AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grimes Iowa. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/grimes-ia 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grimes-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:29:20 -0600 This resolution would designate February 1, 2023 as “George Washington Carver Day.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-leads-resolution-honoring-iowa-state-university-graduate-george-washington-carver-31531282-grimes-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-leads-resolution-honoring-iowa-state-university-graduate-george-washington-carver-31531282-grimes-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed President Biden’s major transportation projects that are billions over budget https://www.americantowns.com/news/ernst-slams-bidens-overbudget-and-behindschedule-build-back-better-agenda-31569978-grimes-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ernst-slams-bidens-overbudget-and-behindschedule-build-back-better-agenda-31569978-grimes-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. Held within the heart of Grimes, Iowa, this premier https://www.americantowns.com/news/grimes-governors-days-2023-31576039-grimes-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grimes-governors-days-2023-31576039-grimes-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule: June 6, 2024 5:00PM: Special Olympics Softball Tournament  -  Fields 1 & 2 6:00PM - 10:00PM: Family Fun Wristband Night https://www.americantowns.com/news/grimes-governors-days-2024-31667288-grimes-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grimes-governors-days-2024-31667288-grimes-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Grassley Lauds Senate Confirmation Of Native Iowan Alexis Taylor To Serve In Key USDA Role Confirmation comes after Grassley pressed Biden to https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-lauds-senate-confirmation-of-native-iowan-alexis-taylor-to-serve-in-key-usda-role-31509120-ralston-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-lauds-senate-confirmation-of-native-iowan-alexis-taylor-to-serve-in-key-usda-role-31509120-ralston-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senate Passes Grassley-Backed Bill To Reauthorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Program The Senate unanimously passed legislation backed by Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-grassleybacked-bill-to-reauthorize-project-safe-neighborhoods-program-31509122-dana-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-grassleybacked-bill-to-reauthorize-project-safe-neighborhoods-program-31509122-dana-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, Iowa –– If you are traveling in the Polk City area later this week, you should be prepared for emergency closures of https://www.americantowns.com/news/prepare-for-possible-closure-of-iowa-415-bridge-over-saylorville-lake-dec-22-and-23-31509430-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/prepare-for-possible-closure-of-iowa-415-bridge-over-saylorville-lake-dec-22-and-23-31509430-ames-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Coming Soon: In-Person STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits! Save The Date!  Join us in March for our two-day events: The first day will https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-pop-ys-newsletter-december-2022-31509433-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-library-of-iowa-pop-ys-newsletter-december-2022-31509433-des-moines-ia.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Blakesburg, Iowa - Please find attached, the legal opinion of Rick L. Lynch, Davis County Attorney, concerning the officer involved shooting in https://www.americantowns.com/news/davis-county-attorneys-ruling-in-officer-involved-shooting-31509438-blakesburg-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/davis-county-attorneys-ruling-in-officer-involved-shooting-31509438-blakesburg-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Transportation Alliance Bank issues 1,600 loans in violation of Iowa usury law DES MOINES — A Utah-based bank must cease issuing loans in https://www.americantowns.com/news/utahbased-bank-to-cease-issuing-highinterest-loans-refund-iowans-31509456-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/utahbased-bank-to-cease-issuing-highinterest-loans-refund-iowans-31509456-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Seasons Greetings from IWD! The staff of Iowa Workforce Development hopes you are having a joyous holiday season! Our team will be celebrating, as https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowas-reemployment-agency-workforce-wire-news-december-2022-31509467-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowas-reemployment-agency-workforce-wire-news-december-2022-31509467-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Iowa Rural Healthcare Workforce Connection has new information to share with you! Go to the IRHWC homepage to access these tools and https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-rural-healthcare-workforce-connection-notifications-31509478-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-rural-healthcare-workforce-connection-notifications-31509478-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Thomas Stephanie, age 46, of Washington, Iowa, received a deferred judgment on December 19, 2022 and was placed on probation for five years following https://www.americantowns.com/news/washington-man-sentenced-for-insurance-fraud-scheme-31509455-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/washington-man-sentenced-for-insurance-fraud-scheme-31509455-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 DES MOINES – On Dec 21st, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signs-harvest-proclamation-extension-31509497-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-signs-harvest-proclamation-extension-31509497-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Online Applications Available for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services By: Courtney Jackson Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services IVRS https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-vocational-rehabilitation-services-newsletter-december-2022-31510136-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-vocational-rehabilitation-services-newsletter-december-2022-31510136-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600