CITY NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2016
CONTACT US!
CITY HALL
6221 Merle Hay Road
PO Box 410
Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: 515-278-2344
Fax: 515-278-2033
MAYOR’S NEW YEAR’S EVE RUN FOR FOOD
Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is at it again!
She has issued a challenge to Johnston
residents this holiday season. The
Mayor will run one mile (beginning on
New Year’s Eve) for every bag of food,
personal items, or $10 donated to the
Johnston Partnership Food Pantry
between December 1 and 30. The
community delivered in a tremendous
fashion last year, and the Mayor ended
up running 191 miles. Thank you so
much for your generosity. Let’s see if we
can top 191 bags this year!
MAYOR
Paula Dierenfeld
252-8888
[email protected]
CITY COUNCIL
Gerd Clabaugh, Mayor Pro-Tem
252-7568
[email protected]
Matt Brown
986-5690
[email protected]
Tom Cope
278-7074 or 975-4590
[email protected]
David Lindeman
339-2008
[email protected]
John Temple
270-0611
[email protected]
JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
6700 Merle Hay Road
278-5233
JOHNSTON POLICE & FIRE
6373 Merle Hay Road
278-2345 (24 hours)
Emergency: 9-1-1
JOHNSTON PUBLIC WORKS
6400 NW Beaver Drive
278-0822
FAX: 727-8092
Three Drop-Off Locations:
Suggested Donation Items:
Johnston City Hall
Personal Items - Toilet paper, laundry detergent, Kleenex,
deodorant, shampoo and diapers.
6221 Merle Hay Road
Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Road
Johnston Partnership
5870 Merle Hay Road
Suite D
Food Items - Fresh, nutritious produce, and healthy, nonperishable, unexpired food items.
Monetary donations are always welcome, as the food pantry
is able to purchase needed items in bulk and cheaper than
the rest of the public can buy the same items. Your dollar is
stretched further when given to the Johnston Partnership.
The Johnston Fire Department is once again a part of
the public safety campaign known as “Keep the Wreath
Red,” which promotes fire safety as thousands of Johnston
residents begin to decorate for the holidays.
Firefighters have placed two wreaths outside the Public
Safety Building, located at 6373 Merle Hay Road, and
decorated each with a string of red lights. If a fire occurs
in the city that can be attributed to holiday decorations,
firefighters will replace one of the red lightbulbs with a
white bulb. The mission for our community is to safely
display holiday decorations and “Keep the Wreath Red.”
KNOW THESE IMPORTANT TIPS FOR WINTER IN JOHNSTON
Johnston’s snow ordinance is in effect any time snow removal operations are in progress, which means that parking is
not allowed on public streets at any time during snow removal operations in the city. When vehicles are off City streets,
Public Works crews can clear streets more quickly. Please remember it is also unlawful to place, throw or push snow onto
City streets from private property. You could receive a fine if you violate these codes. Please watch the City of Johnston’s
Facebook page, Twitter feed, and website for updates during snow events.
Clearing snow from all sidewalks adjacent to private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Sidewalks must be
cleared of snow within 48 hours after a snowfall. If snow accumulates to the point it covers a fire hydrant, please clear the
snow around the hydrant. This will save precious time in the event the fire department must access the hydrant during a fire.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE JOHNSTON POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S VACATION WATCH PROGRAM
The Johnston Police Department’s Vacation Watch Program is a great way to keep your home
safe while you are traveling this holiday season. Please call the Johnston Police Department
at 515-278-2345 to sign up today. The JPD also suggests asking a trusted neighbor, friend, or
relative to watch your house while you are away and warns against posting or sharing your plans
on social media sites. Learn more at www.cityofjohnston.com/vacationwatch.
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
JOHNSTON PARKS DEPARTMENT
6300 Pioneer Parkway
City Hall will be closed on December 23, 26
727-8091
and
January 2 due to the Christmas and New
FAX: 727-8092
CROWN POINT
COMMUNITY CENTER AND
SENIOR DINING CENTER
6300 Pioneer Parkway
251-3707
JOHNSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: KEEP THE WREATH RED
Year holidays. Trash and recycling pickup
days are not affected by the office closures.
The regularly-scheduled City Council
meeting will take place on January 3, instead
of January 2. Have a wonderful season!
For more information about the city, please visit www.cityofjohnston.com
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION BEGINS JANUARY 2
Christmas tree collection through Metro Waste Authority’s Compost It!
program will take place January 2-10. Trees are removed from the curb on
your regular garbage collection day. All trees must have a Compost It! sticker
attached and be free of decorations. Wreaths are not accepted. Stickers are
sold at participating grocery and hardware stores for $1.25.
HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY FOR JOHNSTON 50+ CROWD
Put on your dancing shoes for our 50+ Holiday Dance on Thursday, December 8 from 1 to 3 pm at Crown Point Community
Center, located at 6300 Pioneer Parkway. We will be tapping our toes to the music of the Scott Davis Band. Please call
Caroline at 251-3707 to make your lunch reservation. This event is sponsored by the Johnston Senior Advisory Board. To
learn more about a wide variety of senior activities in Johnston, visit cityofjohnston.com/seniors today!
For more information about the city, please call 515.278.2344