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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Northwest Street Project Public Meeting

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. the City of Grinnell will hold an information session for the rebuild of the following street segments during the 2023 & 2024 construction seasons:

  • Prairie Street – 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue
  • Reed Street – 11th A...
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Posted on: March 23, 2023

4th Avenue Project Public Meeting

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. the City of Grinnell will hold an information session for the reconstruction of 4th Avenue from Pearl Street to the new box culvert west of the hospital planned for 2023 & 2024. In 2023 construction will start ...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Brush & Compost Site to Open April 4th

The city brush and compost facility will open for the 2023 season on April 4th.  

For information on the rates and hours of operation see the Brush & Compost Facility webpage.

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Summer Street Project to Begin in Early April

The City will be replacing a section of Summer Street between the existing curb lines with asphalt pavement over the next few months. Work will cover 3rd Avenue to the south side of 6th Avenue. Either 4th or 5th Avenue will be open to cross traffic for al...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Central Park All-Inclusive Playground Initiative

The City of Grinnell and its Parks & Recreation board are planning an extension of all-inclusive playground equipment onto the Central Park playground. Fundraising efforts have begun to build a play area to the south of the existing playground. This e...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Outdoor Warning Siren System Testing Change

For Immediate Release -  Poweshiek County Emergency Management

Keller-Wierson Outdoor Warning Siren System Testing Change

Although it may not seem like it with our recent weather, we are quickly approaching severe weather season and the time of yea...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Optional Water and Sewer Line Service Plans

We want to make sure all residents are aware of a new partnership Grinnell has with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection to city homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the city’s systems. Many...

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Posted on: February 8, 2023

Proposed Property Tax Levy Approved by City Council

The public hearing setting the Fiscal Year 2024 Maximum Property Tax Levy was held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  City Council Members approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Maximum Property Tax Levy at that same meeting.

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

Iowa DOT Proposes Highway 146 Changes

At the February 6th city council meeting Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) staff presented a proposal to change a portion of Highway 146 in Grinnell from four lanes to three lanes. The reduction in lanes would be between approximately the Hy-Vee loc...

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