Johnston News

DES MOINES The Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for families whose children are getting treatment at local hospitals.

Matt Wilson has a made a living off turning what may be junk to one person into treasure for another.

The Iowa Supreme Court is ruling on a lawsuit filed by residents of 2 Des Moines apartment buildings who say their buildings were infested with bedbugs.

YEAR MEETING ANNOUNCED May 9, 2013 Source: AgGateway We're only 6 weeks away from the 2013 AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting in Johnston, Iowa, June 17-21. Still on the fence? Here are five reasons to register now: 1. This affects your business!: You'll hear updates on the Standardized Precision Ag Data Exchange project, the Tonnage Reporting Project for ... (more)

"I joined the military because my grandfather was a big influence on me and also to help pay for school.

C. William "Bill" Moulton, 81, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, following a long and courageous battle against Wegener's disease.

Held in check offensively from start to finish, the Dodgers dropped an 8-0 decision to third-ranked Johnston inside Dodger Stadium.

Johnston police say school officials have removed an unloaded handgun from a second grade student who arrived at school with the gun concealed.

In this Sept. 10, 2010, file photo, Iowa Democratic Senatorial candidate Roxanne Conlin speaks to reporters following an appearance on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" in Johnston, Iowa.

5233 Stoney Creek Court, April 19 -- A woman reported her car was broken into while parked at the Wynnsong Theater and a bag was stolen.

A Johnston woman whose allegedly stolen email list is a focus of an Iowa Senate ethics investigation says she welcomes the latest disclosures in the case, including statements "that denote first-hand knowledge of the crime." Barb Heki served as a coordinator of home-school supporters for U.S. Rep.

The area many residents know as "the original Johnston" could get an update with changes to roads, lighting and sewer and stormwater systems.

Area Village Inn restaurants are getting face-lifts. Cosmetic changes to the insides and outsides of the eateries are being completed on a staggered schedule.

Work has begun on phase two of the Southwest Irvinedale Drive reconstruction and finishing touches are being added to the first round of the project.

The Iowa Supreme Court said Friday a central Iowa police officer was not justified in stopping a car with license plate covers the officer said were tinted and ruled that evidence collected leading to the driver's drunken driving conviction must be thrown out.

7111 Aurora Ave., April 15 -- A 17-year-old boy was charged with disorderly conduct after reportedly fighting with another student in a classroom at Urbandale High School.

With the guidance of Urbandale Police Officer Jeff Casey, the students participated in discussions about keeping away from drugs, guns and other dangerous situations.