Yard Waste Collection Starts April 4th
Yard waste collection begins on April 4th. Grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste will be picked up on the same day as trash collection. To purchase your first cart, renew your cart sticker, or purchase bags, visit the link below or call 515-244-0021.
Tree Planting April 30th
Celebrate Arbor Day and plant a tree! Join the City of Grimes at the Sunny Hill Cemetery on April 30th to help plant trees from 9 – 11 a.m. Thank you to Black Hills Energy, Trees Forever, and MidAmerican Energy for helping to make this event possible.
City-Wide Garage Sale May 6th & 7th
The City-Wide Garage Sale is May 6th and 7th. Residents are welcome to host garage sales on these designated dates from their Grimes homes. If you would like to be included on a map that will be published by the City on social media, please click the link below.
Spring Cleanup May 9th & 10th
The Spring Cleanup is a chance to put any items that are too big for your trash cart out on the curb for pickup. Collection days are on your trash day on Monday, May 9th or Tuesday, May 10th. Learn more about what you can and can’t put out at the link below or call 515-244-0021.

Tire Drop-Off May 9-13th

Old tires will not be picked up during the City-Wide Cleanup, but Metro Waste Authority has an easy way to make sure they are disposed of properly. Please drop them off at 1700 NE Destination Drive May 9-13th from 7 am - 3 pm.
GrimesPlex Update
At the March 22nd City Council meeting, the Council approved an agenda item regarding a donation of $12 million and the land for GrimesPlex from Hope Development. This Council action authorizes some engineering and legal work that will be brought back to the Council for further discussion and a final decision at a later date.
Spring/Summer Program Guide
From Tiny Kickers to the Adults Bags League, Grimes Parks and Recreation has an activity for every member of the family. Check out the Spring/Summer Program Guide and register at the link below.
Library Receives Donation
Thank you MidAmerican Energy! At the March 8th City Council meeting, the Grimes Library was presented with a $25,000 gift from MidAmerican Energy for the new library. This is part of $854,737.62 raised from grants, individuals, and business donations.
City Hires Additional Staff
The City is growing! Recently, the City of Grimes hired four new staff members. Whitney Tucker joined as the newly created Marketing & Communications Manager. The Parks & Rec Department added two positions, Rec Specialist Shelley Ford and Customer Service Representative Jennifer Whitham Johnson. Development Services also added a new position, Assistant Planner Molly Mannel. Welcome to the City!
Work for the City of Grimes
Come work for one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. The Public Works Department is currently seeking multiple Seasonal Streets and Seasonal Parks positions. The Parks and Recreation Department is also looking to hire a Recreation Coordinator, part-time Recreation Specialist, part-time Program Supervisors, and part-time Program Assistants. Learn more and apply at the link below.
Events and Reminders
  • April 4th — Yard Waste Collection Begins
  • April 12th — City Council Meeting
  • April 26th — City Council Meeting
  • April 30th — Arbor Day Tree Planting
  • May 6th - 7th — City-Wide Garage Sale
  • May 9th - 10th — Spring Cleanup
  • May 9th - 13th — Tire Drop-Off
  • May 10th — City Council Meeting
  • May 24th — City Council Meeting
  • June 9th-11th — Governor's Days