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
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
RUNNELLS LITTLE LEAGUE 2010

Runnells Little League 2010
Softball and Baseball Sign-Ups

Where:  Runnells Elementary cafeteria

When:  Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
            Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
            
Click here for more info and printable form

*If you cannot attend sign-ups, you can mail the form to the little league at Runnells Little
League, P.O. Box 115, Runnells, IA 50237. Teams will be selected by coaches in February.
H1N1 VACCINE CLINIC ~ Friday, January 15th

The Runnells Senior Center is sponsoring a H1N1 Vaccine Clinic.
Anyone who wants to be vaccinated and reduce their risk of getting,
or spreading the virus can now be vaccinated.

DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH

TIME: 9 AM TO 12 PM

WHERE: RUNNELLS COMMUNITY CENTER
H1N1 VACCINE
CLINIC ~
Friday, January
15th








The Runnells
Senior Center is
sponsoring a H1N1
Vaccine Clinic.
Anyone who wants
to be vaccinated
and reduce their
risk of getting,
or spreading the
virus can now be
vaccinated.

DATE:
FRIDAY, JANUARY
15TH

TIME:
9 AM TO 12 PM

WHERE:
RUNNELLS
COMMUNITY
CENTER