Independence Day Trash Pick-Up

In observance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday, no trash will be picked up. Trash normally picked up on Mondays, will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5th.

Fireworks Prohibited In City of Grinnell

As the 4th of July approaches, the Grinnell Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors that the discharge of consumer fireworks is prohibited within Grinnell, as directed by City Ordinance 41.12.

This includes the discharge of consumer f...

Water Main Replacement Project

Approximately 5,700 feet of water main will be replaced throughout the city of Grinnell in various areas. It is an upmost priority to limit the amount of service interruptions and impact on traffic to the absolute minimum. The contractor conducting this w...

Mowing Season is Upon Us

City officials remind property owners that yards need to be maintained. City code, chapter 52, requires lawns be kept at a maximum height of eight inches. Property owners with over-grown vegetation including but not limited to grasses, weeds, vines, and b...

Farmers Markets May 12th - Oct. 22nd

Farmers Markets will be held on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market is located near Central Park along Broad Street and 4th Avenue.  The first market is scheduled for May 12th with the last one schedul...

New Municipal EMS Service Moves Forward

The Grinnell City Council is committed to improving emergency medical service (EMS) for the Grinnell area. The city is currently considering various options for a municipal EMS system. EMS is currently provided via a contract with Midwest Ambulance and th...