Property owners are responsible for maintenance of trees on their property and on the city parking adjacent to their property as stated in City Ordinance 12.05.040. All branches are to be at least 15 feet above the street surface and 8 feet above sidewalks. Trees, bushes, shrubs, etc. are to be trimmed so they do not obstruct pedestrians, vision of traffic signs, or the view of any street or alley intersection. Alleys also need to be cleared to allow truck passage.
This serves as a reminder to all property owners and contractors that permits are required prior to beginning any construction or maintenance on projects such as: water, sanitary sewer, building construction, etc. Please visit the online city code at https://idagrove.municipal.codes/ or contact City Hall if you are unsure if a permit is required in order to avoid penalties.
Due to yesterday’s weather and the continued clean up effort across the area, the program scheduled for tonight at the library –“Adventures Along Iowa’s Historic Lincoln Highway with Darcy Maulsby” — has been postponed.
The new date for this program is Thursday, April 3 at 5:30 PM.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change and appreciate your understanding.
For those planning to attend, we look forward to seeing you then! If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, feel free to reach out for more information.
With the impending blizzard conditions expected to impact our area tomorrow, 3/19/2025, we would like to inform the residents of Ida Grove that our City Crew will be operating with one less plow truck and sander due to unforeseen mechanical issues that are unable to be resolved prior to the storm. We ask the residents to please be patient as our crews try and get streets open.
Help Wanted – Summer Rec Umpires
The Ida Grove Community Recreation Center is currently looking for umpires for the upcoming summer softball & baseball season.
Full time and substitute umpires are needed for Summer Rec. Games will be held week nights from May 9 through the end of June. Umpires will be paid a minimum of $30 per game. Certified umpires will be paid $50 per game. Major/Minor games require at least one certified official.
Those interested in umpiring should contact Recreation Director Scott Clark at 364-3716 or [email protected].
Now Hiring: Outdoor Lifeguards!
The Ida Grove Rec Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the upcoming outdoor pool season:
Position Overview
As a member of our outdoor pool team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of our pool patrons. Your responsibilities will include monitoring pool activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, log taking, chemical testing, and performing other duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or Assistant Pool Manager.
Qualifications
Important Dates
How to Apply
Applications are available at the Ida Grove Rec Center.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a fun and rewarding summer job! Apply today!
Stop into City Hall and get your pet registered at the discounted rate!
Discount rate ends FRIDAY!
All dogs & cats over SIX months old must be licensed.
January 1 – February 28 $10.00 altered $15.00 not altered
March 1 – December 31 $20.00 altered $25.00 not altered
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With the projected snowfall forecasted for the remainder of the week, we wanted to share this friendly reminder in regards to on-street parking and sidewalks.
10.45.100 Snow Removal – Parking Prohibited
(1) 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” as designated by the mayor under the provisions of IGCC 10.45.080, if either of the following conditions apply:
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove sow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within 24 hours, the city may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Due to water main repair, the following area of town will be without water this morning through early afternoon or as soon as repair is complete. Repair of a water main requires a BOIL ADVISORY for the affected area only.
Affected area: Circle Drive, Fairlane Street, E. 6th Street, and E. 7th Street from Circle Drive to Barnes Street.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP OF AFFECTED AREA AS SHOWN WITHIN RED OUTLINE.
If you were not notified via door hangar, this notice does not pertain to you.
Again, affected area only PLEASE DO NOT CONSUME THE WATER FOR APPOXIMATELY 24 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 COLD WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WE APPOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND WILL UPDATE ONCE MORE INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
City Code 6.10.020 – License Required
All dogs & cats over SIX months old must be licensed.
Fees: January 1 – February 28
$10 if spayed or neutered, $15 if not spayed or neutered.
For the remainder of the year (March 1 – December 31)
$20 if spayed or neutered, $25 if not spayed or neutered.
Dogs & Cats need to have their license tags on their collar for identification purposes; this allows the City to assist in reuniting a lost dog or cat with its owner.
By order of the City Council of Ida Grove.
Tuesday, December 24th 8 am – Noon
Wednesday, December 25th CLOSED
We will resume normal business hours Thursday, December 26th.
Tuesday, December 31st 8am – Noon
Wednesday, January 1st CLOSED
We will resume normal business hours Thursday, January 2, 2025.
