Johnston, IA

united states

Johnston sits northwest of Des Moines in Iowa's rolling prairie country. Take I-35 to Exit 131 (Merle Hay Road) or Exit 133 (University Avenue) from long distances, or use Iowa 141 for east-west travel. Popular local routes include Merle Hay Road south to Des Moines and connections to neighboring Clive and Ankeny. The city hosts a baseball development academy where future major leaguers train.