Economic Development

As one of the fastest growing cities in the metro, the City of Grimes is development-friendly and strives to advance and retain a community with diverse businesses and sustainable neighborhoods. City staff cultivates positive relationships with developers to encourage developments that create more employment opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents. 

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  1. New Fire Station Update

    New Fire Station Update! City and Fire Department officials frequently meet with the architect and construction manager to offer input on the project design to ensure it best meets the community and department’s needs. Read on...
  2. Building Permit Applications

    Are you planning to put in a fence or finish your basement this year? Home projects like these need a permit. You can find all permit applications at grimesiowa.gov/166/Applications Additional Info...
  3. How a City Picks a Project

    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...
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