City of Graettinger

Curbside Collection Tip: EXTRA GARBAGE NEEDS A BAG TAG. Harris Sanitation allows 2 bags to be picked up weekly. Residential waste containers, whether they are reusable, portable containers or heavy-duty disposable garbage bags, shall be of not less than 20 gallons or more than 35 gallons in nominal capacity, and shall be leak-proof and waterproof. You can purchase extra garbage tags for $3 from City Hall. • Attach the bag tag to your garbage bag, make sure it is visible to Harris Sanitation. • Keep each extra bag to 50lbs at the most. • Place bags beside your regular garbage site pickup.

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

The City of Graettinger would like to give a HUGE thank you to our city crew! with the recent snow and cold frigid temps, they have done an amazing job clearing our streets and making sure we can all get to work and school on time! Please remember to move all vehicles from public roads to make their job easier. Brad and Bryon you are amazing!!!

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

Graettinger Market lunch Menu for the week of January 15th-19th.

almost 2 years ago, NOBO All

Its here!!! Graettinger Municipal Utilities, will be launching a new online billing and payment service called FrontDesk. This will offer you greater flexibility to view and pay your utility bills online. In addition, you will have options to enroll in AutoPay and receive electronic notifications. With FrontDesk, can you look forward to being able to: ● Pay your utility bills any time with this easy-to-use online portal ● 24/7 access to your account including utility usage, tracking multiple accounts, and submitting service requests Manage your account and view usage and payment history ● Enroll in AutoPay with a credit card, debit card, or ACH information to avoid late or missed payments ● Get emails or texts from us when your bill is ready, when a payment is scheduled, and after ● Update your notification settings so you can receive other important messages and notifications from us ● Fill out and submit forms directly online and pay associated fees. Our staff will review and process the forms – no more paper required! ● Easy access to Public Notices and answers to Frequently Asked Questions so you can see important city-related information in one place. ● Review Meeting Agendas and Minutes. ● Use Citizen Requests to submit requests directly to the necessary government officials with a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a smartphone. What does this mean if you currently already receive electronic bills or are enrolled in AutoPay with ACH? You will need to log into FrontDesk and create a new account. You will be required to update your preferences and set up new AutoPay information. Because we value the security of your information and respect your privacy, we will not be transferring your payment information. Please be sure to create your FrontDesk account as soon as possible as your current AutoPay settings will be deactivated in February. Sign up today by going to: https://graettinger.frontdeskgworks.com Best Regards, Graettinger Municipal Utilities

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

Attn Graettinger Childcare providers.... a message from Governor Reynolds ..... Tuesday December 12, 2023 Gov. Reynolds Announces Additional Investment in Iowa’s Child Care Providers DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds announced the final round of Covid-era stipends for licensed and registered child care providers, including Child Care Centers and Child Development Homes. The application period begins today through January 12, 2024. “Child care is the catalyst that drives economic growth,” said Governor Reynolds. “At a time when most parents work outside the home, access to reliable, safe, and affordable child care allows parents to pursue their careers and contribute to the productivity and growth of our economy.” Award amounts will range from $10,000 to $50,000 based on program size and number of applications received. Funds can be used for one-time expenses related to employee recruitment and retention, minor renovations, or upgrading equipment. Stipend application and more information about the funding can be found on the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. Iowa is committed to multi-faceted solutions to child care challenges to provide quality care for children, keep parents working, and drive economic development. In addition to issuing more than $218 million in Stabilization Grants directly to child care providers during the pandemic, HHS has launched programs to fund recruitment and retention bonuses, allow child care workforce to qualify for Child Care Assistance, and to promote partnerships between child care centers and local businesses to support wage enhancements for child care providers. HHS has also partnered with Iowa Workforce Development to improve access to quality child care options. More than $35 million in Child Care Challenge grants have been awarded to regional and community projects to create more than 4,880 new child care slots across the state. In addition, the Child Care Business Incentive grant program encourages employers to offer child care as part of their benefits package. Funds support infrastructure investments to build or expand child care capacity, or support arrangements between employers and child care providers to expand and reserve slots for their employees’ children. To date, the $27 million in grant awards has generated a $58 million total investment and more than 1,860 new child care slots. For more information about child care programs, visit the HHS website.

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

Coming this January, Graettinger Municipal Utilities, will be launching a new online billing and payment service called FrontDesk. This will offer you greater flexibility to view and pay your utility bills online. In addition, you will have options to enroll in AutoPay and receive electronic notifications. With FrontDesk, can you look forward to being able to: ● Pay your utility bills any time with this easy-to-use online portal ● 24/7 access to your account including utility usage, tracking multiple accounts, and submitting service requests Manage your account and view usage and payment history ● Enroll in AutoPay with a credit card, debit card, or ACH information to avoid late or missed payments ● Get emails or texts from us when your bill is ready, when a payment is scheduled, and after ● Update your notification settings so you can receive other important messages and notifications from us ● Fill out and submit forms directly online and pay associated fees. Our staff will review and process the forms – no more paper required! ● Easy access to Public Notices and answers to Frequently Asked Questions so you can see important city-related information in one place. ● Review Meeting Agendas and Minutes. ● Use Citizen Requests to submit requests directly to the necessary government officials with a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a smartphone. What does this mean if you currently already receive electronic bills or are enrolled in AutoPay with ACH? You will need to log into FrontDesk and create a new account. You will be required to update your preferences and set up new AutoPay information. Because we value the security of your information and respect your privacy, we will not be transferring your payment information. Please be sure to create your FrontDesk account as soon as possible as your current AutoPay settings will be deactivated in February. Sign up today by going to: https://graettinger.frontdeskgworks.com Best Regards, Graettinger Municipal Utilities

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

This lunch menu for the Market this week.

almost 2 years ago, NOBO All

this is the Menu for the Graettinger market this week.

almost 2 years ago, NOBO All

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. We will be closed Monday and Tuesday of next week, Dec 25 and 26.

almost 2 years ago, Kara Currans

The City of Graettinger would like to thank Mike Flaherty for over 30 years of commitment to the City of Graettinger .. you are truly valued and we appreciate all you have done for us! Brandon Armstrong will be taking over as Mayor Jan 1, 2024.