Grinnell Awarded Grant from Iowa Economic Development

Grinnell was one of 18 Iowa communities awarded a Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The amount of the grant will not exceed $100,000 and will be used for the Grinnell Beyer Block project in dow...

East Street Pre-Construction Meeting

On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. the City will hold a pre-construction meeting for the reconstruction of East Street from Garfield Avenue to 1st Avenue. The meeting will take place in the Community Room at Drake Community Library (930 Park Street). ...

Downtown Planter Trees For Sale

The trees recently removed from the downtown planters are up for sale on the Government Deals auction site. There are 22 six foot B & B Black Hill Spruce trees. Bids will start at $50.00 per tree. Bidding will close on April 25th. To make a bid go to ...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Free household hazardous waste collection for Poweshiek County residents will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Services Department 1411 1st Avenue, Grinnell. 

Acceptable Items:

• Common household cleaners
• Lawn &...

Arbor Week 2018

Arbor Day Proclamation

• Whereas: Grinnell's city forest along our streets and in our parks is an increasingly vital resource that purifies our air and water, conserves our soil and energy, provides wildlife habitat, yields bountiful recreation opportunities...

Grinnell Awarded Grant from Iowa Economic Development

Grinnell was one of 18 Iowa communities awarded a Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The amount of the grant will not exceed $100,000 and will be used for the Grinnell Beyer Block project in dow...

Brush & Compost Site to Open April 10th

The city brush and compost facility will open for the 2018 season on April 10th. For information on pricing and hours of operation see the Brush & Compost Facility webpage.

10th Avenue Reconstruction to begin April 2nd

10th Avenue between West and Park Streets will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, April 2nd. The project includes replacement of the street surface, addition of a twelve-inch water main, and replacement of sidewalks. Street removal and closure...

Glass No Longer Accepted in Red Recycle Bins

City staff has announced effective immediately glass will no longer be accepted in red recycling bins or recycling dumpsters. The change is necessary due to a change in the way co-mingled recyclables are handled. Recycling companies no longer accept glass...

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...

Press Releases

See press releases issued by the Grinnell Police department.

East Street Pre-Construction Meeting

On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. the City will hold a pre-construction meeting for the reconstruction of East Street from Garfield Avenue to 1st Avenue. The meeting will take place in the Community Room at Drake Community Library (930 Park Street). ...

Downtown Planter Trees For Sale

The trees recently removed from the downtown planters are up for sale on the Government Deals auction site. There are 22 six foot B & B Black Hill Spruce trees. Bids will start at $50.00 per tree. Bidding will close on April 25th. To make a bid go to ...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Free household hazardous waste collection for Poweshiek County residents will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Services Department 1411 1st Avenue, Grinnell. 

Acceptable Items:

• Common household cleaners
• Lawn &...

Brush & Compost Site to Open April 10th

The city brush and compost facility will open for the 2018 season on April 10th. For information on pricing and hours of operation see the Brush & Compost Facility webpage.

10th Avenue Reconstruction to begin April 2nd

10th Avenue between West and Park Streets will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, April 2nd. The project includes replacement of the street surface, addition of a twelve-inch water main, and replacement of sidewalks. Street removal and closure...

Glass No Longer Accepted in Red Recycle Bins

City staff has announced effective immediately glass will no longer be accepted in red recycling bins or recycling dumpsters. The change is necessary due to a change in the way co-mingled recyclables are handled. Recycling companies no longer accept glass...

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...