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
EPA/Iowa DNR: Lead Service Line Inventory Letters
The City of Ida Grove sent letters out last week to inform some of our residents about the service line material at their home. This letter was not a reflection on the Ida Grove water quality but is an effort to inform the public that the water service line that runs from the public water main to their home may have at one time contained lead. Lead water lines were used in older houses but many of those lines have been replaced.
In an effort to update water service line infrastructure throughout the country, the DNR and EPA are requiring communities to conduct a review of their current records. Our service records are based on notes from previous operators over many decades and may no longer be accurate. If homeowners have updated water line material to their home, please let us know by contacting City Hall at (712)364-2428 or email Luke at [email protected]. We are required to submit and maintain a current record on the state’s portal system. We must also notify any homeowners if we are not certain that the waterline feeding their house is or ever was lead or downstream of plumbing containing lead.
The letters that were sent out last week were to update the residents of our findings. Over the next 3 years the city will be updating records by contacting residents and performing onsite confirmation of the service line material. In some cases, the service line will have to be exposed through excavation at the property. If the line is confirmed to be made of lead, then the line will be replaced.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Tree Bid Invitation 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 29 marked trees in various locations in the city. Bid specifications can be obtained at City Hall, 403 3rd Street Ida Grove, IA, by request through mail or email, or you may view the link below.
Click Here For Bid Specifications
City Hall at 712-364-2428.
Sealed bids must be received no later than 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024.
PAPER COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
A portion of the Pleasant Valley Trail will be closed for pipe replacement work that has begun on the western side of town. We anticipate this closure to last over the next 2 – 4 weeks. The pedestrian/bike bridge will still be accessible to cross. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to get this opened back up as soon as possible. The pink highlighted portion of the map below is where the closure of the trail will approximately be located.
On August 18, 2024, the Ida Grove Fire Department held a celebration of retirement for 3 of their long term firefighters. Don Wunschel 50 years, Terry Lovett 47.5 years, and Rick Wonder 34 years. Thank you for all of your dedication and service! Congratulations on your retirement!
Pictured from left to right are as follows: Scott Vandusen-Fire Chief, Terry Lovett, Rick Wonder, Don Wunschel, and Lonnie Newhall from the Iowa Firefighters Association.
The City of Ida Grove invites you to bid on FY25 street repairs. Bid sheets may be obtained at City Hall, 403 3rd Street, on our website at www.idagroveia.com or by email request at [email protected]
Click Here For 2024 Concrete Patching Bid Form
Click Here For 2024 Asphalt & Crack Seal Bid Forms
Each bid must be in ink or typed and mailed or delivered sealed to the following address no later than July 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm:
City of Ida Grove
Attn: Street Repair Bid
403 3rd Street
PO Box 236
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Bids will be opened during the July 15, 2024 City Council meeting at 5:30 pm.
The successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance.
Any questions can be directed to Gerrod Sholty, City Crew Foreman/Street Superintendent, by calling the Maintenance Shop at 712-364-2989.
The City of Ida Grove has the right to refuse any, any part, or all bids.
Heather Sweeden, City Clerk
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, July 5th.
Have a safe and happy 4th!
On the evening of June 20, 2024, the Sheriff’s Office picked up a dog running at large. This animal has not been claimed as of today, June 27, 2024. The city is allowed to keep animals for a maximum of seven days. The city has made numerous attempts to contact animal shelters and find a new home for this handsome boy to no avail. This is our final effort to find a wonderful home for this guy. Please share and help us save this dog!
Heritage Days officially begins today, June 27, 2024! The afternoon looks to be amazing, so come on down to Godbersen Park and check out all of the local Farmer’s Market vendors, AND to take a night off from cooking! The Pork Producers will be grilling burgers and hot dogs with the City of Ida Grove serving!
On 6/18/2024, the City of Ida Grove picked up 2 lost dogs found along 2nd Street, near Horn Physicians Clinic. The black and white one is a male, and the beagle mix is female. If anyone has any information on the owner(s), please contact City Hall at 364-2428.
THERE’S NO LIFE LIKE POOL LIFE! 
Tomorrow, May 24th, 2024, 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 ready for the season!
