"Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, peace, and love! As we reflect on a remarkable year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and the sense of community we share. We wish you much success in the coming year.
Please note the City Hall holiday hours:
December 23-24: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Christmas Eve (December 24): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Christmas Day- closed
December 26-27: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"
Please see the attached flyer for Moped Safety classes at Iowa Lakes Community College. Classes start January 11th!
SAM is currently in town mapping the city utilities as part of an important project funded by a grant from PACGDC to the Graettinger Light Plant. This initiative will help map all utilities within the city limits of Graettinger for improved planning and management. If you see the SAM team out working, feel free to give them a friendly wave and welcome them to our community. Thank you for your support as we work to improve our city’s infrastructure!
As the Christmas season approaches, we’d like to remind residents of a few important trash and recycling guidelines:
Recycling: An extra cardboard and glass recycling center is available by the county shed on Main Street. Please take advantage of this convenient recycling option.
Trash Limits: Harris Sanitation allows two bags of waste per week for pick-up.
Garbage Containers: Residential waste containers (reusable, portable, or heavy-duty disposable) must be leak-proof, waterproof, and no more than 35 gallons in capacity.
Extra Garbage: Additional bags require a $3 bag tag, available for purchase at City Hall.
Attach the tag to the extra bag and ensure it is clearly visible to Harris Sanitation.
Limit each bag to no more than 50 lbs.
Place extra bags beside your regular garbage pickup location.
Thank you for helping us maintain a clean and efficient waste collection system this holiday season!
What do you buy for the family that has everything??? The City of Graettinger has the perfect idea.. How about a season pass to the Graettinger Pool! Currently the Family Pass is $117.70 and single season pass -all ages- are $58.85. It's the gift that keeps on giving! One pass per family. Cash only. Come on down to City Hall ...
It's here!!!!! The Graettinger Holiday Stroll on December 4, 2024! It’s a fun-filled evening of festive activities, local traditions, and community cheer. Here's what you can look forward to: ✨ Cookie & Ornament Decorating Let your creativity shine at the City Library! 🐑 Live Nativity at Fahnestock Park Experience the magic of the season with a beautiful live nativity scene featuring real animals – it’s sure to warm your heart. 🚂 Wagon & Train Rides Hop on for a nostalgic wagon ride pulled by horses or let the kids enjoy a fun train ride around town. It’s a perfect way to see the sights of Graettinger! 🍔 Food & Drawings at Local Businesses Taste the flavors of the season with delicious treats and warm meals from local vendors, plus enter drawings at participating businesses for your chance to win exciting prizes. 🎅 Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus No holiday event is complete without a visit from the jolly old man in red! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready to hear your wish list and spread some festive cheer. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate with friends, make new ones, and kick off the holiday season in Graettinger! Don’t miss out on this wonderful community tradition. 📅 Mark your calendar and join us for a magical evening of fun!
Celebrate the holidays with BANK PLUS in Graettinger.
Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 4th, 10am - 3pm
Join us for refreshments and door prizes!
We are thankful for our community members and wish you and your family nothing but the best this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. City Hall Thanksgiving week hours Monday- Wednesday 8-12pm and 1-4:30. Office will be closed Thursday and Friday.
Dear Graettinger Community,
As we continue to support the success and well-being of our students at GTRA School, we are reaching out to ask for your help. GTRA is currently collecting donations of new or gently used items that will directly benefit our kids—They will be collecting for our Terrill Closet. The items are needs that will enrich their educational experience.
Your generous contributions can make a huge difference in the lives of our students.
Attention Graettinger residents: City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. We will reopen on Monday, December 2, with hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe holiday!
I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the City of Graettinger Light Plant for their quick and dedicated response last night. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we were able to restore power to our residents within the hour, despite the unexpected challenge posed by a squirrel causing some trouble. Your team's professionalism and commitment to keeping our community safe and connected are truly appreciated!
Graettinger residents..
We are aware that the lights are currently out on the north side of town, and our team is actively working to restore power as quickly as possible. We understand this is an inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to get everything back up and running.
Thank you for your understanding – we’ll keep you updated as we make progress!
This meeting has been moved to the Graettinger Library !!!! Join us in Graettinger for a special opportunity to connect with your government! United States Senator Joni K. Ernst' office is hosting a "Traveling Office Hour" where citizens can ask questions and discuss concerns related to federal services. This is your chance to voice your needs and learn how to navigate government processes effectively. Whether you have inquiries about federal programs, assistance, or just want to share your thoughts, we’re here to help. Don’t miss this valuable chance to engage directly with our Senator's office staff and ensure your voice is heard! Senator Ernst office staff will be available for questions on Nov 13, 2024 from 11am-12. We look forward to seeing you there!
Graettinger Holiday Stroll on December 4, 2024! It’s a fun-filled evening of festive activities, local traditions, and community cheer. Here's what you can look forward to:
✨ Cookie & Ornament Decorating
Let your creativity shine at the City Library! Kids (and kids at heart) can decorate holiday cookies and make their own festive ornaments to take home.
🐑 Live Nativity at Fahnestock Park
Experience the magic of the season with a beautiful live nativity scene featuring real animals – it’s sure to warm your heart.
🚂 Wagon & Train Rides
Hop on for a nostalgic wagon ride pulled by horses or let the kids enjoy a fun train ride around town. It’s a perfect way to see the sights of Graettinger!
🍔 Food & Drawings at Local Businesses
Taste the flavors of the season with delicious treats and warm meals from local vendors, plus enter drawings at participating businesses for your chance to win exciting prizes.
🎅 Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
No holiday event is complete without a visit from the jolly old man in red! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready to hear your wish list and spread some festive cheer.
It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate with friends, make new ones, and kick off the holiday season in Graettinger! Don’t miss out on this wonderful community tradition.
📅 Mark your calendar and join us for a magical evening of fun!
This blood drive is organized in partnership with LifeServe Blood Center, which supplies 100% of the blood products used by your local hospital. Every donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, and we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word.
We invite businesses, individuals, groups, and organizations to share this information with their networks and on their social media pages. Together, we can encourage more people to come out and donate, ensuring that our community has the resources it needs during critical times.
Can you believe Halloween is only 1 week away!!! Graettinger will celebrate on the 31st from 5:00-7:00. 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 wants to remind our residents to watch the mail for 'Important Pipeline Safety Messages from Graettinger Municipal Utilities. Please look over the information included in mailing and note the emergency numbers listed. Thank you
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Get ready for a spooktacular evening! We’re excited to invite you to the Trunk or Treat event in the City of Graettinger on October 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your family and friends!
City Hall will be closed tomorrow Wednesday Oct 16 for a conference. We will reopen on Thursday, October 17th, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, and on Friday, October 18th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you
