The City of Monroe is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a General Maintenance Employee.  Position will be responsible for assisting with park and cemetery maintenance, street maintenance, water and wastewater systems, and many other duties as assigned.  Minimum qualifications are: high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and CDL.  After one year of employment, employee will be required to get Water Distribution and Wastewater Treatment Certifications.  Salary will be determined based on qualifications.  Applications are available at the Monroe City Hall or online at www.MonroeIA.com.  Please send resume and completed application to Monroe City Hall, PO Box 370, Monroe, IA 50170.  Applications are due by May 26,  2023.   The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Monroe is accepting bids for a 1993 GMC 3500 dual wheel, 6.5L diesel automatic Fire Truck.  Fire Truck has an Onan generator, power steering, 250 gallon water tank, and utility box.  Miles on the truck are 10,601. Truck has been well taken care of, serviced and maintained regularly.  Bids can be mailed or dropped off at the Monroe City Hall, PO Box 370, 206 West Sherman Street, Monroe, Iowa 50170.  All bids must be received by 4:30 P.M. on May 5, 2023.  Bids will be considered at the May 8, 2023, council meeting starting 7 P.M.  If you have questions regarding this truck or would like to take a look at the truck, please contact Monroe City Hall at 641-259-3490.  The City of Monroe has the right to refuse any or all bids.      

City of Monroe receives $1,000 MidAmerican Trees Please Grant.  Funds will be used for the purchase of trees for the Monroe Disc Golf Course.

The City of Monroe is a member of the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. As a member government, a representative and alternate are appointed by the Mayor and Council to serve a three-year term on the Board of Commissioners.  Please contact City Hall if you are interested in serving our community.  Representatives must attend the regular monthly meetings in person or via Zoom.  Meetings are typically held in Grimes, Iowa. 

Mission statement: Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority aims to promote affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing by assisting qualified families in a non-discriminatory manner, encouraging self-sufficiency and individual responsibility, while maintaining the public trust.

CIRHA assists in finding rental assistance for yourself, your family, or to help a friend or relative in their search for housing. CIRHA offers several programs to help meet your housing needs. The region CIRHA covers includes the counties of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion and Story County.

For additional information, contact CIRHA at 515-986-1882 or online at [email protected].