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Oktoberfest

October 1, 2023, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Heritage Park

Oktoberfest2023-10-01T11:00:00
Grimes is ready to host our first Oktoberfest on October 1st! We are partnering with Destination Grille to help provide the Oktoberfest specialties, beer and food! Live music and a bags tournament will be held throughout the event, along with a keg squatting contest and the City of Grimes very own sausage toss! Come out to Heritage Park and have some fun. Prost!

Heritage Park
1055 NE Beaverbrooke BlvdGrimesIA50111
Grimes is ready to host our first Oktoberfest on October 1st! We are partnering with Destination Grille to help provide the Oktoberfest specialties, beer and food! Live music and a bags tournament will be held throughout the event, along with a keg squatting contest and the City of Grimes very own sausage toss! Come out to Heritage Park and have some fun. Prost!
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Planning & Zoning Meeting

October 3, 2023, All Day
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Planning & Zoning meetings now take place in room 202 of the Grimes Community Center. Click here for the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Meeting2023-10-03T00:00:00

Planning & Zoning meetings now take place in room 202 of the Grimes Community Center. Click here for the agenda.
Grimes Community Center & ZoomGrimesIA50111
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Public Health and Safety Advisory Board

October 5, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner.

Public Health and Safety Advisory Board2023-10-05T17:30:00

Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner.
City HallGrimesIA50111
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Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group

October 5, 2023, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Heritage Park

Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group2023-10-05T17:30:00
Introducing the Grimes Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group! Come see five local bands at Heritage Park on Thursdays this fall, beginning September 14 and ending October 12, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be multiple food trucks with food available for purchase. Please bring a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation to the Grimes Storehouse for admission. Scan the QR code to learn more about Grimes Storehouse and what they do for the community, along with a list of needed items.

Heritage Park
1055 NE Beaverbrooke BlvdGrimesIA50111
Introducing the Grimes Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group! Come see five local bands at Heritage Park on Thursdays this fall, beginning September 14 and ending October 12, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be multiple food trucks with food available for purchase. Please bring a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation to the Grimes Storehouse for admission. Scan the QR code to learn more about Grimes Storehouse and what they do for the community, along with a list of needed items.
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Fall Festival

October 7, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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South Sports Complex

Fall Festival2023-10-07T10:00:00
Come for the candy and bouncy houses, stay for the food trucks and games! Grimes Parks and Recreation and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are teaming up once again to host the annual Fall Festival. Costumes are highly encouraged at this free event. We hope to see you there on October 7th from 10 am - 2 pm at the South Sports Complex.

South Sports Complex
750 SE James StGrimesIA50111
Come for the candy and bouncy houses, stay for the food trucks and games! Grimes Parks and Recreation and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are teaming up once again to host the annual Fall Festival. Costumes are highly encouraged at this free event. We hope to see you there on October 7th from 10 am - 2 pm at the South Sports Complex.
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City Buildings Closed - Staff In-Service Day

October 9, 2023, All Day

City Buildings Closed - Staff In-Service Day2023-10-09T00:00:00
City buildings will be closed for a staff in-service day.
Event LocationGrimesIA50111
City buildings will be closed for a staff in-service day.
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City Council Workshop

October 10, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

City Council Workshop2023-10-10T17:30:00
Event LocationGrimes Community Center & ZoomGrimesIA50111
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Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group

October 12, 2023, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Heritage Park

Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group2023-10-12T17:30:00
Introducing the Grimes Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group! Come see five local bands at Heritage Park on Thursdays this fall, beginning September 14 and ending October 12, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be multiple food trucks with food available for purchase. Please bring a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation to the Grimes Storehouse for admission. Scan the QR code to learn more about Grimes Storehouse and what they do for the community, along with a list of needed items.

Heritage Park
1055 NE Beaverbrooke BlvdGrimesIA50111
Introducing the Grimes Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group! Come see five local bands at Heritage Park on Thursdays this fall, beginning September 14 and ending October 12, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be multiple food trucks with food available for purchase. Please bring a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation to the Grimes Storehouse for admission. Scan the QR code to learn more about Grimes Storehouse and what they do for the community, along with a list of needed items.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

October 17, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Grimes Public Library

Library Board of Trustees Meeting2023-10-17T17:00:00

Grimes Public Library
200 N James StGrimesIA50111
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Tree Board Meeting

October 18, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tree Board Meeting2023-10-18T17:30:00
Event LocationCity HallGrimesIA50111
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Trunk or Treat

October 22, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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South Sports Complex

Trunk or Treat2023-10-22T14:00:00
Mark your calendars for our Trunk or Treat event! Head to the South Sports Complex on October 22nd to enjoy early trick or treat fun from 2 pm - 4 pm. Local businesses will have cars decked out for the holiday and will be handing out candy.

South Sports Complex
750 SE James StGrimesIA50111
Mark your calendars for our Trunk or Treat event! Head to the South Sports Complex on October 22nd to enjoy early trick or treat fun from 2 pm - 4 pm. Local businesses will have cars decked out for the holiday and will be handing out candy.
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City Council Meeting

October 24, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

City Council Meeting2023-10-24T17:30:00
Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner. The meetings occur in person and via Zoom. The Zoom link is on the agenda. Meetings are recorded and the video will be available here the day after the meeting.
Event LocationGrimes Community Center & ZoomGrimesIA50111
Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner. The meetings occur in person and via Zoom. The Zoom link is on the agenda. Meetings are recorded and the video will be available here the day after the meeting.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

October 25, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting2023-10-25T17:30:00

Agendas are available here 24 hours before the meeting or sooner.
Grimes Community Center & ZoomGrimesIA50111
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Fall Yard Waste Drop Off

October 28, 2023, 8:00 AM - October 29, 2023, 4:00 PM
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Public Works Building

Fall Yard Waste Drop Off2023-10-28T08:00:00
Here's your chance to get rid of that extra yard waste for free!

Public Works Building
1700 SE Destination DrGrimesIA50111
Here's your chance to get rid of that extra yard waste for free!
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Fall Yard Waste Drop Off

October 30, 2023, 7:00 AM - November 3, 2023, 3:00 PM
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Public Works Building

Fall Yard Waste Drop Off2023-10-30T07:00:00
Here's your chance to get rid of that extra yard waste for free!

Public Works Building
1700 SE Destination DrGrimesIA50111
Here's your chance to get rid of that extra yard waste for free!
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Trick or Treat Night

October 31, 2023, 6:00 PM
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Grimes

Trick or Treat Night2023-10-31T18:00:00
Happy (almost) Halloween! Trick or Treat will take place in Grimes on Tuesday, October 31st from 6 pm - 8 pm

Grimes
GrimesIA50111
Happy (almost) Halloween! Trick or Treat will take place in Grimes on Tuesday, October 31st from 6 pm - 8 pm
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Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group

Fall Festival

City Buildings Closed - Staff In-Service Day

City Council Workshop

Rock Around the Clock Concert Series Sponsored by Aquilo Financial Group

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