Home Base Iowa Fireworks Show
Bring a chair or blanket and get ready for the show! The Home Base Iowa Fireworks show presented by the Grimes Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and the City of Grimes will be on the evening of July 4th at the Grimes South Sports Complex at 10 pm.
Fireworks Reminder
Grimes residents are allowed to set off fireworks on specific dates and times during the year. Fireworks are allowed July 1st through July 8th between the hours of 9 am and 10 pm. On July 4th they are allowed from 9 am through 11 pm. They are also allowed on December 29th through January 3rd from 9 am to 10 pm. On December 31st the hours are extended to 12:30 am on January 1st (City Code Section 6-4-12).
New Library Preview
A new public library building is coming to the City of Grimes! The library will open fall of 2023 and will feature a drive-thru book drop and pickup, expanded collection, large children's area, story time room, sensory room, five study rooms, public meeting rooms, teen floor, fireplace, and coffee bar. Check out the video below to see the design of the new space.
Wallace Farm Update
Changes are coming to the Wallace Farm in Grimes. The site will be cleaned up summer 2022 and will be converted into festival grounds for future Governors Days and other City events. Plans are in development to create a park that will honor our town's agricultural heritage. Materials from the barn and grain bins will be preserved and saved for future park elements. Check out the video below to learn more. Or read this FAQ to have your top questions answered.

WRA Update
A project five years in the making is now underway. About 7.8 miles of pipe is being delivered that will connect the City of Grimes to the Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA). Once the project is complete, the City will decommission the wastewater treatment plant in town. Joining the WRA is a more cost-effective option long term than building a new wastewater treatment plant in town. Project updates will be available at the link below.
Utility Rates
Due to the increased cost of supplying water, sewer, and garbage services, there will be a slight increase starting in the August 2022 utility bill. Rates have not increased since 2020. Click the link below for more information on the rate increase. For any questions about your bill, please call City Hall at 515.986.3036.

Grow Solar
The City of Grimes is hosting a power hour along with Grow Solar to help educate residents on installing solar panels. The hour-long presentation will cover the basics of solar, how it can save you money, and how the solar group buy program works. The presentation will take place in room 402 of the Grimes Community Complex on July 12th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 

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.
Mowing Reminder
As you take care of your yard this summer, please remember that in the City of Grimes, grass/weeds are not allowed to exceed 12 inches (City Code Section 302.4). Also, please don’t blow grass clippings into the street. This debris can cause nitrates to build up in the City's stormwater infrastructure causing area waterways to become contaminated. Piles of clippings can be hazardous to bicyclists as well. To report concerns related to lawn maintenance, please call 515-986-4050.
Volunteer with GVSS
Grimes Volunteer Support Services (GVSS) is an all-volunteer organization that began providing support services to seniors and those with disabilities in 2011. One very important service they provide is transportation. This helps get people to medical appointments, seniors meal sites, and other services they need assistance accessing. Volunteer spots are open to everyone, not just retirees. To volunteer, please call GVSS at 515.986.5355 or visit their office at 404 SE 2nd St on Monday, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Events and Reminders
  • July 4th — City Buildings Closed in Observance of Independence Day
  • July 4th — Home Base Iowa Fireworks Show
  • July 5th — Planning & Zoning Meeting
  • July 12th — City Council Meeting
  • July 12th — Grow Solar Power Hour
  • July 20th — Park Board Meeting
  • July 26th — No City Council Meeting
  • July 27th — Park & Recreation Board Meeting
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