Rental Inspection Program

A task force made up of landlords, realtors, and city staff has been meeting regularly for the past six months to draft a rental inspection program for the city of Grinnell. The intent of the program is to develop a set of standards for all rental housing...

Brush & Compost Site to Close for Season Dec. 16th

The city of Grinnell brush and compost facility west of town will be closed for the season after Sunday, Dec. 16th. Weather permitting, the site will be open its regular fall hours through Dec. 16th. For hours of operation and more information see the bru...

Snow Removal Guidelines

Property owners in all areas except for Grinnell's Central Business District have 36 hours after a snowfall has ended to remove snow & ice accumulations from public sidewalks next to their property. In the Central Business District, property owners ha...

Capital Improvement Plan Approved by Council

“Executive Summary of the FY 20-24 Grinnell Capital Improvement Programs

There is one number that stands out when reviewing the FY 20-24 CIP, $18,148,500 the total expenditure figure. Although this number seems significant it is the lowest number...

New Wastewater Treatment Plant Progressing

WRH Construction out of Amana, IA is building a new wastewater treatment plant for the city of Grinnell. The project is approximately fifty percent complete. Work will continue through the winter in the buildings that are enclosed by the time weather make...

Press Releases

See press releases issued by the Grinnell Police department.

Brush & Compost Site to Close for Season Dec. 16th

The city of Grinnell brush and compost facility west of town will be closed for the season after Sunday, Dec. 16th. Weather permitting, the site will be open its regular fall hours through Dec. 16th. For hours of operation and more information see the bru...

Snow Removal Guidelines

Property owners in all areas except for Grinnell's Central Business District have 36 hours after a snowfall has ended to remove snow & ice accumulations from public sidewalks next to their property. In the Central Business District, property owners ha...

New Wastewater Treatment Plant Progressing

WRH Construction out of Amana, IA is building a new wastewater treatment plant for the city of Grinnell. The project is approximately fifty percent complete. Work will continue through the winter in the buildings that are enclosed by the time weather make...