Memorial Day Trash & Recycling Pick-Up

In observance of the May 27th Memorial Day holiday, no trash or recycling will be picked up. Trash and recycling normally picked up on Mondays, will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28th.

May Is Building Safety Month

In May 2019, the City of Grinnell is participating in the 39^th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. First observed in 1980, Building Safety Mon...

Curbside Pick-Up of Recyclables to End June 28th

The City Council has decided to end curbside pick-up of recyclables as of June 28th. Until that time, residents and businesses can continue to place their red bin with recyclable material at the curb for pick up on their regular solid waste pick up day. C...

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 9th - Oct. 19th

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 9th with the last one schedule...

East Street Project Update

The East Street reconstruction project began Monday, April 1st. The project will be divided into several phases. Street closures will start at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East Street. This portion of the project is projected to take about two month...

Do I Need A Building Permit?

When the snow melts and the weather starts to warm, project season begins. The Building & Planning Department of the city of Grinnell would like to remind property owners what projects require a permit.

Building permits are required for all new buildin...

East Street to Close for Reconstruction

East Street between 1st Avenue and 6th Avenue (Hwy 6) will be reconstructed beginning Monday, April 1st. The project will be divided into several phases. Street closures will start at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East Street. This portion of the pro...