Johnston NewsLocal news for Johnston, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Johnston kids electrified by Camp Invention- July 18, 2008 Johnston uncovered more than 100 inventors this week at a camp at Summit Middle School.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/johnston-kids-electrified-by-camp-invention?... Johnston girls help others, learn value of home- July 18, 2008 Three Johnston High School students have returned from a trip they say makes them look at life more realistically, appreciate family more and be less materialistic.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/johnston-girls-help-others-learn-value-of-ho... Crime report -- Urbandale & Johnston- July 18, 2008 5000 block of 69th Street, July 8 - A woman reported the theft of a purse. 8660 Plum Drive, July 8 - A manager at Culver's restaurant reported a store video surveillance camera captured an employee stealing items from a cooler. 8100 block of Plum Drive, July 9 - A person reported that a brown yard waste container was stolen from a garage. 8100 block of Valdez Drive, July 10 - An Urbandale man reported the theft of a computer from his home. He told officers he found a side door and basement...http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/crime-report-urbandale-johnston-3?fromrss=1 Polk County extends congregate meals to Johnston- July 17, 2008 A few people gathered around a television set to try their hand at Wii bowling. Others sat at round tables, talking.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/polk-county-extends-congregate-meals-to-john... Ankeny tepid over continuing with Bravo- July 17, 2008 Ankeny City Council members have acted like wary art buyers in recent weeks - full of appreciation but slow to pull out the checkbook.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/ankeny-tepid-over-continuing-with-bravo?from... Group sues Johnston over rezoning- July 15, 2008 Approximately 85 people who live in an area expected to be annexed by Johnston have filed two lawsuits against the city, challenging the legality of city officials considering a rezoning request for part of the ...http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/group-sues-johnston-over-rezoning?fromrss=1 Eighth lender sues Regency- July 13, 2008 An eighth lender - this one owned by three credit unions in central Iowa - has filed a lawsuit accusing Regency Cos.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/eighth-lender-sues-regency?fromrss=1 Crime report -- Urbandale & Johnston- July 11, 2008 8228 Douglas Ave., July 1 - A Kum & Go employee reported the theft of $20.25 in fuel. 3201 86th Street, July 1 - A driver's-side window was broken while a vehicle was parked at St. Andrew's Apartments. 4000 block of Greenview Drive, July 1 - An Urbandale man reported a person had shot out the window to his vehicle with a BB gun. 3800 Merle Hay Road, July 1 - Police charged a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old with shoplifting for reportedly stealing less than $200 worth of merchandise from...http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/crime-report-urbandale-johnston-2?fromrss=1 Johnston creates parks unit, taps Ward- July 11, 2008 Ron Ward is ready to take parks and recreation in Johnston to the next level as he becomes director for a newly created department.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/johnston-creates-parks-unit-taps-ward?fromrs... Johnston joins metro salt storage pact- July 10, 2008 Johnston stands to save money by joining eight area communities in paying for and using a $1.2 million metropolitan salt storage facility, officials say.http://www.topix.net/city/johnston-ia/2008/07/johnston-joins-metro-salt-storage-pact?fromr... |