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Hello Johnston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnston's First Baptist Church is celebrating 175 years of faith
  • How Johnston volleyball will respond after its first loss

Also on today's calendar: Johnston Iowa Dems Annual BBQ Picnic and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines marks 175 years of history and faith (kimt.com) — Johnston residents are invited to celebrate 175 years of the First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines, which has worshiped at its distinctive spired building in town since 2002. Longtime members and the pastor reflect on the congregation's deep roots, challenges with shrinking membership, and their hope-filled focus on faith and community for the future.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Northwest Rolls to Its Fifth Straight Win (maxpreps.com) — Johnston High's volleyball team took its first loss of the season Tuesday, falling 3–0 on the road to Northwest but still holding a solid 2–1 record. The Dragons pushed a tight first set before fading, and now quickly turn around for another key matchup against Dowling Catholic at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
   

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