Events

Amnesty Week at Landfill

Remsen’s Clean up week will be June 9-13.

The City of Remsen is declaring an amnesty from the landfill disposal cost during the above designated dates of June 9-13, 2026. Please check with The Plymouth County Landfill to determine their hours and requirements regarding loads being covered.

Up to 2,000 pounds per household of “throw away” material delivered to the Plymouth County Landfill in LeMars, Iowa, will be paid by the City of Remsen and not billed to the household.

Only residential properties (not commercial or industrial) can participate.

Each household that wishes to participate must make their own arrangements and is responsible for hauling their material to the landfill during this amnesty period. All loads must be covered and/or secured or a $15.00 fine will be imposed on the resident.

The City WILL NOT be picking up items at curbside as done prior to 2014. Do not place items in front of your house at curb side.

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AMNESTY:

• CONCRETE

• HAZARDOUS WASTE (paint, thinner, pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, batteries, fertilizer, fuels, oils)

• TIRES

• NORMAL HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE

• YARD WASTE

• SHINGLES

Citizens must pay per item a de-manufacturing charge at time of drop off for any “White Goods”. These include: air conditioners, microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, ranges, ovens, trash compactors, and other cooling units.

Mosquito Fogging to begin May 31

We will begin mosquito fogging at dusk on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and will continue to do so every Sunday over the course of the summer. If you have questions, comments or complaints regarding the fogging, please contact City Hall. Please do NOT attempt to stop the fogger. Thank you

Water Hydrant Flushing

RMU will begin flushing hydrants beginning Monday, May 4, 2026.

This is necessary distribution system maintenance. Customers may experience water discoloration of dops in water pressure during this time.

Have you made adjustments?!

Holiday Hours

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

City Hall will be open from 8:00-12:00 on Christmas Eve and Closed on December 25 & 26th for the Christmas Holiday.

City Hall will be open from 8:00-12:00 on New Years Eve and Closed on New Years Day.

Council Meeting Location

The meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:30, will be held in the Mid Sioux Opportunity meeting room.

Council Meeting Time Changed

The next council meeting will be held on August 27, 2025 at 5:00.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME

Why the change?!

💧 So… why the change in Remsen? The previous system served the community well, but rising water quality standards and aging infrastructure called for a modern solution. ✅

A key concern was the common-walled tank, where dirty backwash water, used to clean sand filters of accumulated debris and oxidized metals, was separated from drinking water by just a single concrete partition. Combined with nitrate issues from shallow alluvial wells, it was time for an upgrade.

Now, Reverse Osmosis (RO) delivers higher purity and long-term reliability for Remsen residents.

#FutureProofWater #ROupgrade #CleanWaterForRemsen #WaterQualityMatters

A New Era of Water

💧 Big news for our community!
We’ve officially launched a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, delivering cleaner, safer, and refreshingly pure water—from source to sip. This investment ensures high-quality water for every home, every day.
Stay tuned to learn more about how the new system works and why it’s a big win for our future. 💦
#WaterMatters #FromSourceToSip #ReverseOsmosis #SafeWaterStartsHere

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