From its humble beginnings as Johnston Station to today’s thriving suburb of 26,000 residents, Johnston characterizes strategic growth management. By balancing business development with quality-oflife investments, the city has created a model for sustainable suburban expansion that serves both long-established corporations and young families seeking community. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Community State Bank (CSB) www.bankcsb.com Established in 1902, Community State Bank (CSB) is one of Central Iowa’s largest community banks. Backed by parent company QCR Holdings Inc., CSB combines big bank capabilities with local expertise and a community bank experience. CSB provides tailored solutions in banking, lending, treasury management, and wealth services. n Catering by Cyd www.cateringbycyd.online Named best caterer in Des Moines for multiple years running, Cyd Koehn is the go-to choice for business catering. From working lunches to executive receptions, she delivers fresh, locally sourced food with precision, heart, and exceptionally high standards—backed by a skilled, professional team. CateringbyCyd.online — serving Des Moines for 25+ years. Mayor Dierenfeld highlights public safety as fundamental to economic development. “One of our other top priorities is public safety in our community,” she states. “We put a lot of focus on making sure that our police department and our fire district are well staffed and well equipped.” She connects this directly to business retention: “If you can’t assure a business that if they have a fire or if they have a major incident at their facility requiring police response, then they’re vulnerable, existing wherever they are.” 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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