City of Graettinger - Small Town, Big Heart

The City of Graettinger would like to thank the Graettinger Community Visioning for all they do ! please check out this link and consider joining a great group of people for the betterment of our town. https://youtu.be/ilJVe5vHV0w

The City of Graettinger is excited to announce that road work has been completed throughout our town. This project is part of our on-going efforts to beautify our community and to ensure the safety and well-being of all our residents. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time and look forward to the improvements that will make sure an even more beautiful and safe place to live. This is an ongoing effort - Thank you to our Utility workers for all the work you do! Thanks for your understanding and support.

Graettinger Residents ......... Palo Alto County was approved by FEMA for Individual Assistance. For those in Graettinger: FEMA will be going door to door starting tomorrow to let you know you can sign up for help. FEMA staff will have a FEMA ID that they wear on a lanyard around their neck. Please ask to see it. There will be more information coming out in the near future, but if you want to get registered with FEMA, you can do so now through these methods: Apply for Assistance -Meet with a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Team going door to door -Call FEMA’s hotline at 800-621-3362 -Visit www.disasterassistance.gov -Download the FEMA App -When available, go to a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) -DRC Locator: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator We will have a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opening soon, but you can also go to the one in Clay County or Emmet County if you would like to meet with them sooner. More information will be coming out. The teams will be making their way through each community. Please share this info with your neighbors as well.

The Gnats are out! These pesky bugs are aggressive around people and annoying, flying into people's faces, under their glasses, and into our ears. We have received inquiries asking if we can 'spray' for them. The City of Graettinger did reach out to our pest control professional's and they did advise us they did spray for mosquitoes, but the spray does not have any noticeable effect on gnats. Please follow these common prevention tips to help avoid bites: 1.Avoid bodies of water. Gnats are often found near swamps, ponds, marshes, and streams. ... 2. Cover exposed skin. Gnats usually bite around the face, but they can bite any area of exposed skin. ... 3. Use insect repellent. ... 4. Wear light clothing. ... 5. Wear closed shoes. ... 6. Install window screens. ... 7. Avoid using scented products.

The city of Graettinger would like to remind everyone that now that our Independence Day is over, locals should be aware that fireworks now need to be put away till next year. Please be respectful to your neighbors. While Iowa law allows the year-round sale of fireworks, that doesn't mean you can set them off whenever and wherever you want. Cities maintain local jurisdiction for setting dates and times for legal firework use. Graettinger ordinance dictates that any it is unlawful for any person to use or explode any display fireworks in town... Novelties, including sparklers, are allowed on private property from July 1 to the 8th and from Dec 10 to January 3 between 9am and 10pm.

The City of Graettinger would like to remind everyone of our Independence Day Ordinances. Please be respectful to your neighbors. While Iowa law allows the year-round sale of fireworks, that doesn't mean you can set them off whenever and wherever you want. Cities maintain local jurisdiction for setting dates and times for legal fireworks use. Graettinger ordinance dictates that it is unlawful for any person to use or explode any display fireworks in town... Novelties, including sparklers, are allowed on private property from July 1 to the 8th and from Dec 10 to January 3 between 9 am and 10 pm.

The City of Graettinger would like to remind its residents if they have family that has been affected by the Spencer flooding the Federal Emergency Management Agency -FEMA-is opening a Disaster Area Recovery Center today (Tues) at the Tower Gate Pavilion at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer. The center will be open daily, including on the 4th of July, from 8am to 6pm until further notice. Please bring ID, insurance claims, receipts, and pictures if available, they will help you through the process.

The City of Graettinger would like to remind everyone of our Independence Day Ordinances. Please be respectful to your neighbors. While Iowa law allows the year-round sale of fireworks, that doesn't mean you can set them off whenever and wherever you want. Cities maintain local jurisdiction for setting dates and times for legal fireworks use. Graettinger ordinance dictates that it is unlawful for any person to use or explode any display fireworks in town... Novelties, including sparklers, are allowed on private property from July 1 to the 8th and from Dec 10 to January 3 between 9 am and 10 pm.

