City of Grimes, IA | Official Website

Discover the Possibilities
Municipal government with one mission... serving you!
Grimes is home to diverse housing options
Excellent transportation access
Minutes to the Des Moines metro

NEWS

LOSST SPECIAL ELECTION
Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST)
Voting: Tuesday, August 6 (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Local Option Sales and Services Tax is a 1% tax
that applies to transactions on certain goods and
services within approved cities in the State of Iowa.
Read on...

NEW JOB OPENINGS
Deputy Building Official/Plans Examiner
Under general supervision of the Development Services Director and Building Division Administrator, the Deputy Building Official/Plans Examiner performs work relating to the coordination and administration of the building division. Performs a variety of routine and complex inspection work... View opening

Building Inspector
Under the general supervision of the Building Division Administrator, inspects buildings, building construction and building reconstruction for compliance with the building code... View opening

THE GRIMES COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Grimes Storehouse is now open at 112 NE Ewing Street, Suite B. Participants can pick up dry goods as well as vouchers for perishable goods. Food and monetary donations are welcome. Read more...

EVENTS

Grimes Farmers Market:
4-7 pm at Waterworks Park, 200 N James Street
Every Friday from July 5th through August 23rd.

Visit With A Council Person:
Councilman Ryan Burger will be at the Grimes Public Library on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Burger is there to talk to citizens about wants, ideas, or concerns. No appointments necessary. You can also contact Ryan by email rb@burgers50111.com

REPORTS

Parks & Trails Master Plan, adopted July 9th, 2019 (PDF)

2018 Building Department Annual Report (PDF)

2017 Johnston/Grimes Fire Rescue Annual Report (PDF)

Series 2017 Grimes Rating Report (PDF)

Material Safety Data Sheets

Iowa DNR NPDES Permit (PDF)

2018 Annual Water Quality Report - Grimes Water Supply (PDF)

City of Grimes Independent Auditor's Reports - June 30, 2018 (PDF)

City of Grimes Budget - Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 - Ending June 30, 2020 (PDF)

2018 Grimes Comprehensive Plan (9MB PDF)

CITY CONTACTS
Water main breaks/sewer emergencies | 515.822.4671
Storm water reports or erosion concerns | 515.986.3036

Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

TAX GRAPH

(This is section is being updated, and will be back soon)

BILLING INFORMATION

Pay your water bill by Phone, (credit card): To pay by phone with a credit card, call (877) 690-3729 and enter jurisdiction code: 2512.

If you would like to have your water bill automatically deducted from your checking account each month, please print and fill out the Sure-Pay Authorization Form and return it to City Hall along with a voided blank check.
Utility start sheet (PDF)
Online Utility Sign-up Page