The Waterworks Park Splash Pad will be open on July 4th, but closing early so City staff can enjoy the holiday. The hours will be 10 am to 4 pm.

We're hiring! The City of Grimes currently has openings for a Planner 1, Part-Time Library Associate, and Seasonal Maintenance Workers. Learn more and apply at grimesiowa.gov/jobs.

We can't believe it's almost the 4th of July! Check out this video for some important reminders for the holiday.

The City Council recently approved two preliminary plats and site plans for residential developments just east of DCG High School.

GrimesPlex will be closed on July 4th for the holiday. The gates will be locked and there will be no public access to the fields. It will reopen to the public on Friday, July 5th.

Happy 4th of July! City buildings are closed for the holiday. This won't change trash/recycling collection, which will happen on your normal day.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! We are celebrating learning a new sport, creating a masterpiece, making new friends, and going on an adventure! Check out our current youth and adult programs a grimesiowa.gov/programs.

There will not be a City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9th. The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 23rd.

SW County Line Rd will be closed from SW 19th St to SW 37th on Wednesday, July 10th at 7 am. This project is a partnership with Dallas County to repair the road. SW County Line Rd is expected to reopen by Friday, July 12th at 5 pm, weather permitting. Thank you for your patience!

There's a lot happening in Grimes! Check out the latest development updates from the June 25th City Council meeting.

Mark your calendars for the next Movie at Heritage! Join us on August 8th at Heritage Park for a free showing of Kung Fu Panda 4. Activities will start at 6 pm and the movie will begin at 7 pm. Thank you to our sponsor Raccoon Valley Bank!

Heads up! Please expect delays on S James St. It is down to one lane just south of the South Sports Complex. Crews are working on a fiber line related to the S James St widening project. There is a temporary signal and the road should be fully open by Saturday.

The Rock Around the Clock Concert Series is back! Join us at Heritage Park on Thursdays starting August 29th and ending September 26th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. 8/29 - Brian Congdon 9/5 - Dick Danger Band 9/12 - Brian Herrin 9/19 - Brother Trucker 9/26 - Damon Dotson

Are you signed up for emergency alerts? Our WENS alert system gives you the option to sign up to receive NOAA severe weather alerts, but we also use it for other emergency alerts such as water main breaks. Sign up at ow.ly/KNOm50SuVnj

Do you get the city's monthly newsletter? It's a great way to stay up-to-date on city events and news! Plus you'll have the answer to the question, "what's being built over there?" Sign up at ow.ly/XuaG50Sz9PO.

Join us on August 8th at Heritage Park for a free showing of Kung Fu Panda 4. Activities will start at 6 pm and the movie will begin at 7 pm. There will be free popcorn, but grab any snacks, drinks, and chairs/blankets you need from home.

Feel like going fishing? The Iowa DNR stocked Largemouth Bass into the small pond at GrimesPlex! Learn more about fishing in Grimes, including a map of other public ponds, at grimesiowa.gov/fishing.

The Grimes City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 23rd at 5:30 pm at the Grimes Community Complex. The agenda is available at grimesiowa.gov/agendas.

The Rock Around the Clock Concert Series is back! Join us at Heritage Park on Thursdays starting August 29th and ending September 26th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. 8/29 - Brian Congdon 9/5 - Dick Danger Band 9/12 - Brian Herrin 9/19 - Brother Trucker 9/26 - Damon Dotson

Check out the latest updates from the July 23rd City Council meeting.