Update on Street Construction

Project Updates:

• East Street: The intersection of East Street and Garfield Avenue should be open by the end of the current week. A rock base is being placed on East Street between Garfield and Washington Place this week. Once the rock base is in place, asp...

East Street to Close for Reconstruction

East Street between Garfield Avenue and 1st Avenue will be reconstructed beginning Monday, June 4th. The project will be divided into two phases. The portion of the project from Garfield Avenue to the middle of Washington Place will close beginning Monday...

Intersection of 6th Avenue & West Street to Close

The intersection of 6th Avenue and West Street will close for underground work and reconstruction starting Tuesday, May 22nd. The project includes reconstruction of a deep manhole, re-configuration of the intersection to allow safer turning of large truck...

Grass Should Not Be Blown in the Street

As we are in the lawn care season the Public Service Department reminds Grinnell residents it is unlawful to place any grass clippings, leaves, vines, brush, or other vegetation in the gutter or street. Depositing of these items in the gutter or on the st...

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...

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...