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🌱 Patch AM: How Johnston residents can honor Iowa’s military nurses next month
Make time for Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ on the Johnston Patch calendar
Good day Johnston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Johnston residents can honor Iowa's military nurses next month
- What to know about the congressional debate coming to Johnston
Also on today's calendar: Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to Dedicate New Military Nurses Exhibit (ottumwaradio.com) — A new exhibit honoring Iowa's military nurses will be dedicated at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston on Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m. Residents are invited to attend the free public ceremony, hear from distinguished nurses, and be among the first to explore stories of Iowa nurses' service and sacrifice in wartime and peace. 
• Iowa PBS to host 4th Congressional District debate (ottumwaradio.com) — Iowa PBS will host a 4th Congressional District debate at its Johnston studios on Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m., with no live audience. Johnston viewers can watch live on Iowa PBS or online as candidates Dave Dawson and Chris McGowan field questions on their priorities and plans for representing western and northwestern Iowa.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Des Moines Singles Happy Hour - 55+ →
The Cork 50131, 6205 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Library Board Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
5:30 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
6:30 pm - Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour →
Cozy Cafe Johnston, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston
8:00 am - Walk for FTD - Des Moines →
Terra Park, 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston
9:30 am - City Council Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Johnston City Hall, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
7:00 pm - Realtor Success Symposium →
7390 Northwest Beaver Drive, Johnston
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Art Committee →
3600 86th Street, Urbandale
4:00 pm - Afterschool Fun STEM: Pasta Model Cell →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
4:15 pm - Library Board of Trustees →
Grimes, IA Calendar
5:00 pm - City Council - September 15, 2026 →
3600 86th St, Urbandale
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- K1 Speed posted a job opening for Cashier Supervisor in Grimes. Apply here.
- Transforming Age posted a job opening for The Arbordale - Housekeeper in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- Bentley Ridge Tree Farm's fall festival draws record crowds after successful growing season (weareiowa.com)
- William Penn Fifth at Grinnell Invite (oskynews.org)
Urbandale
- Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 6-12 (desmoinesregister.com)
Ankeny
- Iowa Corn Growers discuss policy priorities at annual summit (kmzu.com)
- Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/14/26 (radioiowa.com)
- September 14, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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