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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!
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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/
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!
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
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!!!!