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 today.
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 the meantime, the new siren will not sound in inclement weather nor at 6:00PM. We will update with further information once we have a date to complete the programming.
The contractor is planning to install the new tornado siren, today, July 22. This new tornado siren will go up just north of sunshine foods, by the bike trail.
During the installation, they may test the siren, and potentially the other sirens in town as well. Please be aware that we could test the siren several times through the afternoon.
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 for August 1.
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 around including young children & it is unsafe to have any unnecessary vehicles coming and going through the fairgrounds during this time. Thank you!
Central Lyon All School Reunion
The Central Lyon School Foundation Board invites all the Rock Rapids High School, Wilson High School and Central Lyon Alumni and friends to the 10th Annual All-School Reunion.
- Date: Saturday, June 21st
- Location: Forster Community Center, Rock Rapids
- Time:
- Social Hour begins at 5:00pm
- Dinner Buffett at 5:30pm
- Program at 6:30pm
- Catered meal provided; cost $20 per person
- Cash bar hosted by the Rock Rapids Fire Dept from 5-8pm
- Featured Speaker: Dana Dykhouse, 1975 Graduate of Central Lyon and CEO of First Premier Bank
Join us for a memorable evening of reconnection, celebration, and community.
Register online at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f07aaeda/VGgRTlwtskeIUPdtvli2kA?u=https://www.centrallyon.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Foundation%257CAll%2520School%2520Reunion
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 call the city office at 712-472-2553. We are asking if you have the means to help drag some of the branches, etc. from the street, we would appreciate the help. Thanks everyone!
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
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 Rapids Development Corporation
411 First Ave., Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Telephone: 712-472-4585
LABORSHED STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED IN ROCK RAPIDS
The Rock Rapids Development Corporation is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Rock Rapids area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Rock Rapids workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.
The purpose of this Laborshed study is to measure the availability and characteristics of Rock Rapids area workers. Laborshed studies are useful tools for economic development teams and existing or prospective employers to understand the local labor market, make informed expansion and site selection decisions, and maintain/recruit a high-quality workforce.
For the success of this study, we are sending letters to randomly selected households asking residents to take a confidential online survey. Survey questions will cover topics such as: employment status, current and desired wages, current and desired benefits, education level, and type of occupation, among other things. However, Iowa Workforce Development will not be asking survey takers identifiable information such as: name, social security number, or date of birth. Participation in this workforce study is greatly appreciated regardless of employment status whether you are currently employed, unemployed, a homemaker, retired, etc. Your input is highly valued.
Following the conclusion of the online surveying efforts IWD will conduct telephone surveying in the area through a third-party vendor. The same survey questions asked in the online survey will be asked of those who participate in the survey on the phone and again, no identifying information will be collected. All the survey answers collected will be combined and reported together. Individual answers are completely confidential.
Every year Iowa Workforce Development conducts Laborshed studies across the State. The results of each analysis are publicly available online at workforce.iowa.gov/laborshed. If you have any questions about the Laborshed project, please contact Sam Queen at samuel.queen@iwd.iowa.gov or 515-281-8179 or Micah Freese, with Rock Rapids Development Corporation at 712-472-4585.
Thank you for your support and participation.
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 the City Shop across the street from the Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities Office, located at 310 South 3rd Avenue.
This service is only for residents of the City of Rock Rapids. Cost for collection and disposal of materials is free except for $1.00 per gallon for latex paint.
Acceptable items include degreasers, waxes, polishes, solvents, lacquers, thinners, cleaners, pesticides and paint. Prohibited items include ammunition, needles, empty containers, fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders, radioactive material and pharmaceuticals.
For more information contact the City Offices at 472-2553.
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 17, 8-noon. Hazardous Materials and Paint are NOT accepted. We want to continue to be able to provide this to the community, but we need your cooperation on the times when dropping off items.
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 that is needing a repair on the electrical box. That box will have a lock on it.
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.
Citywide Clean Up Days
For more information contact the City Office at 472-2553 or deputyclerk@rockrapids.net.
Witywide Clean Up Days
For more information contact the City Office at 472-2553 or deputyclerk@rockrapids.net.
