2022 Election
The General Election is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Polls will be open from 7 am – 8 pm. Visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website to find your polling location and see if you are registered to vote. It's possible your polling location may have changed since the last time you voted.
Traffic Signal Project
Have you ever felt like you keep hitting every single red light? The City of Grimes is working on a project to fix that problem. Crews are installing fiber and an operating system to connect all traffic signals on the major corridors. This will allow the signals to talk to each other and keep traffic flowing better. City staff will be able to manage the system through a dashboard to alleviate any issues that may be caused when there are big events at the GrimesPlex or other parts of town. By the end of summer 2023, you’ll notice a big difference on Hwy 141 and 44, as well as James St.
Polk County - Alert Iowa
Polk County and the State of Iowa have a new emergency alert system. Users have the option to sign up for text, email, or voice alerts that will be sent during severe weather, natural or man-made disasters, and other emergencies. This is a free service that is managed by Polk County and the State of Iowa. This is different from other alert systems offered by the City of Grimes, which focuses on emergency alerts just for the City of Grimes. To learn more and signup, visit the link below.


Yard Waste Collection Season Ending
There's less than a month left of curbside yard waste collection through the Compost It! program. The last week of pickup is November 21st, on your regular collection day. Iowa weather always keeps us guessing, so if you have yard waste left after November, you’ll have one more chance to have it collected. Winter collection will occur December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023, on your regular collection day. During winter collection, regular yard waste as well as live Christmas trees can be disposed of curbside.
Fall Cleanup Continues
Grimes residents have another option to dispose of yard waste this fall. Residents can bring yard waste to the Public Works building at 1700 SE Destination Dr free of charge on the dates and times below.

- November 5th & 6th, 8 am to 4 pm
How a Park Is Planned
We are lucky to have a lot of great parks in Grimes! A lot of planning and preparation goes on behind the scenes to bring these assets to our community. Learn how city planners help make an idea a reality in the video below.
Fall Fest Favorites
Thank you to everyone who attended the Fall Festival this year! Over 5,000 people from across the metro came out to enjoy the food trucks and vendors to inflatables and candy. We asked some of our littlest guests what was their favorite part of the event. Check out what they had to say in the video at the link below.

City Buildings Closed Veterans Day & Thanksgiving
City of Grimes buildings will be closed on Friday, November 11th as well as Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash and recycling collection will occur as normal both weeks.
Now Hiring
We're hiring! There are currently open positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. Learn more and apply at the link below.

Parks and Recreation
  • Sports Facilities and Operations Manager
  • Recreation Coordinator - Special Events

Public Works
  • Wastewater Operator
  • Wastewater Laborer
  • Water Operator
Events and Reminders
  • November 1st — Planning & Zoning Meeting
  • November 3rd — Public Health & Safety Advisory Board Meeting
  • November 8th — City Council Meeting
  • November 11th — City Buildings Closed Veterans Day
  • November 16th — Park & Recreation Board Meeting
  • November 22nd — City Council Meeting
  • November 24th & 25th — City Buildings Closed Thanksgiving
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