Click Here To View Outdoor Pool Admission Fees
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
9.30.110 & 12.60.010 – 12.60.080 The City of Ida Grove would like to remind residents that motor vehicles are not allowed anywhere along the flood control or Pleasant Valley Trail. These motor vehicles include, but are not limited to; mopeds, dirt bikes, golf carts, ATV’s, and UTV’s. It shall be unlawful for anyone to operate these unauthorized vehicles in the aforementioned areas. We ask that you contact local law enforcement if such activities are taking place. Violations could result in fines, penalties, and/or other legal action.
Did you know? You can sign up to receive important alerts delivered directly to you via call, text and/or email.
The City of Ida Grove has partnered with Ida County to utilize Alert Iowa’s messaging system. Visit Iowa’s Homeland Security & Emergency Management website, linked below, and choose from one of three ways to register for an account today! You may opt into receiving alerts that are pertinent to you for the town you reside in or all towns within Ida County. The alerts may include notifications such as boil advisories & severe weather warnings.
Join us on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 3:00pm for the newly constructed City Hall ribbon cutting!
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be an open house until 5:00pm for the public.
We look forward to seeing you!
Last year a new well was added to the water system. The City of Ida Grove is required to increase monitoring of Lead and Copper to assess how the new water may affect the metal pipes in the distribution system. To help locate qualifying sites to monitor the water we have provided a short survey to see if your home meets the DNR’s monitoring criteria. These sample sites are needed this month because samples are due back to the DNR in June and a follow up round of samples are due by December.
Please fill out the form even if your home doesn’t qualify. The EPA has implemented new Lead service line inventory monitoring. This form will also help the city update our records for the lead service inventory in October.
The sampling process is simple for the lead and copper testing. A labeled bottle will be filled with a cold-water kitchen or bath faucet in the morning after at least 6 hours without flow. This sample would be picked up by city staff that morning.
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY25 budget at City Hall, located at 403 3rd Street, at 5:30 p.m. on April 15, 2024.
Grass Clipping Notice
The City of Ida Grove reminds residents not to blow grass clippings into city streets or alleys to prevent clogging of city storm drains. Leaving grass clippings in any street or alley is considered a “nuisance” and also includes debris such as leaves, brush, nails, glass, or rubbish of any kind. The placing of debris, including grass clippings, on streets and alleys could lead to violators being charged for clean-up per City Code 12.30.030. Placing Debris on Streets, Violation and Abatement.
Permit Notice
This serves as a reminder to all property owners and contractors that permits are required prior to beginning any construction or maintenance on projects such as: water, sanitary sewer, building construction, etc. Please visit the online city code at https://idagrove.municipal.codes/ or contact City Hall if you are unsure if a permit is required in order to avoid penalties.
Many of the changes in the water you’re seeing lately are due to introducing the new well into the City water system. As with any change, it takes some time to work out all the kinks. We are aware of and working to address the color in the water. The discoloration is produced by iron presence in the water being oxidized by the chlorine that is used to disinfect the system. The colored water is not harmful for human consumption and will settle out. The well output has been reduced from the new well to reduce the amount of iron moving in the system. This is similar to the effects of hydrant flushing.
We assure you regular tests are being performed and passed per Iowa DNR requirements.
A public hearing will be held at Ida Grove City Hall on 4/01/2024 at 5:00 PM on the proposed property tax levy. The attached notice has been published in the Ida County Courier (3/20/2024), and on the City of Ida Grove, Recreation Center, Library, and the Fire Department Facebook pages in addition to the website.
Click Here To View Proposed Property Tax Levy
The City of Ida Grove has picked up a male dog found along 7th Street. If anyone has any information on this dog’s owner, please contact City Hall at 364-2428. If outside of normal business hours (8 am to 4 pm), contact the Ida County Sheriffs Office at 364-3146.
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 13. Also effective March 13, the payment drop box will be relocated from the Rec Center to the east side of the new building. 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 our open house date!
Stop into City Hall and get your pet registered at the discounted rate!
Discount rate ends TOMORROW!
All dogs & cats over SIX months old must be licensed.
January 1 – February 29 $10.00 altered $15.00 not altered
March 1 – December 31 $15.00 altered $20.00 not altered
