by Phil Dunshee | Nov 12, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
The Johnston City Council recently received an update on plans for constructing a new trail or “Side-Path” on the east side of NW 86th street between NW 54th Ave. and NW 62nd Ave. The project has been included in the City’s capital improvement plan, and bids are...
by Phil Dunshee | Nov 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council recently approved the Thrive 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The document covers a wide range of topics including land use, natural resources, transportation, housing, economic development, utilities, and parks, trails and recreation. Does this mean...
by Phil Dunshee | Oct 20, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
UPDATE – November 5, 2020 Following months of work and a final review of recent comments received about the Thrive 2040 – City of Johnston Comprehensive Plan, the Johnston City Council formally adopted the plan at their meeting on November 2, 2020. The...
by Phil Dunshee | Aug 18, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Metronet, an Indiana-based telecommunications company, has sought permission to build out a fiber network to serve the residents and businesses in the Johnston community. The network would serve “no less than 90% of the community, which is currently not being...
by Kati Ross | Aug 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Snyder and Associates has been hired to develop a master plan for the Iowa Highway 141 corridor from North of NW 70th Avenue in Johnston to Iowa Highway 415 in northwest Johnston. Synder and Associates will focus on the build-out of the corridor, including...
by JEDCO Staff | May 27, 2020 | Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
Corteva Agriscience and John Deere Financial have long been important figures in the agriculture industry, but they may now be more important than ever as we endure this pandemic. Not only does our food supply depend on companies like these two JEDCO members,...