City of Grinnell

05/31/2026

Starting Monday, the Iowa DOT will move sanitary sewer repair work north to the 5th Avenue intersection, closing the intersection to 5th Avenue traffic from the east. The current closure at 3rd Avenue will be reopened to traffic when the 5th Avenue closure begins.

The repair at 5th Avenue will be the last sanitary manhole repair in the center lanes of Highway 146. Once this is complete, construction will shift to outside lane closures for water main work, storm intake replacements, sidewalk improvements, and street light installation..

Thank you for your patience as this project continues. Please use caution in the work zone and follow posted traffic control signs.

https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1692

05/31/2026

The agenda and related materials for Monday's Grinnell City Council work sessions and meeting are available online at: https://grinnellia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/204/files/agenda/997
The City Council meets at 7 pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to discuss important local issues. We encourage you to attend or stay informed by reviewing the agenda.

05/29/2026

The slides at the Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center wake up tomorrow! Grab your sunscreen and get ready for another season of cannonballs, lazy river laps, and poolside memories.
Get hours and info about daily rates/season passes here: https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/161/Aquatic-Center

05/29/2026

What's the status on all the new housing in Grinnell? What's next for development by I-80? Do you actually need a permit for that kiddie pool (probably not)?
Tyler Avis, our Building and Planning Director, talks about some of the projects and questions we hear most often in the community:

Grinnell Communications & Community Development Specialist Adrienne Hardin discusses the recent housing study and it’s findings, as...

05/29/2026

8th Avenue between Park and East Streets will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday for Grinnell College reunion activities (Friday closure to occur only if it rains.)

https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Street-Closed-8th-Avenue-688

05/26/2026

The Iowa DOT has announce that sanitary sewer point repairs and manhole work along Highway 146 will continue moving north this week.

As work advances, the current two-way traffic configuration will move one block north to accommodate repairs in the area of the 3rd Avenue intersection. The repairs include both a manhole and sewer point repair located on the east side of the intersection. During this phase of construction both northbound and southbound traffic on Highway 146 will continue to share the west two lanes in a head-to-head configuration and 3rd Avenue will be closed to traffic approaching from the east.

The updated traffic configuration is expected to remain in place for approximately one week. Drivers are encourage to slow down, use caution in the work zone, follow posted signage, and allow additional travel time while traveling through the area.

https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1691

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Join Grinnell American Legion today, May 25, for their Memorial Day Service at Central Park, starting at 10:50 AM. Gavin Sandvi, who serves as the Bureau Chief of Benefits and Cemetery for the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, will deliver the main address.

Gavin is dedicated to ensuring Iowa’s veterans and their families receive the honor, care, and benefits they have earned through their service.

For the full Memorial Day Service schedule, visit https://www.grinnellchamber.org/events/memorial_day_ceremony/27535/.

05/21/2026

One of our favorite signs of spring! Public Services was out early today prepping to hang the downtown flower baskets.