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Grimes
Polk County, Iowa
ZipCodes
50111
Page Contents for Grimes, Iowa
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Iowa state capital is Des Moines.
The population of Grimes is approximately 5,098 (2000), 8246 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,005 (1990), 3115 (2010).
The amount of land area in Grimes is 18.256 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Grimes to Washington DC is 940 miles.
The distance to the Iowa state capital is 10 miles. (as the crow flies)
Grimes is positioned 41.66 degrees north of the equator and 93.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
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History & History Related Items
Grimes was first known as Stewart when it was established in 1881. Since there was also a Stuart in Iowa, the post office department disallowed the name of Stewart when the town applied. They then chose Grimes, probably after James W. Grimes, the third governor of the state.
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Attractions
The Farmhouse
10000 NW 70th Ave.
Grimes, Iowa
Phone: 515-986-3628
Open: 10-5 Tue., Wed., Fri. and Sat.;10-6 Thu.; year-round.
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Grimes City Government
Grimes has a Mayor and City Council form of government.Grimes Chamber
Grimes Iowa Chamber of Commerce250 SW 1st St.
Grimes, Iowa
Phone: 515-986-5770
Fax: 515-986-5776
Grimes Organizations
Grimes Iowa Chamber of Commerce250 SW 1st St.
Grimes, Iowa
Phone: 515-986-5770
Fax: 515-986-5776
Grimes Libraries
The Grimes Library200 N James
PO Box 290
Grimes, IA 50111
Phone: 515-986-3551
FAX: 515-986-9553
Grimes Schools
Dallas Center - Grimes School DistrictAdministration
1414 Walnut, Suite 200
Dallas Center, IA 50063
Phone: 515-992-3866
Fax: 515-992-3079 Grimes
Miscellany
The population of Grimes was:1990 - 2,653
2000 - 5,098
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