May 21, 2018 | Workforce Development
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced a partnership between the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Workforce Development to conduct laborshed studies across Iowa. The studies will begin in July and will be conducted at no cost to communities. Click...
Apr 21, 2018 | Workforce Development
Iowa Commercial Advisors (previously NAI Optimum) has entered into an agreement with Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services. Leadership within Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors will continue with Kurt Mumm as...
Feb 17, 2018 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
There are many reasons to locate and grow a business in the City of Johnston. We’ve highlighted a few in the February 16 issue of the Business Record (see page 15). From an outstanding workforce to prime commercial real estate...
Oct 25, 2017 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has expanded service on Local Route 5 to travel to the City of Johnston, running between the hours of 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM on weekdays along Merle Hay Road to the Johnston Public Library, on Monday, October 2nd this...
Mar 15, 2015 | Workforce Development
The city of Johnston is taking steps to become a Home Base Iowa community, where the city and businesses within our city commit to welcome transitioning military members and their families who are leaving military service and becoming Iowans. Camp Dodge, home to the...
Jun 16, 2014 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
The Johnston City Council recently joined other area communities with an endorsement of the Skilled Iowa Program. The Skilled Iowa Program utilizes the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a tool that assists both job seekers and employers by determining a...
