The City of Grimes has a new website! The site features City news, department information and contacts, and project updates. It also gives users the opportunity to sign up for notifications and a place to report concerns. Check it out at the link below.

Check out the 2022 Fall/Winter Program Guide! This is a complete guide to all programs and activities from the Grimes Parks and Recreation Department and the Grimes Public Library. From Beginner Basketball to the Coffee and Conversation group, there’s something for the whole family. 

Mark your calendars for October 8th! The City of Grimes and Polk County Sheriff's Office will celebrate the season with the Fall Festival from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy plenty of candy, food trucks, a kid zone, demonstrations, great vendors, and activities for all ages. This family-friendly event will offer a sensory-friendly time from 10 - 10:30 am. Costumes are encouraged! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact aleo@grimesiowa.gov.

Construction is moving along on the new Grimes Public Library building! Crews have paved the parking lot and are working on the foundation. Water and utility lines were installed in July. The library will open fall of 2023 and will feature a drive-thru book drop and pickup, expanded collection, large childrens' area, storytime room, sensory room, five study rooms, public meeting rooms, teen balcony, fireplace, and coffee bar. Project updates are available at grimesiowa.gov.

Crews are continuing to clean up the site. Phase 1 of the project will turn Wallace Farm into a large park with green space for City events. Preservation is an important part of the project. The goal was to recover as much as possible, but unfortunately, parts of the buildings were beyond saving. However, the City was able to recover several parts of the structures that will be repurposed and used in different ways in future phases of the park. Repurposing these items in future buildings and shelters will help us honor this farm and our town’s history. These items are currently being kept safely in storage. As we announce future phases of the park, we’ll also announce how exactly these items will be used. Also, please remember this is an active construction site. For your own safety, do not enter the area and do not take items from the site. Project updates are available at the link below.

As we move into fall, please make sure to empty your pool/spa carefully. In order to protect the quality of water that is entering nearby ponds, rivers, and streams, water from a pool or spa is prohibited from being discharged directly into the storm sewer system. Prior to draining your pool or spa completely, you must discontinue the addition of salt and chlorine. Test to ensure the chlorine is below 0.1 mg/L and the pH is between 6.5 and 8.5 before draining. The water can then be discharged directly to the sanitary sewer via a drain in the home or discharged across a flat vegetated area (not directly onto paved surfaces).