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Grimes is home to diverse housing options
Excellent transportation access
Minutes to the Des Moines metro
NEWS
SNOW ORDINANCE: The snow ordinance will be in effect starting Monday January 25th at Noon until Tuesday January 26th at Noon. Please be sure to have all vehicles off the streets during this time.
PUBLIC NOTICE: As of Monday, November 30, 2020, the following City of Grimes public buildings will be open by appointment only until further notice: City Hall, Grimes Community Center, and Development Services. These measures are necessitated by staff exposure to the COVID-19 virus and an effort to comply with Governor Kim Reynolds' recent proclamations to protect the public and City staff. City staff will provide all public services either remotely or by appointment. Questions should be directed to City Hall at 515-986-3036 or the relevant City department.
Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department RFP Seeking Qualified Consulting Firms (PDF) Addendum #1 (PDF)
For information regarding unemployment benefits and job openings, visit the the Iowa Workforce Development website at https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/
For Current Economic Development information, visit the Iowa Economic Development website at https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/
For the latest information about COVID-19, please visit the Polk County Health Department Website
Just a reminder to everyone to please avoid flushing anything but toilet paper down your sewer system. Failing to do so may cause backup issues in the main line as well as costly sewer repairs for homeowners.
January 2021 Newsletter
REPORTS
Parks & Trails Master Plan, adopted July 9th, 2019 (PDF)
2019 Johnston/Grimes Fire Rescue Annual Report (PDF)
Material Safety Data Sheets
Iowa DNR NPDES Permit (PDF)
2019 Annual Water Quality Report - Grimes Water Supply (PDF)
2019 Annual Wate Quality Report - Xenia Water Supply (PDF)
City of Grimes Independent Auditor's Reports - June 30, 2019 (PDF)
City of Grimes Budget - Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 - Ending June 30, 2021 (PDF) Resolution 03-0120 - Approval of FY 21 Maximum Property Tax Dollars (PDF) 2018 Grimes Comprehensive Plan (9MB PDF)
EVENTS
The City of Grimes participates in a metro wide housing rehabilitation initiative called Metro Home Improvement Program. Through this program certain housing repair assistance is made available to residents that meet the approved guidelines. Visit our Metro Home Improvement Page for details.
The City of Grimes seeks to enhance cultural experiences and amenities for residents and visitors. Please take a moment to complete this survey. Your thoughtful responses will ensure recommendations make the best use of Grimes’ unique assets, existing resources and reflect local culture.
Link to survey here.
Grimes Waste Water Treatment Plant FAQ (PDF)
To view information regarding cancellations of Parks and Recreation programs, visit our Parks and Recreation Alerts, Closings and Cancellations page.
Grimes Storehouse: Currently the only food pantry physically located within Grimes. The Grimes Storehouse’s challenge is to not only reduce or eliminate hunger but to also feed people’s hope and sense of purpose in their lives.
Grimes Volunteer Support Services (GVSS) needs your help. Details (PDF)
CITY CONTACTS Water main breaks/sewer emergencies | 515.822.4671 Storm water reports or erosion concerns | 515.986.3036
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
CONTACT US
Grimes City Hall 101 NE Harvey Street Grimes, Iowa 50111
Phone: 515.986.3036 Fax: 515.986.3846