City of Mechanicsville IA

06/17/2026

This dog is looking for its owner. Took shelter at ag vantage in Mechanicsville during the storm. Please stop by and help him find his way back home. Thank you.

06/15/2026

New donation from the Mechanicsville Senior Citizens and Bingo group!

06/11/2026

Tree branches from yesterday's storm ( or today if more, ) may be taken to your curb by Thursday 6/18 and public works will pick up with the trailer. Otherwise, Saturday July 11th will be the next date that you may take branches to the shed.

06/09/2026

Question: The City is planning to paint the east water in the coming months. For the logo that is in green now, would you like to see the trees removed? If yes, respond with a Thumbs up. If no, respond with a heart the heart translates to leave as is, no change in the "logo".

06/09/2026

Garage Sales will be here soon! If you haven't signed up yet, please do it tonight by putting your name, $5, your address and list of items in the drop box at city hall. Plan to have list out by end of day tomorrow.

05/14/2026

Did someone forget their bike at the park?

05/14/2026

NOTICE TO ACCEPT BIDS

The City of Mechanicsville is accepting bids for mowing of private property. Please submit hourly rate for lawn mowing/trimming of yards that are not in compliance with the city’s ordinance. Contractor shall submit proof of liability insurance coverage with the bid. If your bid is accepted, you will be provided with the address to be mowed. Your proposal shall be submitted to City of Mechanicsville, PO Box 339, Mechanicsville, IA 52306 and marked as “lawn mowing proposal” by Noon Tuesday, May 20, 2026 or put in drop box at 100 E First St. The City of Mechanicsville reserves the right to accept or reject all bids.

05/13/2026

Is your pet's vaccination current? Check to be sure tags are in place when it goes outside. Thank you.

55.14 RABIES VACCINATION.
1. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor a cat or dog over six (6) months of age which has not been currently vaccinated against rabies. Any dog or cat acquired by a resident of the City shall be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after such acquisition or when said animal reaches the age of 6 months, whichever occurs later.
2. Every cat or dog which is over six months of age shall wear a collar with a valid rabies vaccination tag attached to the collar when outside the owner’s dwelling.
3. Cats and dogs shall be licensed by their owners through the procedure by which the rabies vaccination tag and certificate are obtained. The rabies vaccination tag and certificate shall be the license required by this chapter.
4. The owner of any dog or cat within the City which is subject to vaccination in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall have such dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian annually or in such other way as to maintain said dog or cat’s immunity from rabies.

05/13/2026

Some have been asking about the when the contractor doing the dirt work repairs would be returning....Answer: they will be in town this week doing the dirt work and seeding until they are finished. Next week will be the hard surface (concrete) type repairs.

05/09/2026

Part time Library Director

The City of Mechanicsville is accepting applications for Library Director, 24 hours per week. The Director, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, is responsible for the leadership of the library and will oversee the library’s strategic planning, administrative and management operations, library staff, finances, facilities, budgeting and compliance, programs, collections and services, technology, outreach and marketing. To apply please submit a cover letter, application, resume with salary requirements to City of Mechanicsville 100 E First St, PO Box 339 Mechanicsville, IA 52306. Application and job description are available at www.cityofmechanicsville.net or you may contact City Hall at 563-432-7756. The City of Mechanicsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part time Librarian
The City of Mechanicsville is accepting applications for a part time Librarian. The person holding this position participates in all library operations necessary to ensure high levels of service to the community and has responsibility for other duties as assigned by the director. This position reports to the library director. To apply please submit a cover letter, application, resume with salary requirements to City of Mechanicsville 100 E First St, PO Box 339 Mechanicsville, IA 52306. Application and job description are available at www.cityofmechanicsville.net or you may contact City Hall at 563-432-7756. The City of Mechanicsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Mechanicsville "Heaven Amongst the Cedars" 100 E 1st Street Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306 Ph: 563-432-7756 Fax: 563-432-7199 email: [email protected]