Tree Dump will be closed on Monday, March 24. Road to the tree dump will be closed down for repairs.
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaTree Dump will be closed on Monday, March 24 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 25. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Spring Open Houses
/in Front Page, News, News/by Rock Rapids ChamberThursday, March 13 – Saturday, March 15
Special Council Meeting – February 28, 2025 at 5:45 at the Forster Community Building
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaRock 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 further information.
Highway 9 & 75 Dept. of Transportation Sidewalk Project
/in Front Page/by MelissaClick here for information: 9-75 sidewalk project memo
11.04 Animals at Large – Rock Rapids City Ordinance
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaClick here for information: Animals at Large
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
/in Archives, Events, Events Archive, Front Page, News, News Archive/by Rock Rapids ChamberSaturday, November 23
Healthiest State Annual Walk
/in Front Page, News/by Rock Rapids ChamberThe Annual Walk is an opportunity to join thousands of other Iowans statewide in walking for 30 minutes. Workplaces, schools, organizations and cities are all encouraged to register a walk for free!
Being physically active is one of the most important steps that people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health. Walking is an easy, accessible and affordable way to improve your physical, social, and mental health.
Fall Open Houses
/in Front Page, News/by Rock Rapids ChamberShop participating merchants for their Fall Open Houses Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Businesses will be open until 6 pm on Thursday.
No one is BUTTER than you. Thanks for POPPIN’ in and SHOPPIN’ with us!
Pop on in & receive a free pkg of popcorn with your purchase at participating businesses!
Wine Walk
/in Front Page, News/by Rock Rapids ChamberWine Walk
- $20 advanced tickets available at the Chamber office & Details. $25 day of at Chamber office from 12-2 pm.
- Must be 21 yrs.
- Participating businesses include: All Things Renewed, Details, Liquor Locker, Luxe on First, Primrose Market & Sunshine Foods.
Marshall St Closed 5th-6th Ave starting September 21, 2024 (weather pending)
/in Flood 2024, Flood News, Front Page/by MelissaAug 15 Seal Coat Notice – Map and information
/in Front Page, News/by MelissaAugust 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 Revised Pearson Bros Map
Tornado Sirens – East and Main Siren not working
/in Front Page/by MelissaThe East and Main Tornado Siren in the City of Rock Rapids are not working. We have placed a call with a technician to work on those. For the time being they will not sound in inclement weather.
2024-2025 Housing Rehabilitation Application
/in Flood 2024, Front Page/by MelissaNorthwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund, Inc. – 2024-2025 Housing Rehabilitation Application
Click here for the application
Kristin Westerman
Housing Planner/Grant Administrator
Northwest Iowa Planning & Development Commission
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund
P.O. Box 1493
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 712-262-7225 Ext. 139
Fax: 712-262-7665
Take Part in the Heritage Days Parade
/in Events, Front Page, Heritage Days, News, Saturday/by spireworksParade June 15
Deadline June 11
Burger Battle 2024
/in Front Page, News/by spireworksLet the Battle Begin!
Heritage Days Fundraisers
/in Front Page, News/by Rock Rapids ChamberTaco Supper 5-7 pm
6:15 pm Citizen of the Year Presentation
6:30 pm Pie Auction

Contact Us:
City: (712) 472-2553
Chamber: (712) 472-3456
Development: (712) 472-4585
Utilities: (712) 472-2511