New Resident Guide

This is some general information that will hopefully be of some help to you. Always feel free to call the city clerk's office if you have a question or you need help with something.

CITY HALL: Office Hours are Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. From Memorial Day - Labor Day Friday hours are 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

We are located at 502 4TH St., P.O. Box 130, Ireton, Iowa 51027. Telephone: 712-278-2112.

There is also a drop box located on Main St between the Post Office and the clinic for your after -hour convenience.

IRETON BOOK EXCHANGE: Located at City Hall and open when City Hall is open

GENERAL CITY:

  • Mayor: Jeff Kooi
  • City Clerk: Laurie Lockhorst
  • Public Works: Jordan Richardson

Council Members

  • Kevin Eisma
  • Dawn Mueller
  • Rodney Ten Napel
  • Nate Anderson
  • Loren Mosterd

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Regular City council meetings are held the third Monday of each month in the City Hall building which is located at 502 4th Street. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are posted in the post office, bank and City Hall. If you would like to appear before the Council you must contact City Hall before 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Council meeting to be placed on the Agenda.

IRETON WEBSITE

The address for the website is iretonia.com. Contact City Clerk if you would like things added to the calendar.

WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLING

Water, sewer and garbage are billed monthly on one bill. Bills are mailed out on the first of each month.

They are due by the 10th of the month. After the 10th a penalty will be added to the balance.

GARBAGE/RECYCLING PICKUP

The City requires all residents to have garbage/recycling pickup. There should be a blue recycling tub at your residence, if not contact City Hall and we will provide one for you for a fee of $48. This fee is collected with the water/sewer bill. O.C. Sanitation is the garbage hauler. Tuesday mornings the garbage is picked up beginning at 6:30 a.m. Lids on the garbage & recycling tub are to be down. Any excess garbage that requires the lid to be up will need a sticker that can be purchased at the City Office for $1/37 gal. bag. Recycling is picked up on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. All boxes for recycling need to be torn down. Lid should be able to close on container.

LAWN MOWING

Lawns need to be mowed as to keep grass below 6 inches. In the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. When mowing we ask that you do the first 2 passes onto your yard so the clipping don't clog our storm sewers.

COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING ROOM and PARK SHELTER

The Community Center, City Hall space and park shelters are available to the public to rent. In both the Community Center, City Hall and shelter there are kitchen facilities that include a stove and refrigerator.

They can be reserved by contacting the City Clerk @ 278-2112.

BRUSH DUMP-SITE

The City operates a dump-site for residents to dispose of grass clippings, shrubbery, garden waste, leaves, trees, and branches. There is no charge for dumping of these items. The dump site is located at the north end of LaSalle St. and is Not to be used for garbage.

BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits are required for buildings or structures, decks, fences, etc. that are erected or altered.

Contact the city clerk for information regarding building permits. You need to have the permit before the project is started.

ANIMAL OWNERS

Any dog or cat 6 months or older must be registered at City Hall. Registration is a one-time fee of $5.00 per animal. They must also present a current rabies vaccination certificate. It is unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the corporate limits of the City or cause damage or interference to someone's premises. When animals defecate on either public or private property, it is the owner's responsibility to clean up the debris. The City also prohibits dangerous or vicious animals, livestock, wild or exotic animals. It is also unlawful to leave animals in unhealthy or unsanitary conditions.

Humane restraints and confinement of animals must also be followed. No continuous barking of dogs is allowed. For a complete copy of animal ordinance, please contact City Hall.

BURNING

Open burning is Not allowed in the City. The only burning allowed is for recreational use in a fire pit.

No yard waste is to be burned.

WINTER PARKING

Parking on streets is allowed in the winter unless there is a measurable snowfall. This is determined by the need to clear the streets. If your vehicle is on the street when snow removal is in effect it will be ticketed.

GOLF CARTS AND ATV'S

They are allowed but need to obey the ordinances and must be registered with the City. For a copy of the ordinances contact City Hall. NO DIRT BIKES ARE ALLOWED IN THE CITY LIMITS.

SWIMMING POOL/SUMMER RECREATION

Pool is open in the summer months from around June 1st until the middle of August. Lessons are available...details at the City Office. Contact Dustin @ 712-389-6862 to sign up children for summer rec programs.