Come join the Graettinger Business' Club tomorrow, Halloween Oct 31, from 5:30-7:30pm for a fun night of trunk or treat on Main street. The City of Graettinger would like to remind everyone that our littles will be 'out and about' all over town, and very excited, Please be safe and keep a watchful eye open when driving home from work. Have fun everyone and I'm looking forward to seeing all your costumes!!
Fall is a beautiful season with vibrant colors and crisp air. Here is another picture to distract you - cause i hear snow is right around the corner ! Have a great day everyone.
Look at this beauty! Can anyone guess where this is at?
Can you believe Halloween is ony 1 week away!!! Graettinger will celebrate on the 31st from 5:30-7:30. REMINDER: for those of you not in town who would like to hand out candy on Main street please join us for "Trunk or Treat" - don't forget to decorate those trunks as the Business' Club will be handing out a prize this year. The Graettinger Library will also be open if you would prefer to hand out candy to all of our 'ghosts and goblins' inside! Turn on those porch lights and have a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!
The City of Graettinger is blooming right now with all of the wonderful fall colors... drop a comment with your favorite fall picture! ... Can you tell me where this beauty is?
The best way to celebrate and enjoy the Halloween holiday is by making memories with those close to you. Come share the joy of the fall season by joining us this Halloween, Oct 31, from 5:30-7:30 in the City of Graettinger. For those of you who would like to hand out candy on Main street please join us for "Trunk or Treat" - don't forget to decorate those trunks as the Business' Club will be handing out a prize this year. The Graettinger Library will also be open if you would prefer to hand out candy to all of our 'ghosts and goblins' inside! Turn on those porch lights and have a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!
The City of Graettinger would like to send out a Happy Birthday wishes to Brad, Shawn, Leslie, Bryon and Kara. Brad, "the man", birthday was Aug. Leslie made another trip around the sun in Sept . Bryon, Shawn and Kara are all in October. Thank you for all you do!!
Business Spotlight of the month: Solve all your storage needs at Robins Street Self-Storage. Built in 2015 by Patrick Peters, the storage units were a welcome addition to our community. Patrick and Denise, moved here from Alaska, taking over a family farm. Patrick was born and raised in Alaska but his parents were originally from Iowa. Talk about full circle! Patrick plans on expanding in the near future. Robins Self-Storage offers multiple sizes from 5'x10' up to 10'x30' ! Please call Graettinger Hardware for more information at 859-3333
Come join us Oct 31!!!!
The City Hall will be closed on Oct 11, 2023. Lisa and I will be attending a Iowa Municipal Utilities Training Event to better serve you! we apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to use the outside drop box for any payments you need to drop off. Please let us know if there is anything we can do by calling our office. City Hall (712)859-3742 or Graettinger Light Plant (712)529-3844
The City of Graettinger would like to Congratulate Natalie Swedin. Natalie is a lifeguard for the city of Graettinger. The GTRA Homecoming court was stunning this year!
Community Member Spotlight!!! The City of Graettinger would like to take a minute and appreciate the work and dedication of Mayor Mike Flaherty. Mike works endless hours of service for the citizens of Graettinger. On behalf of the entire team, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you for your outstanding performance and for making our city a continued success. You deserve high praise for the way you handle all the work. If you see Mike out and about thank him and maybe give him a high five for all his hard work. Have a great Tuesdays everyone!
Business Spotlight: Bank Plus Bank Plus is a locally owned financial institution with assets exceeding $130 million, serves more residential, agricultural and commercial customers than ever before with quality financial and real estate products, delivered by knowledgeable personnel from offices in four Northwest Iowa communities. Visit Bank Plus to start your financial management plan!
Election Time is right around the corner ... The mayor position on the ballot is currently held by Michael Flaherty. The mayor position has a two (2) year term and the person elected will begin service January 1, 2024. The Council seats that will be on the ballot are currently held by Joel Alderson and Chris McGrauth. The Council seats have a four (4) year term. The three (3) Council seats that will be staying are held by Andy Dyhrkopp, Brandon Armstrong, and Bruce Masters. The persons elected will begin service January 1, 2024. Candidates must be eligible electors of the City of Graettinger. This means you must live within City Limits of Graettinger, be a US citizen, be of legal voting age, and not have been convicted of a felony or other infamous crime for which your rights have not been restored by the Iowa Governor or by the President of the United States. Each candidate must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and a Nomination Petition with a Minimum of 10 signatures, with the Palo Alto County Auditor’s office starting Monday, August 28, 2023, through Thursday, September 21, 2023. Forms are available at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30pm The polls will be open November 7th, 2023, from 7:00 am to 8:00pm. You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.usa.gov/voter-registration/
Business Spotlight of the month: EPS or Energy Panel Structures was established in 1981. EPS is a recognized leader as a manufacturer of pre-engineered buildings which are custom designed to fit your needs and then built for you by our network of professional builders. EPS manufactures pre-engineered building components designed for post frame construction, structural insulated panels and refrigerated and freezer structures. EPS has the very best employees!
Start the 127th day Graettinger Labor day off right! Come join us Friday Sept 1 at the Legion for Richie Lee and The Fabulous 50's.
City Hall will be closed on Aug 31 from 12- 3... Please join us at 1pm at Citizens Park for a ceremonial check presentation! AARP will be presenting the City of Graettinger a check for the Pickleball Courts. Graettinger City Council, Graettinger Visioning Committee and Senator Rowley will be there with some local news networks covering the event. We are extremely excited and look forward to seeing everyone there! We will be having a raffle for some lucky winner for some Pickleball gear.
The City of Graettinger was recently highlighted in the Iowa News Service about our Pickleball Court and walking trails ! Thanks to the PACGDC and AARP for making our town more active and allowing us to improve our citizens health and wellbeing. Check it out....
https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-08-24/senior-issues/aarp-ia-grant-transforms-towns-wellness-plan/a85960-1
The City of Graettinger would like to remind everyone that all dogs and cats should be registered with city. The city will provide you with a tag you can attach to your furbaby's collar. This service allows us to identify your pet and give you a call if found. All Dogs and cats should be registered over 5 months old. Please refer to Ordinance Chapter 55 - available for review at City Hall for all questions. If a dog or cat strays, it may be impounded and the owner or keeper may be cited for having an animal at large. The citation is a summons to court with the punishment and/or fine determined by the judge. A pet that is impounded is not being punished—it’s being protected. We appreciate all your help and remind you to keep your animals hydrated in this extreme ly hot weather.
Election Time is right around the corner ... The mayor position on the ballot is currently held by Michael Flaherty. The mayor position has a two (2) year term and the person elected will begin service January 1, 2024.
The Council seats that will be on the ballot are currently held by Joel Alderson and Chris McGrauth. The Council seats have a four (4) year term. The three (3) Council seats that will be staying are held by Andy Dyhrkopp, Brandon Armstrong, and Bruce Masters. The persons elected will begin service January 1, 2024.
Candidates must be eligible electors of the City of Graettinger. This means you must live within City Limits of Graettinger, be a US citizen, be of legal voting age, and not have been convicted of a felony or other infamous crime for which your rights have not been restored by the Iowa Governor or by the President of the United States.
Each candidate must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and a Nomination Petition with a Minimum of 10 signatures, with the Palo Alto County Auditor’s office starting Monday, August 28, 2023, through Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Forms are available at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30pm
The polls will be open November 7th, 2023, from 7:00 am to 8:00pm.
You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.usa.gov/voter-registration/
