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Mayor’s Proclamation For City Of Ida Grove

November 16, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

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 Hall Closed 11/10/23 For Veterans Day

November 8, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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!

November 7, 2023/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

October 26, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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.

City Amenities Closed For Season

October 25, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

October 20, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Ida County, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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.

Halloween 2023

October 16, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Milling & Overlaying

October 4, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

Water Tower Sandblasting & Painting

September 26, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

September 26, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

September 21, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Reminder that forms are due today, 9-21-23, by 5 p.m.

OABCIG Homecoming 2023

September 15, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

September 14, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

September 13, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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.

We have had in place, an option to receive email notifications if at anytime our city website is updated with new information. You can subscribe to this at anytime. Click Here To Subscribe.

We are currently subscribing users that have signed up for email billing, and any future participants, will automatically be subscribed to the website. An email will be sent to verify subscription. You may opt out if you wish.

CY-HAWK GAME 2023

September 8, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

September 7, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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.

City Hall Closed Labor Day

August 31, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

August 23, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Farmers Market News, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

July 12, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Family Activities, Front Page, Ida County, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

Dog At Large

June 27, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Ida County, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

**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

June 26, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

Click Here To View Fireworks Ordinance

Ida Grove Heritage Days Schedule Of Events 2023

June 21, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Control Burn

June 6, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

May 25, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

May 24, 2023/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

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

May 24, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

***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.

Pleasant Valley Trail

May 23, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

A portion of the Pleasant Valley Trail in front of Horn Memorial Hospital will be closed until further notice due to construction. We will keep everyone updated when that portion will reopen. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Find Your Voice! at Ida Grove Library’s Summer Programs

May 22, 2023/in Education, Family Activities, Library, Youth Activities/by Angela Scales

The Ida Grove Library will launch the Find Your Voice! summer reading program on June 8. During June and July, the library will host a range of free activities for children to encourage and support a love of reading.

Programs will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting June 8^th and running through July 13^th. The summer line-up includes a much-loved storyteller, Darrin Crow; Circus Pop! The Bubble Show with Logan Jimenez; Mimes, Masks & Magic with Fax Gilbert; Pint Size Polkas with Mike Schneider, and a fun-filled program with Laura from the ISU Extension office. The last program on July 13^th will be a summer reading pool party and picnic!

Registration continues through June 16. To learn more about the summer reading adventure at the library, please call 364-2306 or check out the library’s website at www.idagrove.lib.ia.us/services/programs

Pleasant Valley Trail

May 1, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

As of today, May 1, 2023, the Pleasant Valley Trail is officially open for the season.

Hydrant Flushing May 1st – May 20th

April 28, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

The City of Ida Grove will be flushing hydrants starting May 1st thru May 20th. During this time water users may experience low water pressure, discolored water, and air in water lines. Washing light colored or white laundry is not recommended during this time. If laundry becomes stained, do not dry the laundry, but add an iron removal product (Iron Out) in the wash machine and rewash the laundry. Running an outside faucet can eliminate any discolored water or air in water lines. Do not run hot water until the water is clear so that the water heater doesn’t collect sediment.

Thank you, for your understanding during the hydrant flushing exercise. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (712) 364-2428.

Compost & Brush Piles

April 5, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

CITY MAINTAINED COMPOST AND BRUSH PILES

8.35.010 The city of Ida Grove, from time to time, as designated by the city council at a regular meeting, may open, operate and maintain a compost and/or brush pile on city property for the use and convenience of citizens residing in the corporate limits for disposal of yard waste, trees, branches and bark during designated hours of operation.

8.35.020 During the periods of time the city compost pile or brush piles are open, citizens of Ida Grove may deposit in the compost pile yard wastes defined for purposes of this section as grass clippings, leaves, flowers, etc.; produced as part of yard and garden development and maintenance and deposit in the brush pile, bark, tree limbs and branches not exceeding six inches in diameter and eight feet in length.

8.35.030 It shall be unlawful and a municipal infraction to:

(1) Deposit in the compost or brush pile compost or other brush originating from outside the city limits.

(2) To deposit in the brush or compost piles any matter or items not designated in this chapter (e.g., plastic bags or other containers, tree limbs exceeding maximum size, garbage and building materials).

