Recycling calendar error
Recycling WILL BE picked up Thursday, June 5, NOT June 12. I had an error on the calendar. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you Calendar
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Laborshed News Release – Residential Surveying
PRESS 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
Household 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
The Emma Sater Park bathrooms are currently closed due to vandalism. We will reopen when they are fixed.
Clean Up drop off availability
Please 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
Island 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
Reminder to stop in the City Office (M-F 8-4:30) to purchase your golf cart permit ($25) for 2025.
Tornado Sirens – Central Siren not working
The Central Tornado Siren in the City of Rock Rapids is not working. We are working on a replacement. For the time being, it will not sound in inclement weather.
Tree Dump will be closed on Monday, March 24. Road to the tree dump will be closed down for repairs.
Tree Dump will be closed on Monday, March 24 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 25. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Special Council Meeting – February 28, 2025 at 5:45 at the Forster Community Building
Rock Rapids City Council will be holding a special council meeting on February 28, 2025 at 5:45PM at the Forster Community Building. Please see the agenda on the website for […]
Highway 9 & 75 Dept. of Transportation Sidewalk Project
Click here for information:Â 9-75 sidewalk project memo
11.04 Animals at Large – Rock Rapids City Ordinance
Click here for information:Â Animals at Large
Last day, October 22, 2024 to apply for FEMA assistance.
Iowans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.
FEMA – Continued Rental Assistance
Homeowners and renters who received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance if they cannot live in their homes because of recent flooding and storms […]
FEMA Assistance can help repair or replace furnaces.
Click here for information: FS-FEMA Assistance Can Help Repair or Replace Furnaces DR4796IA10032024
Sept 30 at Noon – Open Burning Prohibited in Lyon County, Iowa
Click here for more Information:Â Open Burning Prohibited
Marshall St Closed 5th-6th Ave starting September 21, 2024 (weather pending)
Marshall Street 5th to 6th Ave Closure Information
Press Release: Rock Rapids to benefit from $7.2 Million in Disaster Recovery Housing Grant funding.
Click here for Press release 19 homes
Last Day for Disaster Recovery Center will be September 7. They will be closed August 8, 16 & 17
If you are still needing to meet with someone at the Disaster Recovery Center, we are asking that you act now. Door to door meetings have been completed. If you […]
Aug 15 Seal Coat Notice – Map and information
August 15 is planned to complete Seal Coat. August 16 will be planned as a rain date. Click Here for information: 240812 Seal Coat Notice Click Here for Map: 240812 […]
Rock Rapids Housing Flood Relief Grant
Please click below for information on the Rock Rapids Housing Flood Relief Grant. RR Flood Relief Housing Grant
Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Grant
Click on below document for the Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Grant. Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Application
IowaWORKS Mobile Unit – Employment & Unemployment Insurance
IowaWORKS will be in Sibley, Iowa on Thursday August 1, from 3:30-5:30PM. Please click below for more information. Mobile Unit – Sibley
