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Founded in 1881, incorporated in 1894, and named for James W. Grimes, former senator and third governor of the state of Iowa, Grimes today offers a friendly Midwestern atmosphere and a sense of community that brings people close together.

Ideally located at the northwest threshold of the Des Moines Metropolitan region, Grimes enjoys easy access to the amenities of metropolitan life while maintaining all the advantages of a small hometown.

Grimes Re-addressing Information

New Grimes Street Map With New Street Names and Addresses. ( PDF)
New Grimes Street Map West Side of Town. (PDF)

The Grimes Public Works department has finished installing the new street signs. The post office has already mailed change of address notifications. Please note that it is not necessary to change your address for your water service. This will be done automatically. For questions regarding the address change please call City Hall at 986-3036.

Did your address change?  (requires PDF reader)

Map Showing Major and Minor Address Changes  (requires PDF reader)

Public Notices

Snow Ordinance Is In Effect:  No parking on any public street or alley.

Don't forget to get your dog licensed for 2010:  All dogs are required to be licensed and all licenses expire at the end of each year.  Before a license is issued, the owner shall furnish a veterinarian’s certificate showing that the dog for which the license is sought has been vaccinated against rabies, and that the vaccination does not expire within six months from the effective date of the dog license.  A tag showing evidence of proper vaccination shall at all times be attached to the collar of the dog. Fees: Spayed / Neutered = $1,  Non Spayed / Neutered = $3.

To subscribe to the grimes e-mail newsletter please sign up at www.grimes.iniowa.org.

South James Street is now open in both Grimes and Urbandale.

Keep current on  Grimes Comprehensive Plan development by visiting RDg.

Metro Waste Authority Newsletter for January 2010 -- Electronics Recycling  (PDF)

Monday November 30th was the last day for Compost-it! pickup this season.

The Polk County Sheriffs Office put together a list of Helpful Tips for Homeowners and Businesses.

2008 Annual Water Quality Report Grimes Water Supply. (PDF)

Revised Fence Ordinance:  The Grimes City Council revised the Code of Ordinances Chapter 156.02 to provide for a change in the construction of fences on corner lots, double frontage lots, triple frontage lots and to add definitions.

Council Minutes and Agendas are now available under the "Our Community" tab.

Highway 44 Improvement Project Information

Water System Disinfection Changes (PDF)