City Hall Closing Early
City Hall Holiday Hours
Friday, 12/29/2023 8a.m. to Noon
Monday, 1/1/2024 Closed
Tuesday, 1/2/24 we will resume normal business hours .
Archive for year: 2023
Lost Dog
The City of Ida Grove just picked up a black lab with no collar that was running near Brownies. If anyone has any information on this dog’s owner, please contact City Hall at 712-364-2428.
City Hall Holiday Hours
City Hall Holiday Hours
Friday, December 22 8 am – Noon
Monday, December 25 Closed
Friday, December 29 8 am – Noon
Monday, January 1 Closed
City Council Chambers Memorial Donation
The Robert and Kathryn Spotts family presented a generous donation in the amount of $25,000.00 to furnish the newly constructed City Council Chambers. The donation is in honor of the late Robert Spotts, who served on City Council from 1972-1979. His wife Kathryn, also assisted in many elections. The Council Chambers will be completed with a plaque in honor of Robert and Kathryn.
Back row left to right: Councilman Jared Bogue, Mayor Nathan Weitl, Councilman Jeff Miesner, Councilman Gregor Ernst, Stacy Ernst, and Julie Mauer.
Front row left to right: City Clerk Heather Sweeden, Teresa Lansink, Kathryn Spotts, Janna Thompson, and Councilwoman Angela Johnson.
Boil Notice Lifted 11-30-23
AS A REMINDER
IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE VIA DOOR HANGER, THIS DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU.
We have been notified that all requirements have been met and the boil advisory is now lifted.
Thank you.
Notice of Scheduled Repair/Maintenance 11-29-23
IF YOU WERE NOT NOTIFIED VIA DOOR HANGER, THEN THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU.
Notice of Scheduled Repair/Maintenance
The City of Ida Grove will be removing a broken water main valve and a small section of water main in the 700 block of South main street on Wednesday, November 29.
This work will require a Boil advisory for a section of South Main Street, from the 300 block to the 700 block. You may use the water, but do not drink, cook or consume the water without boiling.
The advisory will be in effect from:
8am November 29th until noon November 30th.
City Hall Closed 11/23 & 11/24
City Hall will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 23, and also on Friday, November 24. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27, 2023. City staff would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day.
Boil Advisory No Longer Required
IF YOU WERE NOT NOTIFIED VIA DOOR HANGER, THEN THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU.
BOIL ADVISORY NO LONGER REQUIRED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Ida Grove was unable to complete the valve replacement project as planned due to timing of the water sample testing and holiday weekend. We will keep you updated on this project and apologize for any inconvenience. Contact City Hall with any questions at 364-2428.
OPERATION: CHRISTMAS MEAL
This will be located at the Ida Grove Pool on Friday 12/8/2023, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
The entrance will be on Barnes Street (between the IG Rec Center and IG Swimming Pool) and you will exit from the pool side on Second Street.
Burning Regulations
13.25.150 (8) Hours and dates of burning. No person will be allowed to burn nearer than 10 feet of any building, or on any street or sidewalk at any time. Burning is only permitted between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. from April 1st to November 30th of each year. Yard waste is the only material that is allowed to be burnt. It shall be illegal for any person to burn or allow open burning on the premises except during the times and during the dates stated in this paragraph.
Click Here To View Burning Regulations
Notice Of Scheduled Repair/Maintenance
IF YOU WERE NOT NOTIFIED VIA DOOR HANGER, THEN THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU.
Notice of Scheduled Repair/Maintenance
The City of Ida Grove will be replacing a broken water valve on Monday, November 20th. This work does require a boil notice advisory for your residence. You may use the water, but do not drink, cook or consume the water without boiling it first. The advisory will be in effect from 8 am on November 20th through Noon on November 22nd. Please check the City Website or Facebook page for further updates. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact City Hall with any questions at 364-2428.
Click Here To View Area Of Map Of Notice
Snowmobile Routes & Regulations
10.60.020 – 10.60.030 The City of Ida Grove reminds residents that snowmobiles may be operated upon streets that have not been plowed during the snow season. Also, snowmobiles may be driven in alleys to and from Fifth Street. Remember to keep to the right-hand curb when operating snowmobiles on Fifth and Rohwer Streets.
NO snowmobiles are allowed in the city park, playground, Pleasant Valley Trail, city levees or upon any other publicly owned property.
Please NEVER operate snowmobiles on private property without permission from the owner. Fines for traveling in prohibited places could be up to $100.
