City Council Chambers Memorial Donation
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseThe 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseAS 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseIF 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseBoil Advisory No Longer Required
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseIF 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.
Burning Regulations
/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse13.25.150 (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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseIF 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse10.60.020 – 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.
Mayor’s Proclamation For City Of Ida Grove
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseMAYOR’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 Hall Closed 11/10/23 For Veterans Day
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseElection Day 2023!
/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWater Tower Update
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseSandblasting 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWith 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Ida County, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseHalloween 2023
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseMilling & Overlaying
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseBlacktop 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWithin 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseCity Council Opportunities Deadline Today 9-21-23
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseOABCIG Homecoming 2023
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWe 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseUpdate 9-13-23
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseThe 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.
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CY-HAWK GAME 2023
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseUpdate ~ Boil Advisory
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseThe 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse2nd & Main Farmers Market 8/24/2023
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Farmers Market News, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseATTENTION:
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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Family Activities, Front Page, Ida County, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseDog At Large
/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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWith 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
Ida Grove Heritage Days Schedule Of Events 2023
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseControl Burn
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWeather 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse2023 POOL SEASON
/in Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseFriday, 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!
**UPDATE** Lost Dog
/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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseA 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
/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 8th and running through July 13th. 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 13th 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseHydrant Flushing May 1st – May 20th
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseThe 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseCITY 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Health and Fitness, Parks and Rec, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseFound
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseA 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseSnow Removal
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseWith 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseA 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
/in Adult Activities, Family Activities, Library, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Angela ScalesThe 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseCity 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseDue 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
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Senior Activities, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya RehseTrick or Treating 2022
/in Activities by Age, Adult Activities, Chamber of Commerce, City, Family Activities, Front Page, Uncategorized, Youth Activities/by Tonya Rehse
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