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Grimes is home to diverse housing options
Excellent transportation access
Minutes to the Des Moines metro
NEWS
Snow Ordinance: The snow ordinance will be in effect starting at noon on Friday January 14th until 5pm on Saturday January 15th. Please note that no parking is allowed on any City streets during this time.
Closed Monday January 17th: All City Offices will be closed on Monday January 17th for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Information regarding work being done by Metronet (PDF)
The state launches new website to help Iowans get COVID-19 vaccines. https://vaccinate.iowa.gov/
Just a reminder to everyone to please avoid flushing anything but toilet paper down your sewer system. Failing to do so may cause backup issues in the main line as well as costly sewer repairs for homeowners.
January Newsletter (PDF)
REPORTS
Grimes Budget fiscal year 2021 - 2022 (PDF)
Development Services December Report (PDF)
Parks & Trails Master Plan, adopted July 9th, 2019 (PDF)
Material Safety Data Sheets
Iowa DNR NPDES Permit (PDF)
2020 Annual Water Quality Report - Grimes Water Supply (PDF)
2020 Annual Water Quality Report - Xenia Water Supply (PDF)
City of Grimes Independent Auditor's Reports - June 30, 2021 (PDF)
City of Grimes Budget - Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 - Ending June 30, 2021 (PDF) 2018 Grimes Comprehensive Plan (9MB PDF)
EVENTS
Highway 141 Corridor Study | Johnston, IA - Official Website (cityofjohnston.com)
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy (PDF) Resolution Approving the Maximum Tax Dollars from Certain Levies for the City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (PDF)
The City of Grimes participates in a metro wide housing rehabilitation initiative called Metro Home Improvement Program. Through this program certain housing repair assistance is made available to residents that meet the approved guidelines. Visit our Metro Home Improvement Page for details.
Grimes Waste Water Treatment Plant FAQ (PDF)
Grimes Storehouse: Currently the only food pantry physically located within Grimes. The Grimes Storehouse’s challenge is to not only reduce or eliminate hunger but to also feed people’s hope and sense of purpose in their lives.
Grimes Volunteer Support Services (GVSS) needs your help. Details (PDF)
CITY CONTACTS Water main breaks/sewer emergencies | 515.822.4671 Storm water reports or erosion concerns | 515.986.9636
BILLING INFORMATION
Pay your water bill by Phone, (credit card): To pay by phone with a credit card, call (877) 690-3729 and enter jurisdiction code: 2512.
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. Utility start sheet (PDF) Online Utility Sign-up Page
CONTACT US
Grimes City Hall 101 NE Harvey Street Grimes, Iowa 50111
Phone: 515.986.3036 Fax: 515.986.3846