by Leah Champion | Apr 17, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
For many years there has been growing anticipation about what developments might occur in the 120 acres which is north of the new Johnston High School and bounded by NW 70th Ave. The picture is getting more clear as representatives of the Bright Family Foundation have...
by Leah Champion | Mar 14, 2019 | Economic Development
While technical innovation historically has been a driving force behind economic development in Iowa – some of the leading industries including agriculture, advanced manufacturing and software – one noteworthy area that has seen a tremendous amount of growth is the...
by Leah Champion | Mar 7, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The City of Johnston announced Wednesday that it would be updating its Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan over the course of the next year. Coordinating efforts to update the plan are Johnston’s Planning and Zoning Commission and the Johnston City Council, with...
by Leah Champion | Feb 25, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
MidAmerican Energy Company demonstrated its commitment to customer fairness and renewable energy growth in Iowa by announcing Wednesday its support for House Study Bill 185. Also known as the “Solar Options Lead to Affordable Renewables (SOLAR) Act,” the legislation...
by Leah Champion | Feb 13, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council held a public hearing on February 4, 2019, and approved the first reading of an amendment to the ordinance governing Electronic Message Center Signs. Current policy limits Electronic Message Center Signs to displaying only one color at a...
