Did someone say food, drinks, and Bags? Come celebrate Oktoberfest with our Oktoberfest Bags Tournament. Sign up now and enter to win the official Oktoberfest Bags trophy! Read on...
Heads up! A portion of the Beaverbrooke Park trail will be closed next week. The trail will be closed from Wednesday, September 27th to Friday, September 29th for repairs. Read on...
Please make sure to empty your pool/spa carefully. In order to protect the quality of water that is entering nearby ponds, rivers, and streams, water from a pool or spa is prohibited from being discharged directly into the storm sewer system. Read on...
Calling all businesses! We have a few trunk spots left at our Trunk or Treat event! Deck out your car's trunk and join city officials and other businesses handing out candy at this early trick or treat event. Email dsloan@grimesiowa.gov to get signed up! Read on...
Crews are putting in the final touches at the Splash Pad. They are adding landscaping, surfacing on the creek bed, and finishing the restrooms. So where does that put us for opening up? Read on...
New Fire Station Update – City and Fire Department officials are continuing to meet to develop the new Grimes Fire Station design with the project’s architect and construction manager. Read on...
Calling all business owners! Come be a part of our Fall Festival. Last year the event brought in over 5,000 people from across the metro! There’s still room for more vendor booths and food trucks. Please email jmiller@grimesiowa.gov for more information. Read on...
Happy (almost) Halloween! We wanted to give you an early heads up that Trick or Treat will take place in Grimes on Tuesday, October 31st, from 6 pm - 8 pm. Read on...
The reconstruction of S James St is on track to start by the first part of October. The road will be widened from the proposed intersection with SE 11th St to SE 2nd St and will connect SE 11th St to S James. Read on...
Grab a group of friends, coworkers or family and play in our 5v5 basketball league. This is an officiated league that is open to all skill levels. We will offer two sessions, six-week regular season, with a post season tournament to follow. Read on...
The warm weather isn’t done with us and that means you can’t put away your lawn mower just yet. Please remember to do your part and mow your lawn. Grass/weeds cannot exceed 12 inches in Grimes (City Code Section 302.4). Read on...
Grab a group of friends, coworkers or family members and sign up as a team. This is a call-your-own league. We will offer two sessions, both six-week long regular seasons, and a post season tournament to follow. Additional Info...
A boil order, storm damage, or any threat to public safety. We hope emergencies of any size won’t happen to us, but the City is prepared to keep you informed if disaster strikes. Sign up for emergency alerts through our WENS system. Read on...
Pass, Kick, Goallllll! This 4-week indoor soccer league is a great environment for fun and learning the most fundamental soccer skills. Participants will spend 25 minutes practicing, followed by 20 minutes of 4v4 game play. Additional Info...
New to Grimes? Welcome home! We have a New Resident Guide here on our website with a checklist to get you started, important phone numbers and city information, plus frequently asked questions about living in our community. Read on...
This exciting camp is all about REPTILES! Students will discover animals, create artwork inspired by them, and have hands-on experiences. The camp includes fun reptile games to get students moving along with some funny reptile clips. Read on...
Coming to a mailbox near you! Check out the Fall/Winter Guide for everything you need to know about our upcoming Parks & Recreation and Library programs! Whether it's indoor soccer or the Bring Your Own Book Club, there's something for everyone. Additional Info...
Some Grimes residents may be eligible for a five-year forgivable loan for home repairs through the Metro Home Improvement Program. This is a collaborative effort from eight metro cities to preserve affordable housing stock. Read on...
Do you have a question about the Pickleball League? Or when you can sign your 4-year-old up for Pee Wee Soccer? Meet Joel Miller and Dylan Sloan from our Parks and Recreation Department! Read on...
You already know that Grimes is a great place, but now it’s official! The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (now IEDA) and Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board have designated Grimes as a Great Place! Read on...
