by Phil Dunshee | Mar 17, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Plans for new construction in Windsor Office Park continue to move forward with the approval of a site plan for Impact 7G and the preparation of a Development Agreement with Setpoint Mechanical. The Development agreement with Setpoint would provide a forgivable loan...
by Phil Dunshee | Mar 16, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
There was hope that the Trestle bridge reconstruction would occur in 2021, but trail users will have to be patient for a while longer. Because this is a multi-jurisdiction project, involving the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Polk County Conservation and the City of...
by Phil Dunshee | Mar 16, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Update – March 16, 2021: The Johnston City Council has finalized the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Learn more here. City staff have prepared an infographic to summarize some of the highlights. Most of the information in this article, originally published on January...
by Caitlin Clement | Mar 1, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Membership Updates
A recent press release from MidAmerican Energy Company assures Iowans that they are here to help after the effects of the February cold snap. In light of the recent cold snap that affected most of the central U.S., JEDCO member MidAmerican Energy Company sent out a...
by Kati Ross | Feb 23, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council and staff taken several actions recently in support of developments in Johnston. Here are some key highlights. Budget plans are nearly complete, and it appears the City will keep the property tax rate the same: $10.63 per $1,000 of valuation....
by Phil Dunshee | Feb 23, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
In conjunction with a community/citizen survey, the City recently sponsored a survey of Johnston businesses to gauge their opinions on topics such as the quality of city services, the impacts of COVID-19, broadband telecommunications services and rating the City as a...
