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Good morning to you Johnston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston farm leaders are pressing Congress on soaring diesel costs
  • Why NATO's leader came to Johnston to spotlight Iowa's global role

Also on today's calendar: Parkinson's Strength and Balance and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September 28, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.com) — One of this issue's top items comes from Johnston, where the Iowa Corn Growers Association has urged the state's congressional delegation to act quickly on relief from high diesel costs. The broader roundup also covers Fort Madison preservation fundraising, regional education honors, preschool support, football, and rising gasoline prices across Iowa.
   

• Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership (senate.gov) — Iowa's long-running partnership between the Iowa National Guard and Kosovo is being honored in a new U.S. Senate resolution, and NATO's secretary general just visited the Guard's Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston to highlight the relationship. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst say the 15-year collaboration strengthens security and deepens ties between Iowa and one of Europe's most pro‑American countries.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for barista - Store# 65528, 1ST & DESTINATION DRIVE - GRIMES in Grimes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

Urbandale

  • Urbandale woman allegedly violates sex-offender rules (theperrynews.com)
  • Buc-ee's Founder Says the Chain Will Focus on Expanding in Conservative States - Here's Why (financebuzz.com)
  • LIST: Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards in central Iowa (ourquadcities.com)

Ankeny

  • New brain health rooms aim to help Ankeny students with mental health challenges (who13.com)

Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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