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.
Welcome Our Guests to Prairie Fest!
Residents be Proud! Many new visitors will be attending the Prairie Fest activities this weekend. Let’s show them how clean and tidy we keep our community.
Residents be Proud! Welcome our Prairie Fest Guests.
Many new visitors will be attending the Prairie Fest activities this weekend. Let’s show them how clean and tidy we keep our community.
Fire Department Holds Annual Hog Roast during Prairiefest
See attached flyer Hog Roast 2017 for details regarding hog roast to be held on Saturday, August 26 at fire station.
City Election Coming Up – Be a Valuable Part of Your Community!
The Huxley City Council is made up of five council members and one mayor. Council members serve four year terms while the mayor serves only a two year term. Meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. There are three council member seats up for election this year […]
Employment Opportunity
City is looking for a full-time Public Works – Utility I employee. Entry level position will work with all departments in the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities used in Street, Water, Wastewater and Park departments. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at City Hall, 515 N. Main Avenue, Huxley, IA 50124 – […]
Yard Waste Removal – Free Days
The Ames Resource Recovery Plant offers free yard waste days. Residents can take their yard waste to the plant during the following dates: Saturday, Oct 21 – (leaves only) Saturday, Nov 4 – (leaves only) Saturday, Nov 18 – (leaves and brush) Saturday, Dec 2 – (leaves only) The Yard Waste Free Day site is […]
Call Before Digging
The City of Huxley wants all resident to be safe. There are dangers lurking underground! Remember to call Iowa One Call at 811 before you dig. Iowa One Call will arrange to have your yard marked free of charge. Flags or paint correspond with specific underground services. Below is the key: Red – Electric Yellow […]
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 […]
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 […]