CHANGE OF DATE—-HYDRANTS WILL BE FLUSHED ON OCTOBER 23 AND 24.  PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN USING WATER AFTER THE FLUSHING.

Please DO NOT burn your leaves on the street.  Leaves may be burned on the grass or rock that is on the side of the street.  If the sealcoat on the street is ruined by burning leaves the City may assess a municipal infraction not to exceed $750 for the first offense.

**YARD WASTE PICKUP WILL END 10/30/17.  Click Yard Waste Pickup for details

PLEASE CONTACT DAVE MONSON, CITY SUPERINTENDENT, AT 319.721.7316 TO CONDUCT A SUMP PUMP/EAVE SPOUT INSPECTION ON YOUR PROPERTY.  ALL PROPERTIES IN KEYSTONE MUST BE INSPECTED TO AVOID A PENALTY.  

ORDINANCE 53.01 MOWING REQUIREMENTS.  All properties within the City, whether occupied or non-occupied, must be mowed so that the vegetation such as grass and weeds does not exceed eight (8) inches in height.  Required mowing dates during the mowing season are May 1 and 15, June 1 and 15, July 1 and 15, August 1 and 15, September 1 and 15, October 1 and 15.  

SEPTIC INSPECTIONS:  Please click on Ordinance 71  to read our new ordinance.  ALL HOUSEHOLDS within the city limits of Keystone will have their septic hookup inspected.  Inspections will begin immediately.  The City Superintendent will be contacting all residents.  Please view the attached letter  for more details

New Rates for water, sewer and garbage will take effect on your July water bill.  A minimum water bill will be $81.51 plus tax  

Click here to read the 2016Water Quality Report

and 2016 CCR Report Table

Keystone, Iowa is a peaceful, neighborly, farming community established in 1881.  Keystone offers residents all of the pleasures of small town life, combined with the advantage of a short commute for any goods and services they can’t find right here at home. We have a strong community based in the Benton Community School District, offering high quality education and a personal touch!