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Hi Johnston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new trauma kits could save lives in Johnston classrooms
  • Why Iowa corn growers in Johnston are pressing Congress on diesel
  • Why NATO's top leader came to Johnston's Guard headquarters

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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local firefighter union provides 'Stop the Bleed' kits for Johnston, Grimes classrooms (who13.com) — Johnston classrooms are being equipped with new "Stop the Bleed" trauma kits, giving teachers tools to control severe bleeding until first responders arrive. Provided by the Local 4835 Firefighters Union and the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District, the kits will cover every Johnston classroom, with plans to expand later to churches and community centers.
   

2. September 25, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.com) — Johnston is the base for the Iowa Corn Growers Association's new push urging Iowa's congressional delegation to ease diesel costs, a move that could matter to many commuting or farming residents. The same statewide roundup notes rising gasoline prices, regional school honors, and local sports, giving you a quick snapshot of what's happening across Iowa right now.
   

3. 260923-Z-XK345-1001.JPG (af.mil) — Johnston's Iowa National Guard Joint Force Headquarters just hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, marking the first visit of its kind and spotlighting the city's role in global security ties. Leaders highlighted Iowa's long-running partnership with Kosovo, where Guard members train alongside the Kosovo Security Force and support NATO missions that grow from work based in Johnston.
   

4. 4 juveniles charged in connection with vehicle theft spree across metro (who13.com) — Johnston is among several metro communities hit in a recent vehicle theft spree that led to 18 charges against four juveniles. Polk County deputies say cars and items, including firearms, were stolen across multiple suburbs, and more charges may follow as the investigation continues with help from other local police departments.
   

5. ICGA Calls on Iowa Congressional Delegation for Diesel Fuel Relief (morningagclips.com) — Based in Johnston, the Iowa Corn Growers Association is urging Iowa's congressional delegation to provide temporary diesel tax relief as harvest begins with fuel near $6 per gallon. The group wants permission for on-road trucks to use tax-exempt dyed diesel, arguing it would ease financial and mental stress for farmers statewide.
   

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