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...

Solid Waste Pick-Up Transition - What You Need to Know

All residents and businesses outside of the Central Business District are receiving rolling solid waste carts this week. Delivery should be complete by the end of the day on April 18th. Collection with the new truck and carts will start the week of April ...

Sidewalk Closure on Broad Street

A portion of the Sidewalk on the western side of the 900 Block of Broad Street will be closed due to safety concerns of falling debris. Addresses affected range from 917 – 927 Broad St and businesses potentially affected include Saints Rest Coff...

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...

Arbor Week 2019

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...

Brush & Compost Site to Open April 2nd

The city brush and compost facility will open for the 2019 season on April 2nd. Public Service Director, Duane Neff, does note the facility is quite muddy and to plan accordingly if visiting the site during the opening weeks. For information on pricing an...

10th Avenue to Close

10th Avenue from East to Park Streets will be closed beginning April 1st to allow for storm sewer replacement under the railroad tracks. The project is expected to take about a month.

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...

Media Release

Media Release - April 12, 2019

The Grinnell Police Department would like to make the public aware of two incidents that have occurred recently where teen aged females have been approached by a male driving a light-colored SUV, possibly a Chevy. Both female...

Press Releases

See press releases issued by the Grinnell Police department.

Solid Waste Pick-Up Transition - What You Need to Know

All residents and businesses outside of the Central Business District are receiving rolling solid waste carts this week. Delivery should be complete by the end of the day on April 18th. Collection with the new truck and carts will start the week of April ...

Sidewalk Closure on Broad Street

A portion of the Sidewalk on the western side of the 900 Block of Broad Street will be closed due to safety concerns of falling debris. Addresses affected range from 917 – 927 Broad St and businesses potentially affected include Saints Rest Coffee House, ...

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...

Brush & Compost Site to Open April 2nd

The city brush and compost facility will open for the 2019 season on April 2nd. Public Service Director, Duane Neff, does note the facility is quite muddy and to plan accordingly if visiting the site during the opening weeks. For information on pricing an...

10th Avenue to Close

10th Avenue from East to Park Streets will be closed beginning April 1st to allow for storm sewer replacement under the railroad tracks. The project is expected to take about a month.

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...

Recyclables: Changing Markets

The National Waste & Recycling Association issued a brief on the changing recyclable market. An excerpt of that brief can be read here.

Source: National Waste & Recycling Association, Issue Brief, February 2019

The recycling industry has been very s...