City of Runnells  EST. 1881
Welcome to Runnells, Iowa!














Our City

With the Des Moines metropolitan area only minutes away, Runnells is proud to offer a peaceful country setting for a growing
community with all of the benefits of the big city close at hand.  Many new homes are being built within the city, as well as on
acreages in the surrounding rural area.
Website designed and managed by Tony Strom.
Feel free to contact
tony.strom@cityofrunnells.com with any comments or suggestions.
Thank you.
Announcements
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
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Local Interest
** Attention **
Runnells Babysitters

The Runnells Community
Library has put together a
list of local babysitters for
parents to use when
looking for a sitter.

The information on the list
includes name, phone #,
age, and any special
training (ex. Red Cross
babysitting certificate) or
requests (ex. potty-trained)

If you would like to be
added to the list please
contact Tina Strom at
966-2244 or email at
tina.strom@cityofrunnells.com

Babysitters list is
available at the Runnells
Community Library.
Runnells Park & Recreation Board
The Runnells Park and Recreation Board is seeking an interested person to fill one vacant
seat on the Park Board (city residency not required).

The Park Board consists of five members, with a minimum of three residents from the City of Runnells
and a liaison from the City Council.  This Board sets rules, recommends improvements and generally
oversees all aspects of our beautiful City Park.

We meet once a month with meetings lasting about one hour.  If you have an interest in contributing a
small amount of your time to the improvement and maintenance of the Runnells Area Park, please
contact Runnells City Hall at 966-2042 or anyone listed below.

Mike Danley, Chair        966-9336
Jennifer Lessard, Vice-Chair        966-9990
Tracy Gordon, Secretary        966-2897
Sherry Henry, Council Liaison        966-2378

Click here for printable application form
Congratulations Runnells Elementary!

The United States Department of Education
has designated Runnells Elementary as a

2008 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School

This prestigious award was given to honor the school's superior student academics and
achieving top ten percent results on Iowa state tests.

Runnells Elementary is one of only five schools in Iowa to earn this national recognition.
Runnells Community Library Board of Trustees
We are now taking applications to fill one vacant board member position.

The Library Board consists of five members, three residents within city limits and two residing in the
surrounding Runnells community.  The current opening is for a resident within city limits.  We meet once a
month on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  The library meetings last about an hour and a half.

Aside from attending the monthly meeting, trustees help with organizing the library programming, summer
library, policies, participate in the Runnells Razzle Dazzle Day celebration, and more.  If you have an
interest in helping the library serve the community, please contact

Tina Strom, President        966-2244 or
tina.strom@cityofrunnells.com

Click here for printable application form
Razzle Dazzle Day Committee Meeting ~ Wednesday, June 10th

Interested area community members who would like to help out in the planning for the next Razzle Dazzle
Day celebration are encouraged to attend the next meeting on

Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30 pm at the Runnells Community Center

Everyone's help is appreciated and welcome!



This year's celebration is scheduled for
September 19th
Summer Library Reading Program

Just stop in at the library and we'll help you get
signed up. You select a reading goal that you would like
to complete by the end of summer library on July 6th.
Then you check out some books and start reading. The
more you read the more prizes you can earn.

The library will have other things for you to do too.  We'll have centers set up that add to the fun. There will
be an art table, a craft table, a game table, and a trivia table available each week with new things to do.  
Also, keep an eye out for special programs that will be coming to the library this summer,
like the zoo on June 16th!

Our Finale will be on July 6th:  Wet & Wild Water Adventure.  Wear a swimsuit and get ready to get
wet!
 During the finale we will be having a special show to celebrate all the fun we've had during this year's
summer reading program. You will also put your name in an envelope for our
BIG PRIZE DRAWING!  
We hope to see you all at the library!

Click here for June schedule

Click here for July schedule

Thank you and have a great summer!
Runnells Community Library
R.A.T.S. Softball Tournament & Hog Roast ~ Saturday, June 13th

Please come help the Runnells Area Team Services help others on June 13th at the Runnells City Park.  
Your support allows them to continue helping people in our community.

Runnells Area Team Services - Spring Event & Hog Roast

Coed Round Robin Softball Tournament begins @ 8:00 AM
Games & Contests starting @ 10:00 AM
Lunch served @ 12 noon

Hog Roast Supper @ 5:00 PM
'The Hold On Band' @ 8:00 PM

  Adult admission $15.00 per couple/$10.00 single
Children ages 6-12 = $5.00   ages 5 and under FREE

Thank you for your support!

The Runnells Area Team Services
Click here
for Razzle Dazzle Day info