Melcher Dallas Notification/Alert System Launched

For several months now, City Staff have been working to set up a Notification/Alert System to allow better communication with our residents.  This system is hosted by Everbridge.  Now, critical alerts about our water supply, community events, or other important information can be sent out quickly so everyone can stay informed.  We have set up a web page “Stay Informed with Alerts” with links that will allow you to sign up and learn more information about the Notifications and Alerts.  There was more information sent out with your water bill this month.  Please spread the word so your neighbors can stay informed as well.

City Council votes to change day of regular meetings and set next Budget Workshop date

On Monday, January 8th, at the first regular meeting of the new City Council, by unanimous consent, the Melcher Dallas City Council voted to change the regular meetings to the second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.  Also, the next Budget Workshop date was set for Wednesday, January 24th at 6:00 pm.  All meetings of the council are held at Melcher Dallas City Hall at 305 D Main East in Melcher Dallas.

January’s Regular City Council Meeting set for Monday, January 8th

At December’s meeting, the City Council set January’s regular City Council Meeting for Monday, January 8th, instead of the normal Tuesday schedule.  One agenda item will be discussing setting a new regular meeting date due to scheduling conflicts. We are sorry for any inconvenience.  If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 641-947-6501.

FY2025 Budget Workshop

The first Budget Workshop for our Fiscal Year 2025 Budget is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27th at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room.

How do cities like Melcher Dallas plan our annual budgets? Kidsplainer Sophie breaks down the process in this quick video that puts everything into simple terms. Click HERE view the video.

Housing Improvement Grant Applications Available

The City of Melcher-Dallas, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, will soon be offering M-D residents who meet income guidelines an opportunity to be considered for housing improvement grants. Residents may apply for grants for improving the exterior of their home, which might include painting, siding, windows, doors, gutters, and other external home improvements.  Applications are available at City Hall. Applicants will be ranked by income, but timing of the application is also considered, so it is important to fill out the application and return it as soon as possible.

For more information, click the link below to view the informational flier.

Applications Open Flyer – Home Repair

New City Hall Hours

Due to reduction in staff and to increase efficiency in the office, City Hall hours have changed to the following:

MONDAY – 7 AM – 3 PM

TUESDAY – CLOSED

WEDNESDAY – 7 AM – 3 PM

THURSDAY – CLOSED

FRIDAY – 7 AM – 3 PM

IF THE 15TH FALLS ON A TUESDAY OR THURSDAY, WE WILL BE OPEN.

If you have any needs during the closed hours, please call and leave a message at 641-947-6501, or email mdcityhalliowa@gmail.com

 

The City Of Melcher-Dallas

The latest available estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau of Melcher-Dallas’ population for 2019 is 1244. (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html)

Located in Marion County, Melcher-Dallas is approximately 32 miles South East of the state capitol Des Moines.

We are also:
25.5 miles SE of Indianola
15.8 miles SW of Knoxville
25 miles SW of Lake Red Rock
45 miles NW of Rathbun Lake

Dallas was established in 1845, and was first called Ohio, because many of the early settlers that came to work in the coal mines were from the state of Ohio.

Melcher was established directly south of Dallas in 1913, and named after one of the Rock Island Railroad’s executives.

The two towns merged in 1986 and celebrate ‘Merger Day’ each May.

Home of the Saints, our K-6 building is in on the north side of Melcher-Dallas and the Junior/Senior high building is on the south edge of town.