No one under 16 years of age shall operate a snowmobile on or across a public street.
Snowmobiles cannot be operated between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. except for emergency situations or for loading and unloading from a trailer.
Click Here To View Snowmobile Routes & Regulations
Mayor’s Proclamation For City Of Ida Grove
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION FOR CITY OF IDA GROVE
ALL NIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED
SNOW REMOVAL PARKING PROHIBITED
PLEASANT VALLEY TRAIL CLOSED DURING WINTER
BADGER CREEK PARK NORTH & SOUTH ENTRANCES CLOSED DURING WINTER
-NOW IN EFFECT-
Notice is hereby given Chapters 10.45.080, 10.45.100 and 12.60.080 of the City Code of the City of Ida Grove will be in full force on and after the date of this publication and shall remain in effect until May 1st.
ALL NIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED No person, except physicians or other persons on emergency calls, shall park a vehicle on the following designated streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day during the winter months:
STREET
Second St.
Taylor St.
Main St.
FROM
Quimby St.
Alley North of Second St.
First St.
TO
Burns St.
Alley South of Second St.
Third St.
SIDE
Both
Both
SNOW REMOVAL PARKING PROHIBITED No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area during the “snow removal season” under the following conditions:
- New snow fall has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch (1/2”) or more; or
- If snow removal operations have been commenced by the City of Ida Grove.
- If the snow has been removed or plowed from a street, alley, or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall, the prohibition on parking no longer applies.
All vehicles on the streets during the above-established snow removal season will be ticketed and assessed a fine of $15.00 payable at City Hall. Unpaid tickets will be turned over to Magistrate Court for prosecution.
CLOSING PLEASANT VALLEY TRAIL DURING WINTER The Trail shall be closed to all traffic during the “winter snow removal season” until May 1st.
BADGER CREEK PARK ENTRANCES DURING WINTER The sidewalks/entrances to Badger Creek Park shall be closed to all traffic during the “winter snow removal season” until May 1st.
City Plow Trucks
City Plow Truck for Sale
The City of Ida Grove is seeking sealed bids for a 1993 International Single Axle Truck, Manual Transmission, with a 10’ Dump Box with attached 11’ Reversable Plow. Has 119,074 Miles.
City Plow Truck for Sale
The City of Ida Grove is seeking sealed bids for a 1994 Ford L8000 Single Axle Truck, Automatic Transmission, with a 10’ Dump Box with attached 11’ Reversable Plow. Has 44,740 Miles.
City Plow Trucks can be seen during normal business hours.
Contact Gerrod at 712-364-2989.
Sealed bids are due November 20, 2023, by 4 p.m.
Sealed bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting November 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
The trucks are sold “NO RETURNS”, “AS IS”, and “NO WARRANTY” condition, with no express or implied warranties or guarantees of any kind.
The City of Ida Grove has the right to refuse any, any part, or all bids.
Tree Removal Bid Invitation
Invitation to Bid Announcement
The City of Ida Grove invites the submission of sealed bids from qualified contractors for tree removal from city right-of-way. The job entails removing 13 marked trees in various locations in the city. Bid specifications can be obtained at City Hall, temporarily located at the Rec Center, 311 Barnes Street, Ida Grove, IA, or by request through the mail or email by calling
City Hall at 712-364-2428.
Sealed bids must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023.
City Hall Closed 11/10/23 For Veterans Day
City Hall will be closed this Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Thank you to all of our Veterans for your service.
Election Day 2023!
Just a reminder that today, November 7, 2023, is Election Day for City Council, School Board, and EMS support.
Stop into the Ida Grove Recreation Center to vote! The polls are open until 8 p.m.
Water Tower Update
Sandblasting for the water tower has been completed. The first of 3 coats have been applied. This is a corrosion barrier coat to protect the tank from rust. Unfortunately, due to the forecasted drop in temperatures, crews are unable to finish with painting for the year. The paint crew has Ida Grove listed as top priority as soon as temperatures allow in the spring of 2024.
Thunder From the Prairie: The Life of Harold Hughes
Jerry Harrington, the author of Thunder from the Prairie: The Life of Harold Hughes, will speak at the Ida Grove Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7.
A native of Ida Grove, Harold Hughes overcame severe alcoholism to become governor of Iowa from 1963 to 1968 and Iowa’s US senator from 1969 to 1974. He then stunned the political world by leaving office to enter the lay ministry and counsel alcoholics and drug addicts.
