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. |
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| Website managed by Richard Battani Feel free to contact webmaster with any comments or suggestions. Thank you. |
| Proud of the Past Living the Present Seeking the Future |
| 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 the Runnells Community Library 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 Click here for printable application form |
| Runnells Community Library Board of Trustees |
| Fire Department Looking For Volunteers |
| Volunteers needed for daytime, evening, and night response. All training and certifications will be provided. Please contact Richard Battani at 515-229-4054 or email rrbattani@qwest.net Thank you |
| Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets Ordinance 11-11-08 (Yearly Permit) No person shall operate a golf cart on any public street or alley, for any purpose, unless the operator possesses a City of Runnells permit. Golf carts may be operated upon the City streets by persons possessing a valid Iowa operator's license and at least 17 years of age, except as prohibited in Section 22.03. For more details about the required equipment, hours of operation, and acquiring a permit, please see the complete ordinance at City Hall. |
| We have an urgent need to fill 2 positions on the board! The Library Board consists of five members, three residents within city limits and two residing in the surrounding Runnells community. The current openings are for one member from within city limits, and one from the surrounding area. We meet every other month, and the meetings range from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Aside from attending the bi-monthly meeting, trustees help with library programming, organizing summer library, updating policies, participating in community events, and more. If you have an interest in helping the library serve the community, please contact City Hall at 966-2042 Click here for printable application form |
| Announcements |
| In case of an extended power outage, the Runnells fire station is set up with emergency power and heat. Please stop by if you need a warm place to hang out. Local radio stations will announce when it is in operation, and contact information if a ride is needed. |
| In case of emergency |
RAGBRAI 2013 IS COMING THROUGH RUNNELLS Please plan to attend. |
Official Vendor Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00pm at the Runnells Community Building. This informational meeting is for anyone interested in vending on Wednesday, July 24 during the RAGBRAI pass through in Runnells. Local business owners in and around the town of Runnells are also encouraged to attend. Applications to be an official vendor will be available that night, along with State of Iowa health requirements, required fees and insurance information. Download Vendor Packet Completed applications may be emailed to city.clerk@cityofrunnells.com or faxed to 515-966-0013 |