(3) To remove compost or brush without specific authorization from the city clerk.

(4) Deposit compost or brush other than during times or hours of operation.

8.35.040 The municipal offense fine for violation of this chapter is $250.00 for first offense, $500.00 for second offense and $750.00 for third or subsequent offenses.

Pickleball/Tennis Court Nets

March 28, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Health and Fitness, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Two nets have been set up on the pickleball/tennis courts located at City Park. With warmer weather on the way, its a great time to get out there and play!

Found

March 27, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

A small lantern was found and turned into city hall today. If you have lost an item similar to this recently, please contact City Hall and provide a description to claim.

Welcome Aboard, Mayor Weitl

March 1, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

We are excited to announce that yesterday, Nathan Weitl was appointed Mayor of the City of Ida Grove. Welcome aboard!

Pictured below from left to right: Nathan Weitl and Gregor Ernst.

Snow Removal

January 18, 2023/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

With the impending winter weather, we would like to remind citizens that parking is prohibited on city streets when snowfall has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch or more; or if snow removal operations have been commenced by the city. In order to avoid an infraction, any ice or snow accumulations need to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of the storm event. For more information, please follow the links below to view the online city code.

Click Here For Parking Prohibited Snow Removal

Click Here For Snow Removal Sidewalks

Lost & Found

December 23, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

A bracelet was found near the old City Hall lot on 3rd Street. If you or someone you know are looking for this, please contact City Hall at 364-2428 and provide a description to claim.

Holiday Ceramic Class at the Library

November 10, 2022/in Adult Activities, Family Activities, Library, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Angela Scales

The library will be hosting a holiday ceramics class with D & L Ceramics out of Everly, Iowa. The class will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 5pm – 8pm. Cost is dependent upon which ceramic you choose to paint, prices range from $5 to $60. Supplies and instruction are provided free of charge. To find out more about the class or sign up, please call the library at 364-2306.

Available ceramic options are viewable with this link: Holiday Ceramic Class (1)

Veterans Day

November 9, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

City Hall Offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in honor of Veterans Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Update 10/21/2022: 7th Street

October 21, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Due to unforeseen circumstances with the paving machine, 7th Street will not be resurfaced today. The paving will now take place the first of next week.

7th Street Resurfacing Update

October 20, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

On Friday, October 21, 2022, we will be resurfacing the asphalt on 7th St. from Main to Barnes. This will take place the majority of the day. We ask residents to please plan accordingly.

Trick or Treating 2022

October 19, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Chamber of Commerce, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Monday, October 31st the Chamber will be having a Trick or Treat kickoff at Godbersen Park at 5:30 p.m. with trick or treating commencing at 6:00 p.m. Come on down to celebrate! It will be a “spooktacular” night!

7th Street Asphalt Mill and Overlay

October 18, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Maintenance of 7th Street is commencing today from Main St to Barnes St. You may experience interruptions in your commute over the next couple of days. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Friday Siren Testing

October 6, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

On Friday, October 7, 2022, Public Works will be servicing the outdoor warning siren near 7th and Rohwer. If you hear the siren, do not be alarmed, it is only a test.

Lost Dog

October 5, 2022/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

***OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND***

Lost female dog found near the corner of 7th and Moorehead Street. If you have any information, please contact City Hall at 364-2428 as soon as possible.

Homecoming Parade

September 29, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Family Activities, Front Page, Organization, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

OABCIG’s Homecoming Parade is tonight at 6 p.m. with a pre-parade grill out starting at 5 p.m. Come on down and help cheer on our Falcons! Coronation begins at 7 p.m., followed by the Pep Rally and Super Class Night at 8 p.m. at the OABCIG High School.

Noon Siren

September 12, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

Due to the Labor Day holiday, Emergency Management will be testing the sirens at noon today, September 12, 2022.

City Park Playground

September 9, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

IT’S OFFICIAL!

We have just received confirmation from Public Works that the new playground equipment at City Park is set up and ready to use!

City Park Playground Update

September 7, 2022/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse

We know everyone is excited about the installation of the new playground equipment at City Park. Installation crews will be pouring concrete this afternoon and requires time to cure. Our public works crew will be putting the finishing touches on throughout the remainder of the week. It is important that children refrain from playing on the equipment until further notice.