Hughes was known as a forceful, charismatic leader who renovated Iowa government during his time in Des Moines. The Iowa community college system was created during his administration. Hughes led a bipartisan effort to reorganize and equalize primary and secondary school funding and to modernize Iowa social services and revenue systems.
As senator, Hughes led the first national effort to aid alcoholics. He was also a national leader against the Vietnam War and American military deception. His office uncovered the secret bombing of North Vietnam in 1972.
More importantly, Hughes was a courageous leader unafraid to face difficult and controversial issues. Gifted with rugged good looks and a deep bass voice, his compelling intensity during speeches often brought people to tears when he talked of the downtrodden.
“Harold Hughes’ life story is one of ardent commitment to justice, compassion and sympathy for the underdog,” says Harrington. “I wrote this book to bring his vast accomplishments to the present day.”
Harrington will have copies of his book for sale and signing at the library.
City Amenities Closed For Season
With colder temperatures in the upcoming forecast, please note the following closures for City amenities.
City Park: Restrooms are closed and the tennis & pickleball nets are being taken down.
Kiwanis Ballfields: Restrooms and drinking fountains are closed.
Public Works will reopen these amenities in the spring of 2024.
Lost Dog
An older female dog (shepherd breed) was found near Harold Godbersen Drive today. She is very calm and friendly. If anyone has any information regarding this lost dog, please contact City Hall at 364-2428.
Milling & Overlaying
Blacktop Service Company will be in town today to begin milling streets. They will then begin to overlay the streets late Thursday and/or Friday. The following streets are:
- 6th Street from Taylor to Burns
- 2nd Street from Rohwer to Warren
- 800 Block of Valley View Drive
Street Repairs
Beginning today, 10-2-2023, Blacktop Service Company will start crack sealing the following streets:
- Circle Drive
- Fairlane Street
- Iowa Street
- Washington Street from Highway to N. Main Street
- Moorehead Avenue from Highway to N. Main Street
- N. Main Street
- Court Street from 5th to 7th
- Moorehead Street from 5th to 7th
These repairs will continue throughout the week as weather permits.
Lost Dog 9-26-23
This dog was found at the OABCIG High School, but was also seen running around Fairlane earlier. If anyone has any information on this lost dog, please contact City Hall at 712-364-2428. We would like to see this dog find it’s owner.
Water Tower Sandblasting & Painting
Within the next couple of days, Maguire Iron will begin sandblasting our water tower. The tower will be contained as much as possible to help control the noise and dust. However, residents near the tower may experience increased noise levels during this time. Crews will begin working approximately 7am to 7pm seven days a week to complete this project as quickly as possible, weather permitting. Sandblasting will take about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks to complete, with painting to follow. We appreciate your patience over the next several weeks while this work is being done.
Caution: Chemical Spraying 2023
Public Works crew members will be spraying for weeds over the next several weeks at City parks as well as other City property. These flags will be placed in all areas being sprayed, please refrain from walking through areas where this flag is present.
City Council Opportunities Deadline Today 9-21-23
Reminder that forms are due today, 9-21-23, by 5 p.m.
OABCIG Homecoming 2023
We are cheering on our OABCIG Falcons tonight as they play against MVAOCOU at 7pm.
There will be lots of exciting activities going on today! Enjoy the Homecoming parade today at 4:00, tailgating at the OABCIG High School at 4:30 with games, food, and fun, followed by the Homecoming game.
If you are unable to make it to the game tonight, Fuller Digital Solutions will be streaming it live. CLICK HERE FOR OABCIG VS MVAOCOU
BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED 9-14-23
We have just been notified that the second round of water samples have come back and passed all requirements. The boil advisory has been lifted. You do not need to boil the water before consuming. Thank you for your patience. 
Update 9-13-23
The boil advisory that was issued yesterday morning was due to a short term outage during the City’s ongoing migration from the old water system to the new water system, which caused a loss of pressure. We understand the frustration and are doing everything we can to avoid a future disruption. Please be patient while we continue transitioning.
With that being said, due to the unfortunate mandatory boil advisories that have recently transpired for our community, we have been working diligently to bring forward a solution to better notify the public in emergent situations such as phone call and/or text message. Current notifications are sent to the news stations, radio stations, city website, Facebook, and the local access cable channel.
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BOIL ADVISORY IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY
A boil advisory for the City of Ida Grove is in effect immediately. This includes the entire town and we will update once more information is received.
CY-HAWK GAME 2023
WE’VE GOT SPIRIT YES WE DO!
