Johnston

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Rethinking Jester Park 3:13 pm

Polk County Conservation has begun a master plan process for Jester Park, which originated in 1957 and is one of Polk County’s oldest and most popular destinations. A public meeting has been planned for 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jester Park Lodge. More

Kindergarten sign-up 3:10 pm

Johnston school district residents who have a child who will be five on or before Sept. 15, 2009, can stop at any of Johnston’s five elementary schools today between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. to register their child for kindergarten. More

Burglary watch 3:03 pm

The Johnston Police Department has received two reports of daytime residential burglaries since November. On Nov. 26, a resident in the 5700 block of NW 93rd Street returned home around 3 p.m. and found their residence burglarized, and a similar incident occurred on Jan. More

Tax rate cut on property mulled by Johnston leaders

A possible reduction in Johnston's property tax rate is on the table as city leaders discuss budget plans for the 2009-10 fiscal year, which begins July 1. More