On behalf of the City of Graettinger- we would like to express our gratitude to the Graettinger Business Club. The Business club is made up of local business members that help beautify and bring local events to our town. Recently the town flowerpots were planted and are looking beautiful. Some recent projects include new trash receptacles at parks, banners, playground equipment and much more over the years. Please support and thank our local business for all that they do for the betterment of our community.. Don’t forget to join us for the Classic Car Show on June 28 and enjoy the free meal the Business Club will be serving 5:30-7:00. Come enjoy fresh popcorn from the Popcorn lady, Petting Zoo and cotton candy ! Bank Plus The Graettinger Market EPS Graettinger Hardware Henry-Olson Funeral Home Currans Plumbing and Heating Graettinger Chiropractic Clinic City of Graettinger Midwest Technology Services- Graettinger Light Plant -Masters Manufacturing -Daybreak Foods- Family Practice Clinic- JKP Design- River Valley Telecommunications -Graettinger Country Store- Graettinger/Terril Community School- Kandi’s Flower Market Graettinger Times-Petersen Insurance

City of Graettinger residents- The City of Graettinger is encouraging all our residents to self-report damage assessment, it just gives the county and the state an idea of how widespread the issues are. Citizen Self-Report Damages: (even water in the basement should be reported) report-ia-state.orioncentral.com Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program (online form): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaSEU3hoWJoIFC0gKYyy7iQeQNgI2eztt6igfliK-qxsT-pQ/viewform If anyone needs help with this program (it is income-driven- 200% poverty level), Upper Des Moines is our agency that runs this program. The City of Graettinger will provide further updates as soon as we are able The City of Graettinger

The City of Graettinger's tree dump is temporarily closed due to muddy conditions and flood water accumulation. Our city maintenance workers are diligently monitoring the situation and will provide updates when the tree dump will reopen. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 712-859-3742.

The recent severe weather and excessive flooding have impacted several areas across Iowa. The City of Spencer faced significant challenges due to the heavy rainfall and flooding. The community has rallied together to support those effective and if you're able, please consider donating blankets, air mattresses, personal hygiene items, or canned foods to the Palo Alto County Hospital. Items can be dropped off here at the City Hall or taken to the hospital to be distributed to families in need. Your support can make a difference.

Currently we have seen some major flooding in Spencer and our surrounding communities. Flooding can pose significant challenges for communities, and the City of Graettinger is no exception. The city has taken proactive steps by renting a pump to remove excess water. To further mitigate risks, residents should continue allowing their sump pumps to run all excess water outside rather than into sanitary sewer systems. This helps prevent overwhelming our sewer system during the continued rainfall. Please stay safe and stay vigilant my friends!

Dear residents, we kindly request your attention to an essential matter regarding your sump pump systems. Connecting your sump pump to the city's sanitary sewer system is not only illegal, but also detrimental to our community. When sump pumps discharge into the sewer, it overwhelms the sewage treatment facilities and can lead to untreated sewage entering rivers and lakes. To protect our environment and prevent backups into homes, we urge you to ensure that your sump pump is disconnected from the sanitary sewer, instead sump pump should discharge only into the yard or storm sewer. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a healthy and sustainable community. Sincerely, the City of Graettinger.

We're excited to share some fantastic news about the Graettinger Community Pool! Starting now, pool tickets are available for purchase right at the pool entrance. Additionally, we're thrilled to announce daily adult swim sessions, so our adult visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip. And that's not all, we're launching water aerobics classes, perfect for staying active and having fun. For more details, visit our Graettinger Community Pool Facebook page. Dive in and make a splash.

We found a pair of prescription glasses by City Hall - Please see us if they are yours.

Business Spotlight ! Kandi's Flower Market Kandis Flower Market is a full service floral shop designing flower arrangements for all occasions. Funerals, weddings, anniversaries, new baby, prom or any time flowers would add that something special to your occasion. Call Kandi today for all your floral needs... 712 859 3597

We're excited to announce that the Graettinger Community Pool will officially open its doors on June 19! WEATHER PERMITTING. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated city employees, the pool is ready for a summer of fun and relaxation. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the refreshing waters and sunny days ahead.

We're excited to announce that the Graettinger Community Pool will officially open its doors on June 19! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated city employees, the pool is ready for a summer of fun and relaxation. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the refreshing waters and sunny days ahead.

The City of Graettinger is currently addressing a leak in the pool. Our dedicated team is working diligently to resolve the issue, and we anticipate having the pool fully operational again soon. We appreciate the community's patience and support during this maintenance process. we will keep you up to date!