot at the Johnston Hy-Vee (5750 Merle Hay Rd). Stop into the break room at City Hall and pick up a voucher. Bring the filled-out voucher to the pharmacy and receive a free flu shot. This offer is available until November 30. Hours for flu shots are: Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday – Friday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Upcoming City, Community Meetings and Events
City Council Work Session: Monday, November 1, 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting: Monday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Fall Cleanup: November 4-6
Planning and Zoning Meeting: Monday,November 8, 7 p.m.
City Offices Closed: Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11
City Council Work Session: Monday, November 15, 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting: Monday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Library Board Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 5:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 6:30 p.m.
City Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25
City Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Day holiday, Friday, November 26
