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Coffee in hand, Johnston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston's 22 license plate cameras are monitored and what they cost
  • When the Iowa governor candidates will debate live from Johnston

Also on today's calendar: Tummy Time at the Library and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnston police share results of license plate readers in city meeting (kcci.com) — Johnston residents are learning how the city's 22 automated license plate reader cameras, costing about $70,000, have helped police make more than 80 arrests since 2020. In a work session with city leaders, the police chief outlined oversight, internal investigations, and monthly integrity audits for potential misuse, though no formal action was taken yet.
   

• Sand and Lahn to face off in first of four Iowa gubernatorial debates (axios.com) — One of Iowa's four gubernatorial debates between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn will be hosted Oct. 21 at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston, putting the statewide race briefly in the local spotlight. The debates will probe billion‑dollar incentives, farm-economy pressures, and how each candidate might break with party lines, with multiple TV and streaming options to watch.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

  • Health experts say now is the time to get your annual flu shot (who13.com)
  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand draws 1,800-plus to Polk County event (nonpareilonline.com)
  • DCG Volleyball Finish Last Tournament of the Regular Season (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

Urbandale

  • Urbandale to reduce lanes on Douglas Avenue as 1st step to downtown revitalization (weareiowa.com)
  • Growing young musicians: Quad City Symphony Orchestra expands educational programs, and with it, youth artistry (qctimes.com)
  • Carlisle food pantry distributes food during 'special opening' as water restrictions continue (weareiowa.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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