City Council Meeting

The Grimes City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 11th at 5:30 pm at the Grimes Community Complex and via Zoom. The agenda and Zoom link are available here.

Cardboard Drop-Offs

If you've started your holiday shopping and have more cardboard than will fit in your cart, don't forget about these cardboard drop-offs. These containers only accept cardboard and are available 24/7. They are located at 1700 SE Destination Dr and 901 NE ...

Coming to Grimes

The Grimes City Council recently approved a preliminary plat, or a plan for a proposed subdivision, which will include commercial lots, townhomes, apartments, and a park and trails. This area is located at the NE corner of NW County Line Rd and HWY 44.&am...

Register for Tippie Toes Dance

Registration for Tippie Toes Dance is now open! Tippi Toes curriculum is created to teach children dance in a positive and fun way so they have a blast while gaining new skills.

GrimesPlex Construction

Check out the progress on the concession buildings at GrimesPlex. Work will continue on the maintenance building and two concession buildings this winter. Destination Grille will be selling food from these buildings and we can’t wait for the del...

Grimes to Withdraw from DART

*This post was updated at 8:30 am on November 29,2023.

What is changing with DART in Grimes?

At the November 28, 2023, City Council meeting, the Grimes City Council voted to withdraw from DART. The service will run until the contract expires on July 1, 2025...

Library to Close for Move on 12/10/23

We are in the last chapters of the construction of the new library building! In order to make the transition to the new space, the current building will close to the public on December 10, 2023. Then books and shelving will move into the new building, and...

S James St Trail Closure

The bike trail on S James St from SE 19th St to the South Sports Complex is closed. The closure will last two to three weeks as crews continue to work on the SE 11th St connection. Click here for project updates.

Grimes Public Safety Center - Data Driven Decisions

The City Council has approved the agreement to purchase land at the corner of SW 6th St & County Line Rd for the new Public Safety Center. Learn how city and fire officials used data to pick the best location.

New Fire Station Update

We have some updates for the new fire station, which will now be called the Grimes Public Safety Center! First up is the design. At the November 14, 2023, meeting, City staff will present and discuss design updates with the Council. Following the discussi...

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Splash Pad Update

It’s official: the Splash Pad will not be opening this year. Unfortunately, this project took longer than expected, with several delays outside our control. We are now looking to open it when the weather warms up this spring. While the playgroun...

First Parks Programs at GrimesPlex

Grimes Parks & Rec held flag football practice out at GrimesPlex for K–4th grade for the first time. We love that our Parks & Rec programs and events will get to enjoy the space in addition to GrimesPlex hosting local and national tournaments.

New Activity Registration Software

We are making it easier to sign up for your favorite activities and programs! The Grimes Parks and Recreation Department has a new system for program registrations and room rentals called CivicRec. This new system simplifies the registration process and h...

See Inside the New Grimes Public Library Building

New Resident Guide

New to Grimes? Welcome home! We have a New Resident Guide 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. Check it out here..

Fall/Winter Program Guide

Coming to a mailbox near you! Check out the Fall/Winter Guide for everything you need to know about our upcoming Parks & Recreation and Library programs! Whether it's indoor soccer or the Bring Your Own Book Club, there's something for everyone.

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