Jacob St Construction
Construction on SE Jacob St from SE 1st St to SE 6th St will start this spring. In the summer of 2021, crews reconstructed the water main. This year they are going to finish the project by resurfacing the road. That means crews will tear up the existing surface, remove it, and put down new concrete. They will also be doing stormwater improvements that will help with localized water flow in the area. Construction is expected to take most of the summer of 2022. We appreciate the public's patience during this multi-year project.
Trail Ridge Rd Construction
Crews will be installing a new water main on Trail Ridge this summer from SE 6th to SE 2nd St. The current water main is undersized for the amount of residents that it serves. It is important to replace this aging infrastructure before issues start to happen. This project will take most of the summer to complete. Thank you for your patience during this project.
Governors Days
Governors Days is June 9th-11th and is in a new location this year! All events will take place at the Grimes South Sports Complex. Learn more about the Grimes Chamber & Economic Development event at the link below.
GrimesPlex Update
At the May 10th and 24th City Council meetings, the Council voted to approve the real estate gift agreement of 62-acres and the $12 million dollar donation for GrimesPlex. The City is grateful for Hope Development's generosity and continued support of our community! This is one of many Council action items that will happen to make GrimesPlex a reality.
22 on 22
Celebrate Grimes by cleaning up trash and entering to win a $50 gift card from a local establishment! As part of the #22on22 campaign, we are asking residents to pick up 22 pieces of trash and post a picture with the City's Facebook page (@CityofGrimes) tagged and include #22on22. Drawings will be done in May, June, July, and August. We'll post the results on Facebook on the 23rd of those months (or the next business day). Keep in mind some privacy settings may keep us from seeing your posts. If you'd like to be included in the drawings, please make your post public.
Grow Gold Compost
Ever wonder what happens to the yard waste you set out for collection? It's turned into compost that can be used to promote healthy, lush plant growth without the use of chemical fertilizers. Learn more about Metro Waste Authority's program, check availability, and purchase compost at the link below.

New Cardboard Dropoff
The cardboard drop-off on Main St is moving! A new, larger container is now at 901 NE Main St. This new container slides open and is designed to keep cardboard from blowing out of the container. There is also a container at the Public Works building at 1700 SE Destination Dr available to use. The containers at 410 SE Main Street have been removed. Thank you for doing your part and recycling!
Tree City USA Award
The City was recently honored with the 2021 Tree City USA Award by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa DNR. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, have either a city forester or an active city tree board; have a tree ordinance; spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program; and have a tree planting and maintenance plan.
Water Quality Report
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Grimes is now available at the link below. This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. Please call 515-986-3036 if you would like a paper copy mailed to your home.
Thank You Jay Brewer
The public is invited to a reception honoring Jay Brewer for all his many years of services to the City of Grimes residents through Grimes Volunteer Support Services. The reception is on Tuesday, June 28th and will be in Room 402 at the Grimes Community Center, 410 SE Main Street from 4-5:30 pm.
Fireworks
Grimes residents are allowed to set off fireworks on specific dates and times during the year. Fireworks are allowed July 1st - July 8th between the hours of 9 am - 10 pm. On July 4th they are allowed from 9 am - 10 pm. They are also allowed on December 29th - January 3rd from 9 am - 10 pm. On December 31st the hours are extended to 12:30 am on January 1st (City Code Section 6-4-12).
Events and Reminders
  • June 9th-11th — Governors Days
  • June 14th — City Council Meeting
  • June 22nd - Park Board Meeting
  • June 28th — City Council Meeting
  • June 28th — New Library Groundbreaking
  • July 4th — City Buildings Closed in Observance of Independence Day
  • July 12th — City Council Meeting
  • July 26th — No City Council Meeting
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