Reminder that city ordinance states that “a person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than July 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive…A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks at times other than between the hours of Noon-10:00 P.M., except that on the following dates, consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified:  (a)  Between the hours of Noon to 10:30 P.M.  (b)  Between the hours of Noon to 10:30 P.M. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4^th.”

No person shall park, abandoned, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off street parking area during snow removal operations – UNLESS the snow has been removed or plowed from the street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall.  If your vehicle is parked in the street during snow removal, your vehicle WILL BE TICKETED and the vehicle will be towed if not moved in a timely manner.  Persons who commute may leave their vehicles at Tool’s Point Park.  It takes several hours for snow plows to cover the city.  Resident cooperation is the key to helping the city remove the snow in a timely and safe manner.

Sidewalk Removal of Snow and Ice

It shall be the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations PROMPTLY from the sidewalks.  If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within 48 hours following the end of snowfall, the city may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as property tax.

If you have any questions about snow removal, you may call City Hall at 259-2319.  Thank you for your cooperation.    

The City of Monroe will no longer be alerting residents by hanging a notice on their door of water shut-offs for delinquent accounts.  If accounts aren’t paid by the due date and arrangements haven’t been made at city hall prior to, water will be shut off and a $25.00 reconnect fee charged.  Water service will be reconnected between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday ONLY.

Monroe City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Happy Thanksgiving!

The public is reminded that all flowers and other items on the ground must be removed from the cemetery.  Flowers in vases or on the stones are always welcome and are not removed by the City.  No permanent plantings are permitted.  If you plant annual flowers, they may be mowed off or you can keep the grass trimmed at least 6” away from the stone.  Please do not leave glass vases or jars at the grave sites.    Questions should be referred to City Hall at 259-2319.  Thank you for your cooperation.

The remaining dates for mosquito spraying in Monroe are:

June 29
July 27
August 31

In the event of inclimate weather spraying will always take place the following day.

The City of Monroe is now accepting applications for two (2) Seasonal Employees for the Public Works Department.  Applicants must be 16 years of age or older to be considered.  Duties will include mowing and trimming of city owner property and tasks as assigned.  20 to 30 hours per week, May through September.  Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 206 W Sherman Street or downloaded here.   Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28^th.  Any questions please call City Hall at 641-259-3490. The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications should be mailed to PO Box 370, Monroe, IA 50170 or delivered to City Hall at 206 W Sherman Street.