The 2023 recycling calendar from Metro Waste Authority is now available to pick up at City Hall. These magnets are free for Grimes residents. Read on...
Are you building up a lot of extra cardboard with all that online holiday shopping? Don't forget about the cardboard drop-offs in Grimes. These containers only accept cardboard and are available 24/7. Read on...
Coming in 2023! A stoplight is coming to the busy intersection of SE 19th St and S James St. The City Council recently approved a Professional Services Agreement to begin the design of a temporary signal at this location. Read on...
What’s that noise? You may have heard a loud noise near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This sound is from the pumps used to pull wastewater from the EQ basin. These pumps run during non-peak hours. Read on...
At the November 22nd City Council meeting, the Council voted to extend NE Destination Dr to connect to NE Beaverbrooke Blvd. Both roadways will connect via a roundabout to Highway 141. Read on...
The trail behind the North Sports Complex near the creek will be closed Wednesday, November 30th, to allow for crews to install sewer pipe for the WRA project. The trail will be closed for about a month. Read on...
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It's the season of giving! Grimes City Hall is a drop-off location for the Grimes Storehouse. Any donated items can be left inside the front doors and will be taken to the food pantry. Read on...
Snow is in the forecast for Tuesday! Sign up for text/email alerts to receive a notification when a snow ordinance is issued. During a snow ordinance, we ask that you don't park your car on the street for the duration of the ordinance. Read on...
A portion of the trail along Lions Park will be closed this Friday, November 11th, for sanitary sewer construction for the GrimesPlex project. The trail will be closed for about a month. Read on...
Coming next year! The City of Grimes plans to extend the trail along the north side of Highway 44. The extension will run from the intersection of Brookside Drive to the Dallas Center-Grimes High School parking lot. Read on...
The first MultiGolf Park in the Des Moines metro and the first 18-hole course in the USA is coming to Grimes. MultiGolf combines three forms of golf. Individuals can play foot golf, park golf, and disc golf all on the same field. Read on...
We are lucky to have a lot of great parks in Grimes! A lot of planning and preparation goes on behind the scenes to bring these assets to our community. Learn how city planners help make an idea a reality. Additional Info...
City planners play a crucial role in city government. They take the city's vision and make it a reality. Learn more about their role in current and future development in this video. Additional Info...
Have you ever felt like you keep hitting every single red light? The City of Grimes is working on a project to fix that problem. Crews are installing fiber and an operating system to connect all traffic signals on the major corridors. Read on...
See the future GrimesPlex and Hope District! This video shows aerial renderings of this exciting development in the City of Grimes. GrimesPlex will be the largest multi-sport turf complex in the Midwest. Read on...
From its location to the friendly people, Grimes is a great place to build a business. But did you know that cities don't pick and choose which businesses come to town? We break down the City Planner's role in this video. Read on...
A mattress for $19, a car for $495, and a 4 bedroom house for $23,000 — check out the ads in this newspaper from 1966. These papers were found in the home on Wallace Farm, which is being turned into a large park for events. Read on...
Some streetlights in Grimes are owned by the City, but most are owned by Mid-American. The City is responsible for lights along HWY 44, SE Main St, and within the Heritage Development. All other lights are maintained by Mid-American. Read on...
There's a new and easy way to report a concern to the City of Grimes. Whether it's a pothole, property complaint, or general concern, let us know through our online Request Tracker tool. Read on...
Apply to be on the Board of Appeals! This board consists of Grimes residents who have experience and training to act on matters pertaining to building construction, property maintenance, fire hazards, hazardous conditions, or protection systems. Read on...
Check out the 2022 Fall/Winter Program Guide! This is a complete guide to all programs and activities from the Grimes Parks and Recreation Department and the Grimes Public Library. Additional Info...
The odor that occasionally drifts into the developments along N James and Beaverbrooke Boulevard is related to operations at the Grimes Waste Water Treatment Plant. But the City is working on a solution. Read on...
