City of Dallas Center

09/11/2026

Community Reminders – September 11, 2026

MOUND PARK ROLLER-SKATE – The Roller-skating theme for Friday, September 11th is tonight’s theme is Villain & Hero Night (pick a cartoon Villain or Hero).

Now that school has started, the skating will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (weather permitting). Still free skating, games and fun for everyone. Quad skates and in-line skates available at no charge. Sizes from toddlers to adults.

STOP MEANS STOP. With school now being in session full time, there is a stop sign at the crosswalk on 13th street in front of the Dallas Center Elementary Schools from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please be aware of this stop sign and stop when it is displayed.

REMINDER – if you’re planning to make any improvements to your property, please check with the City as a permit may be required. ie driveways, sidewalks, fences, decks, pools, home additions, etc.

YARD WASTE pick-up is every Monday (Monday Holidays are delayed one day) from April through November. Grass, leaves, twigs, etc. can be placed in brown paper bags, paper grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or trash cans. Do not use your Waste Management container or black plastic bags. Bundle sticks and branches in no more than four-foot lengths and less than 40 lbs.
DALLAS CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

The Annual Survey is now ready for residents to complete. The Committee would like to learn more about how the residents use the parks and what enhancements you would like to see. They will use the information provided in this survey to set their actions for the next year. The information will be included in a report shared with the City Council and the public. Please take a few minutes to tell us a little bit about yourself and to complete our short survey. Use our QR Code:

Or Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qMZuAiwTad

Or if you would like a paper copy of the survey, find some at the library or city hall.

Open Burning begins October 1, 2026, but it’s only September. Open burning is allowed from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Beginning October 1st and ending November 30th with the exception of October 31, 2026. Please burn only when the wind is calm and do not burn wet debris. NO burning on the city streets and never leave a fire unattended.

Save the date for 14th Annual Dallas Center Homebrewer’s Fest – October 10, 2026

09/11/2026

Dallas Center Water System Update 🚰

Well #10 has been thoroughly cleaned, repaired, and is back up and running smoothly.

Thanks to that progress, our Public Works crew was able to disconnect from Xenia Rural Water yesterday morning. The entire community is officially back on our own municipal water supply, all without any interruption to service.

A huge thank you to Brett, Josh, Justin, and Matt for their around-the-clock dedication to keeping our taps flowing. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Xenia Rural Water for stepping up when we needed it most, and to Northway Well and Pump Co. for their prompt expertise in getting the well back online.

Looking Ahead: Strengthening Our Infrastructure

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council officially authorized City Engineer Bob Veenstra to begin the design phase for an additional well. While this project has been in the works for several years, taking this step adds a vital layer of redundancy and long-term security to Dallas Center’s water production.

We will continue to keep the community posted as engineering plans develop.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support!

09/10/2026

📍 REPORT STORM DAMAGE

If your home or property has been damaged, please report it to Dallas County Emergency Management.
Your report helps us identify impacted areas and support damage assessment efforts.

➡️ Click the "Report Damage" button on our website:
Dallas County Emergency Management Website

https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/267/Emergency-Management

Please include:
• Property address
• Photos of the damage (if safe)
• A brief description of the damage

Submitting a damage report does not guarantee disaster assistance.

09/08/2026

Quick clarification: Tonight's Council Meeting will be at 7pm in Memorial Hall.
Apologies for the typo.

09/08/2026

Water Bill Notice

Water bills were delivered to the USPS on August 31, 2026. You should be receiving them in the mail soon.

Please remember that bills are due by the 15th of the month to avoid a late penalty.

09/08/2026

To whom it may concern:

The Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan originally approved by your community has been renewed every three (3) to five (5) years since the early 1990’s. A Comprehensive Plan Update has been filed with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) upon completion of each plan update.

Your planning area, the South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill Agency (SCILA), will complete the ninth (9th) update to your Comprehensive Plan by January 1, 2027, as required by Iowa Administrative Rules.

