Entries by Tonya Rehse

2024 Seasonal Help Wanted

HELP WANTED   The City of Ida Grove is currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team for a seasonal, part-time mowing position.  Working hours will be determined by the Park’s Superintendent, up to 25 hours/week, with all equipment provided by the City.  Current driver’s license is required.  Experience in mowing, […]

City Hall Drop-Box New Location!

The drop-box has been moved and placed as of today 3/12/2024 at its permanent location, 403 3rd Street. The drop-box will be drive-through accessible by entering the parking lot from Main Street & following through to the exit on 3rd Street. We appreciate everyone’s patience while we transition. Be on the lookout for publication of […]

Reminder! City Hall Closed Monday 3/11 & Tuesday 3/12

IT’S MOVING TIME – NOTICE OF CITY HALL CLOSURE  We will be closed on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 while we transition into the new building. All City Hall business will be conducted at our new location, 403 3rd Street effective March 13. Also effective March 13, the payment drop box will be […]

City Hall Moving Time!

IT’S MOVING TIME – NOTICE OF CITY HALL CLOSURE We are excited to announce the construction completion of City Hall! We will be closed on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 while we transition into the new building. All City Hall business will be conducted at our new location, 403 3rd Street effective March […]

2024 Dog & Cat License Reminder

Reminder that all dogs & cats over SIX months old MUST be licensed. Proof of vaccination is required at time of licensing.  City Code 6.10.020 – License Required Fees: January 1 – February 29, (leap year) $10 if spayed or neutered. $15 if not spayed or neutered. For the remainder of the year (March 1 […]

Iowa Home Repair Pilot Program Application

Iowa Home Repair Pilot Program Application Now Available Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced that the application portal for the Iowa Home Repair Pilot Program (HRPP) is now OPEN.  The application portal will remain open for applications through January 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., subject to available funding. The primary goal of the HRPP is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]