City of Graettinger - Small Town, Big Heart

The City of Graettinger kindly reminds everyone to avoid placing grass trimmings in the street or mowing clippings onto the roadway. These practices can create dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. Additionally, clippings washed into storm drains can contribute to clogging and pollution. For the safety and enjoyment of all during this busy time of year, please ensure grass clippings are properly disposed of in your yard waste containers. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important matter.

The City of Graettinger would like to recognize one more Sept birthday! ... The one and only Adi Heinrichs. Adi we hope you have a wonderful birthday month!

Can you believe it's already September! The City of Graettinger would like to recognize our Sept birthdays... Andrew Dyhrkopp, Danica Ringlaben, Leslie Faust, and Lillian Vanderhoff ! Hope your trip around the sun has been fun and memorable. Here's to another great year!

Attention ! Attention! As we approach the Labor Day weekend, we kindly remind everyone to avoid placing grass trimmings in the street or mowing clippings onto the roadway. These practices can create dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. Additionally, clippings washed into storm drains can contribute to clogging and pollution. For the safety and enjoyment of all during this busy time of year, please ensure grass clippings are properly disposed of in your yard waste containers. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important matter.

As we experience these exceptionally hot days, it’s crucial for us to focus on conserving energy to help manage the strain on our community’s resources and to protect our environment. Simple actions can make a significant difference: consider setting your thermostat a few degrees higher to reduce air conditioning use, utilize fans to improve air circulation, and close blinds or curtains during peak sunlight hours to keep your home cooler. Avoid usage of large appliances like washers and dryers UNTIL EVENING HOURS. Additionally, conserving energy can be as straightforward as unplugging devices when they’re not in use and using energy-efficient appliances. By implementing these strategies, we can collectively ease the demand on our energy systems and contribute to a more sustainable future. Let’s work together to ensure we keep our community comfortable and resourceful during these challenging temperatures.

As the City of Graettinger bids farewell to another fantastic pool season, we want to celebrate our final days of summer fun! Our pool will be open for its last laps with hours as follows: Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM, featuring Water Aerobics at 6 PM on Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3 to 8 PM with another Water Aerobics session at 6 PM. We’re thrilled to have shared a season of splashes and laughter with you and look forward to a great school year ahead. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the pool one last time before we close for the season!

The City of Graettinger is excited to invite everyone to our annual Labor Day celebration, a cherished tradition that honors the hard work and dedication of our community's working people. To ensure a festive and enjoyable weekend, we kindly request that all properties be cleaned and free of debris. Your cooperation helps maintain the beauty of our city and contributes to a safe, welcoming environment for all. We look forward to a wonderful holiday filled with fun, camaraderie, and gratitude for the contributions of our workforce. Please visit Graettinger Labor day on Facebook for a list of all the wonderful activities this weekend!!

Wanted: Public Works help for the City of Graettinger The City of Graettinger is seeking a skilled and dedicated Public Works Employee to join our team. If you hold, valid licensures for sewer, and water, pool we encourage you to apply. Licensure can be obtained within a year of the hire date. CDL, class B, will be required, or obtained within sixty (60) days. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, street maintenance, Pool maintenance, and maintaining Parks within the City of Graettinger. Candidate will collaborate with fellow team members to ensure the smooth operation of all utility services. Applicant must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Physical stamina to handle various tasks, including lifting and working in various weather conditions. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety. Compensation is based on experience. This is a full-time position with a Benefits package. Please go to graettinger1893@rvtc.net for an application or stop by Graettinger City Hall. The City of Graettinger is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted till Sept 2, 2024

The City of Graettinger would like to send out a Happy Birthday wishes to Brad, Danica and Shaylee . These three made another trip around the sun in Aug! Thank you for all you do!!

The City of Graettinger would like to remind everyone to please slow down while driving in town and be more aware of our fellow pedestrians and cyclists. The summer season can be extremely busy with all the kids around town, and we want to remind everyone to pay extra careful attention. Please also be responsible and remind our youth to pay attention to their surroundings and look both ways when crossing the street. Remember if you are on a bike you must follow all traffic signs. Golf carts may be operated upon the traveled portion of streets in the city by persons POSSESSING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. For any questions please feel free to call City Hall 712-859-3742. Thanks again

City of Graettinger - we have a missing puppy in town. keep your eyes open and let Hawks Automotive know if you see her. thanks everyone !!

Business Spotlight: Rustic Roots Salon. Rustic Roots Salon on main street offers a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere where clients can enjoy various beauty services. Specializing in precise haircuts, vibrant coloring, and stylish hairdos, the salon is dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and ensuring every client leaves feeling refreshed and confident. Rustic Roots is a beloved spot in the community for both regulars and newcomers alike. Come on down and see Ashley for all your hair care needs - and like her Facebook for specials on kids cuts before school!

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.