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...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Free household hazardous waste collection for Poweshiek County residents will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Services Department 1411 1st Avenue, Grinnell. 

Acceptable Items:

• Common household cleaners
• Lawn & ...

East Street Project Update

The intersection of 5th Avenue and East Street will be closed on May 30th. On street parking on both sides of the intersection will remain available. The intersection will reopen sometime during the the week of June 3rd. When the 5th Avenue intersection r...

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...

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...

Press Releases

See press releases issued by the Grinnell Police department.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Free household hazardous waste collection for Poweshiek County residents will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Services Department 1411 1st Avenue, Grinnell. 

Acceptable Items:

• Common household cleaners
• Lawn & ...

East Street Project Update

The intersection of 5th Avenue and East Street will be closed on May 30th. On street parking on both sides of the intersection will remain available. The intersection will reopen sometime during the the week of June 3rd. When the 5th Avenue intersection r...

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...

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...

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...