Huxley, Iowa is a unique community where economic opportunity is within driving distance, kids can attend great schools, you can own your own home, community involvement is valued, and friends are just next door. Our town combines both small town, Iowa values with growth and economic opportunity. We truly are the Heart of the Prairie.
Summer Help Gets the Work Done!
Check out this crew! These hard workers are the part-time employees the city hired to assist with all the extra work that is needed during the summer months. These kids mow the seven parks and all other city grounds, pour concrete, repair streets, plant flowers, erect playground equipment, shovel rock, paint parking lots – the […]
Whistle Stop Daycare Kids Visit Chief Pote
The Wallaby class from the Whistle Stop Daycare/Preschool visited the police station and presented Chief Pote with a handmade poster that expressed their appreciation to the police for their service. The children also brought doughnuts to share with the city’s police officers and sang the song “That’s America to Me” to show their gratitude.
Putting Up a Yard Sign? Know the Rules!
Many Huxley residents like to announce a yard sale, support a candidate, or cheer on the home team with a temporary yard sign. There are rules that address the placement of these signs. When locating the right spot for your yard sign, please keep in mind: Signs should be placed behind the property line and […]
Passports
GET YOUR PASSPORTS AT CITY HALL The City of Huxley is an authorized passport agency. Hours of service are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No appointments necessary. Anyone 16 years or older wanting a passport must have a drivers license and original birth certificate. Minors (15 and younger) will need both parents […]
Tree Trimming
The City has finished its yearly inspection of trees that overhang the street and/or sidewalk. The City Code states that “trees shall be kept trimmed to a clearance height of fourteen (14) feet for branches overhanging a street and eight (8) feet for branches overhanging a sidewalk.” It is the homeowners’ responsibility to trim […]
Fireworks Regulations
IT IS ILLEGAL for any person to use or explode any explosive material or First Class Consumer Fireworks and Second Class Fireworks within the corporate limits of the city. Only Sparklers and Novelties are allowed (see attached listing of illegal and legal fireworks). Recently, City Council passed a resolution that imposed a moratorium on issuing […]
Glass Recycle Bin
There is now a glass recycling bin in Huxley! Residents can dispose of their glass in the yellow container on the NW corner of the 3C’s parking lot.
Free Mulch
Plenty of mulch available at the city’s water plant at 1721 East First Street (just east of I-35). Residents can pick up the mulch for FREE anytime Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Notary Public
Notary Public officials are available at City Hall. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Street Light Repair
To report street light outages to Alliant energy please click here
No Grass In Street
Ordinance No. 135.03: It is an offense to deposit GRASS CLIPPINGS into any STREET, highway, alley, SIDEWALK or any other public property. Grass clippings can clog storm-water lines. PLEASE DO NOT MOW GRASS INTO STREET.
Ash Tree Removal
The Huxley Tree Board presented an inventory of the Ash trees located within the city park system, along with a listing of Ash trees located in the right of ways during the February 17 city council work session. After evaluating all options, city council agreed with the tree board’s recommendation to begin the removal of Ash trees located […]