WE’VE GOT SPIRIT HOW BOUT YOU?!
POST A PICTURE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OF WHO YOU ARE ROOTING FOR TOMORROW.
THE CY-HAWK GAME BEGINS AT 2:30.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Update ~ Boil Advisory
The current boil advisory for Badger Creek Drive and all of Zobel’s Addition is still in effect.
In order to lift the boil advisory, the city is required by the Iowa DNR to submit and pass two individual water samples. As of today, 9/7/2023, our first 18 hour test sample passed the requirements. We will be delivering the second sample to the lab this morning.
We will post an update tomorrow morning, once the final test has been received.
Boil Advisory Update
Thanks to our amazing City Crew working into the morning hours, the water main break at Park Lane and Center Lane has been repaired, however, the boil advisory is NOT yet lifted, due to testing requirements. We will continue to provide updates as they are received.
It has also been brought to the City’s attention that some of the news stations have reported a boil advisory for the entire town. For clarification, it is just Badger Creek Drive and all of Zobel’s Addition.
WATER MAIN BREAK – BOIL ADVISORY
Due to a water main break at the intersection of Park Lane and Center Lane, a drinking water boil advisory is in effect for Badger Creek Drive and South to include all of Zobel’s Addition.
PLEASE DO NOT CONSUME THE WATER FOR APPOXIMATELY 48 HOURS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. YOU MAY USE THE WATER, BUT DO NOT DRINK, COOK OR CONSUME IT UNLESS BOILED FIRST. IF YOUR WATER APPEARS DISCOLORED, RUN AN OUTDOOR FAUCET OR COLD WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WE APPOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND WILL UPDATE ONCE MORE INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
Water Main Break
Due to a water main break at the intersection of Park Lane and Center Lane, areas of Zobel’s Addition may experience low pressure while repairs are being completed. Crew members will begin digging as soon as utility locates are completed this evening.
City Hall Closed Labor Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. 
2nd & Main Farmers Market 8/24/2023
ATTENTION:
We are sorry to announce that we are canceling tomorrow’s market due to the heat. This heat advisory is now continuing through tomorrow and we just want all of our vendors and grillers (and market-goers!) to be safe. PTP will potentially be grilling and serving food at a future market, more on that to come. And next week’s market will be scheduled as normal. Thank you to everyone for understanding!
Fireworks Update Battle Creek Fire Department
The update everyone has been waiting for. Battle Creek Fireworks are scheduled for August 19th at dusk! See you all there.
happy family sitting on floor and watching the fireworks
Closed July 4th
In observance of the holiday, City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Dog At Large
**This animal is still looking for her owner***
The City of Ida Grove has picked up a lost black, female dog with a green collar. She was picked up in the Dawn and Sunset area of town. If anyone has any information, please contact City Hall at 712-364-2428. We would like to see this animal get home to his owner.
Fireworks Reminder
With the 4th of July quickly approaching, we want to remind citizens of Ida Grove that certain fireworks are permitted only during the following times, and to please be cautious and courteous of neighboring property owners.
(1) From the Saturday before July 4th until the Sunday after July 4th.
(2) Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with the exception of July 4th or any Saturday within the permitted days, the hours are expanded to be between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(3) Noon on December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st.
(4) The mayor, in consultation with the fire chief or any other persons, has the authority to suspend the use of fireworks during the above hours, when the mayor determines it is in the public interest to suspend the use of fireworks. A person shall not be convicted of a violation, for use during such suspension, unless it is proven that such person had actual knowledge of the suspension. Actual knowledge may be proven by testimony that the person was given a verbal warning. City Code 8.40.030
Control Burn
Weather permitting, the Ida Grove Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn at the city brush pile this week. The brush pile will be closed to the public at the time of the burn.
City Hall Closed Memorial Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
2023 POOL SEASON
Friday, May 26th, 2023, the outdoor pool will officially be open for the season!
Hours of operation are as follows:
Monday – Saturday 1PM – 5PM and 7PM – 9PM
Sunday 1PM – 6PM
Lap Swim/Water Walking Monday – Friday 12pm – 1pm & 6pm – 7pm
Shout out to the Ida Grove Public Works Department for their hard work in getting the pool this cool!
Click Here For 2023 Admission Fees
**UPDATE** Lost Dog
***UPDATE**** This dog has been reunited with his owner.
The City of Ida Grove currently has a male dog. If anyone has any information on getting this dog back to its rightful owner please contact City Hall at 364-2428.
403 3rd St., Ida Grove, Iowa 51445