Found: Tackle Box
Tackle Box found at Island Park. Please call the city office to identify and claim.
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06/08/2026 – Tornado Siren Testing – 10AM
City of Rock Rapids will be testing their tornado sirens at 10AM on June 8, 2026.
Household Hazardous Material Disposal – June 17: 11AM-1PM (Rock Rapids residents only)
Household Hazardous Materials Disposal On Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, the City of Rock Rapids will be collecting Household Hazardous Materials. Collection site will be at […]
Clean Up Days 2026
CLEAN-UP DAYS 2026 Clean-Up days 2026 will be held on Thursday, May 7 from 1:00PM to 7:00PM and on Saturday, May 9 from 8:00AM to Noon. DROP-OFF AT THE CITY […]
Statewide Tornado Drill – Wednesday, March 25, 2026 between 10:15 and 10:30
Lyon County Emergency Management is planning on participating in the Statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, between 10:15 and 10:30. If there is severe weather in the area […]
March 23, 2026 Project Update: Highway 9/75 Sidewalk Improvements
03.23.2026 DOT Sidewalk – Link to Project Update & Calendar
Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award nearly $4 Million to expand career academy opportunities
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2026 CONTACT: Heather Doe, 515-281-7967 or heather.doe2@iowa.gov Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award nearly  $4 million to expand career academy […]
Scholarship Program – NWIA League of Cities
Link to Application ** PRESS RELEASE ** NW Iowa League of Cities – High School Senior Scholarships! Supporting the next generation of leaders is key to strong communities!  The Northwest […]
December 5, 2025 – USDA Rural Development – Home Repair Grants – 2024 Floods
USDA Rural Development now has home repair grants available for homeowners who made repairs or still need to make repairs as a result of the June 2024 floods and storms […]
Temporary Street Closures & No Parking Zones – October 30, 2025
Please click here to see information on Street Closures and No Parking on October 30, 2025.
Owner found – Lost Dog 9/24/2025
Owner 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
Westside 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
Link to Information:Â Click Here
THE BIG CHALLENGE – Build – Innovate – Grow in Northwest Iowa
The 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
-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
Rock 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
City 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
The 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
Town 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
UPDATE 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
Mosquito 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
Tree 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
The 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 […]
