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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.

Community News

Governors District Information:
Notice of Public Input Meeting Concerning Reconstruction and Design Concepts for SE Main Street:  Tuesday January 31st at 5:30 PM.  (PDF)
Presentation  (PDF)
Preliminary Concept Plan  (PDF)
Existing Parking Configuration  (PDF)

Are you interested in volunteering on one of our Boards or Commissions?
The Library Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission both have openings. For more information contact Karla Pfaff for the Library Board; karla@grimes.lib.ia.us   or Joe McAreavy for the Planning and Zoning Commission; jmcareavy@ci.grimes.ia.us 

Trunk Sewer and Drainage Channel Improvemnts:  Beginning the week of November 28, 2011 until June 15, 2012.
Project Information and Neighborhood Kickoff Letter  (PDF)
Maps Showing Areas Affected by this Project  (PDF)

Pay Your Water Bill Online:  We are pleased to announce that you may now pay your water bill online. We have recently updated our software with the goal of providing more payment options as well as increased convenience and better customer service. Payments may now be made by credit card over the phone, in person or online.

Stormwater Utility Fee Options and Implementation:  This is a PDF of a presentation by Fox Engineering to the City Council given on July 12th. The City Council has started the discussion and wants your input. Residents of Grimes may email kelbrown@ci.grimes.ia.us . Your comments would be appriciated. More information on this matter will be provided as it becomes available. Thanks for allowing us to serve you.

Dog and Cat License Required:  Effective June 2nd 2011. All dogs and cats over six months of age are required to be licensed. The annual license fee is $5 per cat or dog. Before a license is issued, the owner shall furnish a veterinarian's certificate showing that the dog or cat 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 or cat license. A tag showing evidence of proper vaccination shall at all times be attached to the collar of the dog or cat. The license tag shall be securely fastened by the owner to a collar or harness which shall be worn at all times by the dog for which it is issued.

Grimes Library Potential Drawings

If you would like to have your water bill automatically deducted from your checking account each month, please print and fill out the Sure-Pay  Authorization Form and return it to City Hall along with a voided blank check.

2010 Grimes Comprehensive Plan  (9MB  PDF)

2009-2010 Fiscal Year CIP  (Capital Improvement Projects)  PDF

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