City of Prairie City

City of Prairie City Prairie City is a small, but growing, community with great opportunities.

Our small, but growing community offers friendly people, vibrant residential neighborhoods, an exceptional school system while striving to provide economic growth through the highest quality of residential, recreational and business development. We are located on Iowa Highway 163 and positioned a few miles from Interstate 80 and just 20 miles from the bustle of larger communities including Newton, Knoxville, Pella, and Des Moines which offers large city amenities. Surrounded by Iowa’s tallgrass prairie and located near the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie City is a peaceful community filled with people who are warm, welcoming, and proud to call this place home.

09/17/2026
NOTE: Due to the recent heavy rains, Waste Management will allow water damaged carpet and drywall to be included in the ...
09/15/2026

NOTE: Due to the recent heavy rains, Waste Management will allow water damaged carpet and drywall to be included in the curbside cleanup. Both must be in sections that are 4' or shorter in height.

Mark your calendar! Fall curbside cleanup is Saturday, September 19. Details below.

Jasper County EMA delivered buckets of cleaning supplies that are available at City Hall for those needing them. Stop in...
09/15/2026

Jasper County EMA delivered buckets of cleaning supplies that are available at City Hall for those needing them. Stop in City Hall to pick one up.

Welcome to Prairie City, Erica!
09/13/2026

Welcome to Prairie City, Erica!

Northwest Iowa native is excited to 'get back into public service' and 'make a positive impact'

09/13/2026

The water main repair is complete and water service is restored. Thank you to our Public Works for working so hard on this all day.

09/12/2026

Any residents without water this is due to a water main break on S Madison. We apologize for any inconvenience. Once the main is repaired services will be restored.

Address

203 E Jefferson Street, PO Box 607
Prairie City, IA
50228

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15159942649

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