A draft copy of Update IX is attached. Please make this plan available to any constituent or community member who would like to review this document.

A public meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on September 16, 2026, and any comments on Plan Update IX will be received at that time (or before). Comments can be made in person at the meeting in the SCILA Office, 2520 Highway 92, Winterset, Iowa, by US Mail (same address), or by email ([email protected]).

Respectfully,
Todd Whipple, CPG

The Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan originally approved by your community has been renewed every three (3) to

09/08/2026

📢 Dallas Center Residents — Road Closure Notice

We received a notice over the weekend regarding a street closure on 200th Street, just west of “W” Avenue/R30, in the neighboring community.

🚧 Closure begins: Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 AM
🚧 Expected reopening: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM

While this closure is not within Dallas Center, it may impact local commuters traveling in the area. Please plan accordingly and consider an alternate route during the closure.

Thank you!

09/04/2026

Community Reminders – September 4, 2026
MOUND PARK ROLLER-SKATE – The Roller-skating theme for Friday, September 4th is Sports!!! Wear your favorite teams colors or jersey. Skating is from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. It’s free and the Skate Shack is stocked with all sizes of skates from toddlers to adults, quad skate and in-line skates. Participate in the theme night and receive a treat!
Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month, so Storm Siren Testing will take place at 12:00 pm Noon tomorrow, September 4, 2026.

ALL CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.

STOP MEANS STOP. With school now being in session full time, there is a stop sign at the crosswalk on 13th street in front of the Dallas Center Elementary Schools from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please be aware of this stop sign and stop when it is displayed.

YARD WASTE pick-up is every Monday (Monday Holidays are delayed one day) from April through November. Grass, leaves, twigs, etc. can be placed in brown paper bags, paper grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or trash cans. Do not use your Waste Management container or black plastic bags. Bundle sticks and branches in no more than four-foot lengths and less than 40 lbs.
DALLAS CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

The Annual Survey is now ready for residents to complete. The Committee would like to learn more about how the residents use the parks and what enhancements you would like to see. They will use the information provided in this survey to set their actions for the next year. The information will be included in a report shared with the City Council and the public. Please take a few minutes to tell us a little bit about yourself and to complete our short survey. Use our QR Code:

Or Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qMZuAiwTad

Or if you would like a paper copy of the survey, find some at the library or city hall.

09/03/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Water System Update: Well Repair & Conservation Notice

Crews were on site early this morning to pull the pump at Well 10. Upon inspection, crews discovered that the wear and deterioration is more extensive than initially anticipated and extends to the well walls. Both the pump and the well casing require thorough cleaning and rehabilitation.

Because of the scope of this work, this process will take several days rather than a few hours before we can return to 100% municipal service.

Current System Status:
1. Water Supply & Pressure: The connection to Xenia Rural Water is stable and performing well. We expect to remain on the Xenia connection for the next few days while Well 10 work is completed.
2. Water Quality: As a reminder, the water remains safe to use and consume.

Voluntary Conservation Request: We ask that all residents please continue your voluntary water conservation efforts. Reducing community demand relieves strain on our other three operating wells, supports the treatment plant, and helps maintain healthy reserve levels.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support as our crews resolve this. We will share additional updates as new details become available.

09/02/2026

Water System Update

Public Works crews have been working hard all day to address our current well issue. To maintain uninterrupted water service and steady pressure throughout town, we are temporarily pulling water directly from Xenia Rural Water into the water tower.

Here is what you need to know:
• Water Quality: The water is 100% safe to drink and use.
• Taste & Smell: Because Xenia's treatment process differs from ours, you may notice a slight difference in the taste or odor of your tap water.
• Timeline: Once our well repairs are complete and the municipal system fully recovers, this temporary supply will clear from the lines over the course of a few days.

Please continue your water conservation efforts while crews finish the necessary repairs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to get the system fully back to normal!