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Also, don't miss Child Care Collaborative of Iowa on the Johnston Patch calendar

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Good morning Johnston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston police helped crack a suburban stolen-car and gun case
  • Where Johnston ranks in the latest statewide football playoff picture
  • Johnston family joins others in remembering Jean Hagen's life and legacy

Also on today's calendar: Move & Groove and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suburban Iowa teens flee stolen vehicle, hole up in apartment with six guns as police close in (northiowatoday.com) — Johnston police helped Clive and Urbandale officers track four teens who fled a stolen vehicle and were later found in an Urbandale apartment with six guns, four confirmed stolen. The ongoing investigation includes possible additional charges and drug evidence, and police are urging residents in Johnston and nearby suburbs to lock vehicles and remove keys and valuables.
   

• Iowa high school football Top 10s: RPI ratings, rankings released for all 7 classes (kcci.com) — Johnston's football team is sitting at 5-1 and ranked second in Iowa's Class 5A RPI, putting them firmly in the championship conversation with three regular-season weeks left. The statewide rankings show how Johnston stacks up against traditional powers like Southeast Polk, Ankeny, and Dowling, giving local fans a clear picture of the playoff race.
   

• Service 10/09/2026 10:30 am (kgloam.com) — A Johnston family is among those mourning Jean Ardis Hagen, a longtime Lake Mills resident remembered for her warmth, humor, and dedication to keeping relatives connected. Services and visitation are scheduled in Lake Mills later this week, with a livestream option for those, including Johnston-area relatives and friends, who cannot travel but wish to honor her life.
   

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    Tuesday October 6
  • Baby Storytime →
    Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Server in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Store Supervisor in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

  • Health experts say now is the time to get your annual flu shot (who13.com)
  • DCG Volleyball Finish Last Tournament of the Regular Season (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

Urbandale

Ankeny

  • Hockenson's big day, Nwankpa's first pick lead Iowa roundup (who13.com)
  • 'I'm fortunate to survive': Soldiers wounded in Iran say medical system broken as it 'took too long' (fortune.com)
  • Soldiers Seriously Wounded in Iranian Drone Strike Say the Military's Medical System Failed Them (military.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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