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/
Graettinger's 127th Annual Labor Day Celebration is Friday, September 1, 2023 through Monday, September 4, 2023. The Labor Day committee has been working hard in planning the celebration, adding some new events to the calendar. Come on down and make this year one to remember !
Please join us on Aug 31 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 would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our wonderful employees! Brad Anderson, Andrew Dyhrkopp, Alexandrea Hanson, and Danica Ringlaben. have a great birthday month!
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
It is that time of year again to start planning for the City/School Election to be held on November 7th, 2023. The City of Graettinger has forms available to pick up and fill out if you are interested. Please stop by city hall for questions.
Reminder .... Come one come all..... join us on Aug 31 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!
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Come take a look at the Hillcrest silent auction items and get started on your Pickleball gear collection! Items are on display at Bank Plus for your viewing pleasure! Items will be auctioned off this Saturday 8/12 at the Hillcrest Golf Course. Don't forget to stop by Citizens Park and see all the progress being made!
Happy National Pickleball Day.
National Pickleball Day is on August 8! Do you know that it has been 57 years since Pickleball was invented? The game combines traditional lawn tennis, ping-pong, a.k.a. table tennis, and badminton. The game is played with ping-pong rackets on a badminton court with a tennis net. Similar to tennis, but is less challenging, it’s suitable for people of all ages. National Pickleball Day was created by pickleball instructor Deirdre Morris in 2021 to encourage people to learn to play pickleball. Come join us Aug 31 at 1pm as AARP presents a ceremonial check to The City of Graettinger to complete our Pickleball Courts!!! we are all looking forward to playing some pickleball!!!!
Come join us on Aug 31 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!
The city found a black lab .. currently down at city shed. Please come pick him up .. if not claimed we will take to vet
The City of Graettinger would like to thank the Depyper and Ross family. Miranda, Al, Jen, Lane and Lauren you guys are amazing!! The new flowers and the landscaping look wonderful and we are so blessed that we have such amazing people in our community. If you would like to contribute to the pool please talk with Staci G. or Allyson T! We love our kids!!!!!
Citizens of Graettinger and the surrounding area have access to a zero-entry pool which is great for all ages. Come relax and enjoy the pool while your kids utilize the large twisting slide! This is a great addition for our community on those HOT summer days! Concessions are avaiable.
Daily Hours 12-8 PM
Daily Admission $5.00
Phone Number - (712) 859-3569
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
We would like to thank those of you that have taken the time to clean up your property! We appreciate your help in taking pride in our community and keeping our town clean. We would like to remind our neighbors about some common nuisances to address around town. Junk Vehicles: According to city ordinances, a junk vehicle is any motor vehicle or piece of machinery that is inoperable, such vehicles are considered a threat to the health and safety of the citizens and is a nuisance within the meaning of Section 657.1 of the Code of Iowa. If any junk or junk vehicle is kept upon private property in violation hereof, the owner of or person occupying the property upon which it is located shall be prima facie liable for said violation. The following characteristics are an example of junk and junk vehicle: Broken glass, Broken parts, flat or loose parts, habitat for animals or insects, defective or obsolete condition, said vehicle has not moved for 30days. Dogs are not to run at large. Vicious dogs are not allowed in the City and if your dog bites someone or is running at large you may be subject to medical bills for the injured party as well as fines from the City. If dogs are tied up, they need to be kept on your property not on public property (which includes sidewalks) or someone else’s property. Keep in mind even though you may know the animal, someone else may be intimidated by it. Also, a barking dog is considered a nuisance. This could be very bothersome to others that live in your neighborhood. The intent is not to serve fines but rather to make our community one that we can all be proud to live in and enjoy. If individuals comply no further action will need to be taken. If fines apply, the first offense is $750 and $1,000 for each day thereafter. Please contact City Hall at 712-859-3742 if you have any questions. Thank you! If you see a neighbor that needs help, please be kind. Graettinger Tree Dump is available for our residents of Graettinger. Garbage tags are available for additional bags you may have, they are $2.00 each and are needed for Harris Sanitation pickup. The tags can be purchased here at City Hall.
Pool closed today due to weather. We welcome the rain, but look forward to future sunny days.
