Clean out the garage, basement, or kids' toys and get ready for the City-Wide Garage Sale on May 5th and 6th! Grimes residents are invited to participate and host a garage sale on those dates. Individuals set their own garage sale hours. Read on...
Registration is open for Explosive Performance Soccer. This clinic provides players with technical and tactical coaching with age-appropriate activities and games. Additional Info...
Registration is open for the Explosive Performance Speed and Agility Clinic. This clinic provides youth athletes the chance to experience speed and agility training, which can be tailored to their specific sport and needs. Additional Info...
We are hiring! There are currently openings in our Parks and Recreation, Development Services, and Public Works Departments. Learn more and apply at the link below. Additional Info...
SE Trail Ridge Road update! At tonight's City Council meeting (March 14th), the Council will hold a public hearing and vote on awarding the construction contract for the next phase of the reconstruction process. Last year crews replaced the water main. Read on...
Ever wonder why the City put a stoplight at that intersection or hasn’t widened a road yet? The City uses studies to make informed decisions about what projects to do and when to do them. Learn what we're working on in this video. Additional Info...
Some streetlights in Grimes are owned by the City, but many are owned by Mid-American. The City is responsible for lights along HWY 44, SE Main St, and within the Heritage Development. All other lights are maintained by Mid-American. Read on...
Want to learn magic? From cards to coins and cups, delve into magic with everyday household objects. Classes run July 10 - 14. Learn more and register below. Additional Info...
It's a sign of spring! Yard waste collection starts in about a month on April 3rd. Pickup will be on your regular trash collection day. Get ready for the season and sign up/renew your Metro Waste Authority Compost It! cart. Read on...
Explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and jewelry making at our Youth Art Camps! Sessions start in June and are split up by age. Learn more and register below. Additional Info...
You have a couple of options for disposing of appliances like a deep freeze, refrigerator, kitchen range, air conditioner, dehumidifier, water heater, furnace, washer/dryer, microwave, etc. Read on...
Has your email or phone number changed since you set up your utilities account with the City of Grimes? It's important to keep this information up-to-date in case the City needs to contact you. Read on...
New Grimes Fire Station update! At the February 28th City Council meeting, the Council approved professional services agreements with an architect and a construction manager. Read on...
The City Council recently approved a speed limit change for SW 19th St. SW 19th St from S James St to SW County Line Rd will increase from 35 mph to 45 mph. Stop signs will also be added to both intersections. Read on...
Coyotes are able to survive in close proximity to humans and drawn to birdseed, pet food, garbage, and prey that is in urban areas. Here are some safety tips from the DNR to help reduce the risk of conflict with coyotes. Read on...
Mark your calendars for the Spring Cleanup on your regular trash collection day of May 8th or 9th. Metro Waste Authority will pick up most items that are too big to fit in your regular cart. Here are some examples of items that will and won't be accepted. Read on...
Stay in the know and never miss out on what’s going on in Grimes. Sign up for emergency notifications, news alerts, monthly newsletters, council agendas, and more. Additional Info..
Hitting your mailbox soon! The 2023 Spring-Summer Program Guide is now available on our website. Check out all the upcoming Grimes Public Library and Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and events below. Additional Info...
Have you checked out the adventure pass from the Grimes Public Library? Library card holders can request free passes to area attractions, including the Brenton Skating Plaza, Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, and other fun locations in the metro. Additional Info...
If you're ready to think about spring, sign up or renew your Metro Waste Authority Compost It! cart today! Yard waste collection will begin on April 3rd. Read on...
New to Grimes? Welcome home! We have a New Resident Guide here on our website with a checklist to get you started, important phone numbers and city information, plus frequently asked questions about living in our community. Read on...
Teams of Tomorrow Basketball Camp with Coach Mik is a creative ball handling and dribbling program that uses music, academic enrichment, and basketballs to improve physical and mental growth. Read on...
Did you know that Metro Waste Authority has a calendar magnet for the 2023 trash and recycling collection schedule? You can pick it up at City Hall or find the image online at the link below Read on...
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Little Athletes camp opens February 1st. This camp is a great opportunity to introduce young kids to a wide range of new activities with a different sport taught each week. Read on...
Bam Bam teaches the basics of baseball/softball. This program is geared toward a fun and rewarding experience in a low-competitive atmosphere. Learn more and register starting February 1st Read on...
In 2022, the City of Grimes saw record commercial development growth and residents reinvesting in their properties. Commercial permit valuations increased 337% from 2021. Read on...
City Budgets can seem overwhelming. But it’s easy once you grasp the basics. So what is a budget? A budget is a tool that helps a city balance what we want and need with the resources we have to pay for them. Learn more in this video. Additional Info...
The first MultiGolf Park in the Des Moines metro and the first 18-hole course in the USA is coming to Grimes. MultiGolf combines three forms of golf. Individuals can play foot golf, park golf, and disc golf all on the same field. Read on...
