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 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. |
| 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 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 Click here for printable application form |
| Runnells Community Library Board of Trustees |
| We are now taking applications to fill 3 vacant board member positions. 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 two residents within city limits, and one from the surrounding area. We meet quarterly, at 6:30 p.m. The library meetings last about an hour and a half. Aside from attending the quarterly 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 |
| 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
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. |