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Temporary Street Closures & No Parking Zones – October 30, 2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaPlease click here to see information on Street Closures and No Parking on October 30, 2025.
Owner found – Lost Dog 9/24/2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaOwner Found – Lost dog was found near DGR Engineering 9/24/2025. Please contact the city office at 712-472-2553 to claim.
9/26/2025 No power at Westside Park
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaWestside Park will not have power at the campsites or restrooms on 9/26/2025 starting in the morning and will continue until mid/late afternoon. Once maintenance is completed, the power will […]
Recycling Notices and Updates
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaLink to Information:Â Click Here
THE BIG CHALLENGE – Build – Innovate – Grow in Northwest Iowa
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaThe BIG Challenge Build – Innovate – Grow in Northwest Iowa The BIG Challenge allows entrepreneurs the chance to submit their dreams to start or expand a business, […]
Seal coating – Weather Delay – Will now be done 08/21/2025
/in Front Page, News/by Melissa-South 3rd Ave.: Greene St. to Carroll St. -South 3rd Ave.: Carroll St. to Adams St. -South 3rd Ave.: Adams St. to Union St. -South 3rd Ave.: Union St. to […]
Temporary Closure – Rock Rapids Municipal Airport
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaRock Rapids Municipal Airport Important Notice: Temporary Airport Closure August 18, 2025 This letter is to inform you that the Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (KRRQ) will be temporarily closed for […]
Seal Coat Notice for August 20, 2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaCity of Rock Rapids                                                             411 1st Avenue, PO Box 403, Rock Rapids, IA 51246, Tel 712-472-2553, city@rockrapids.net RE: Seal Coat Notice The City of Rock Rapids will be seal coating […]
07.31.2025 – Tornado Siren Update
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaThe city has installed a new tornado “main” siren, just north of Sunshine Foods. This has been installed to replace the siren located by the Street Department Maintenance Shop. Last […]
Garbage Pick up (7/28) – East Side Rock Rapids – delayed
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaTown and Country disposal had one of their trucks not working this morning(7/28). They are planning to still get garbage picked up today, but it will be delayed until later […]
UPDATED 2:25PM New Tornado Siren – being installed today 7/22/2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaUPDATE 2:25 PM: The Tornado siren will need some additional programming prior to being put into service. The contractor is currently planning to be back next week to update. In […]
Mosquito Spraying in City of Rock Rapids – Tentative Schedule
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaMosquito Control of Iowa, sprayed for mosquitos on July 18, 2025. They will plan to spray every other Friday, after the races are completed, weather permitting. Next spraying is planned […]
Tree Dump Closed 6/21/2025 from 7:30AM-Noon
/in Front Page/by MelissaTree dump will be closed this Saturday, June 21 from 7:30AM-Noon to allow for the Heritage Days Parade line up. PLEASE abide by this notice as there are many people […]
Trees Down 6.11.2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaThe City has received calls regarding downed trees in town. We will be working to clear the trees from the streets. If you need to report a blocked street, please […]
Recycling calendar error
/in Front Page/by MelissaRecycling WILL BE picked up Thursday, June 5, NOT June 12. I had an error on the calendar. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you Calendar
Laborshed News Release – Residential Surveying
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaPRESS RELEASE -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 5/28/2025 CONTACT: Sam Queen, Data Analyst Iowa Workforce Development 1000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319 Telephone: 515-281-8179 FAX: 515-281-9656 Or Micah Freese Rock […]
Household Hazardous Material Disposal – June 18, 9-11AM
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaHousehold Hazardous Materials Disposal On Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, the City of Rock Rapids will be collecting Household Hazardous Materials. Collection site will be at […]
Emma Sater Park Bathrooms – Closed
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaThe Emma Sater Park bathrooms are currently closed due to vandalism. We will reopen when they are fixed.
Clean Up drop off availability
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaPlease be respectful of the times for drop off for clean-up days. The ONLY time you are able to drop off items is Thursday, May 15, 1-7PM and Saturday, May […]
Island Park – Open for the summer
/in Front Page/by MelissaIsland Park is open for the summer. You will need to enter the park from North Boone Street. Also, if you are camping, the campsites are all open except one […]
2025 Golf Cart Permits
/in Front Page/by MelissaReminder to stop in the City Office (M-F 8-4:30) to purchase your golf cart permit ($25) for 2025.
Clean-Up Days 2025
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaCLEAN-UP DAYS 2025 Clean-Up days 2025 will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 1:00PM to 7:00PM and on Saturday, May 17 from 8:00AM to Noon. DROP-OFF AT THE CITY […]

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