What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 12pm

City of Baxter Iowa

Home
United States
Baxter, IA
City of Baxter Iowa

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Welcome to the official page for the City of Baxter, Iowa! Follow us for city updates, community events, and news. Come Join Us!

Baxter is proud of our small-town charm, community spirit, and commitment to building a thriving, connected community.

10/20/2026

🌳🌿 Growing a Greener Baxter! 🌿🌳

Exciting things are happening at Giese Park!

The City of Baxter and Baxter Hometown Pride were fortunate to receive a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to bring more trees to our community!

Thanks to this grant, a little over 80 new trees are being planted at Giese Park! These trees will provide shade, beauty, and environmental benefits for generations to come.

Today was especially exciting as we had local students join in to help with the planting! What a wonderful opportunity for our young people to get their hands dirty, give back to their community, and someday be able to say, "I helped plant that tree!" ❤️

We also want to give an EXTRA BIG THANK-YOU to our Baxter Public Works Department! There has been a tremendous amount of work going on behind the scenes to prepare for this project. From mapping out where each tree will go, to digging holes, unloading trees, and getting everything ready for planting, our Public Works crew has put in countless hours to help make this happen. It's a lot of hard work that often goes unseen, and we truly appreciate everything they do for our community!

A HUGE thank-you as well to Baxter Hometown Pride, the Iowa DNR, our students, and EVERYONE who has volunteered their time and energy to help make this project possible. Projects like this take a lot of planning, coordination, and teamwork, and we are so grateful for everyone who has played a part!

It's pretty special to see our community come together to invest in something that will continue growing long after today.

Here's to growing something beautiful together, Baxter! 💚

Check out some pictures from today's planting!

10/13/2026

🍁 A Little Baxter Love! 🍂

We received a phone call at City Hall today that was just too good not to share!

A gentleman who recently rode his motorcycle through Baxter called to tell us what a beautiful little town we have and how much he enjoyed all the fall decorations. He even mentioned that he has never called a town to share a compliment like this before, but felt Baxter deserved one! ❤️

We couldn't agree more!

We want to give a HUGE shout out to the Baxter Garden Club for all the time, creativity, and hard work they put into making our community beautiful throughout the seasons. From the gorgeous flowers in the warmer months to the festive fall decorations, and even into the winter, their efforts truly make a difference!

And a big thank-you to all of our wonderful City volunteers who give their time and talents to help make Baxter such a special place. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and our community is better because of you!

Sometimes it's easy to overlook the little things we see every day, but it's pretty special when someone just passing through notices them enough to pick up the phone.

Thank you to the Baxter Garden Club and all those who help make our little town a place people remember! 🌻🍁❤️

10/12/2026

Baxter City Council Meeting -October 12th, 2026
The City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at the Baxter Council Chambers (203 South Main Street).
Join us-
Online: https://meet.goto.com/640827981
Dial-In: +1 (872) 240-3212 | Access Code: 640-827-981
The agenda is available here: https://www.baxter-iowa.com/agendas-and-minutes See less

10/09/2026

Don't forget! Baxter's Community Blood Drive is this Monday, October 12th!

❤️ There's still time to sign up and make a difference! Right now, only 14 of the 28 appointment slots are filled, so we would love to see a few more community members step up and donate!

Baxter City Hall
Monday, October 12th
2:00–6:00 PM

Every donation matters, and your generosity could help save a life! ❤️

Let's fill those remaining spots, Baxter!

10/07/2026

💗 Mark your calendars, Baxter! 💗
A community Breast Cancer Walk is being planned for Sunday, October 25 on the Chichaqua Valley Trail.
Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an afternoon of walking, community, and support for a great cause. 💕
📅 October 25
📍 Start at Benola’s — Chichaqua Valley Trail
🕦 Gather at 11:30 AM
🚶 Walk begins at 1:00 PM
🌭 Hot dogs, chips & hot chocolate
Thank you to the community members putting this together and giving Baxter another wonderful opportunity to come together and support one another!
See the flyer below for all the details!

10/02/2026

🎃 Baxter Beggar’s Night – October 31 👻
Just a reminder that Baxter’s Beggar’s Night will be held on October 31 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
In 2024, the Baxter City Council adopted a resolution setting Beggar’s Night for October 31 each year, so no separate Council action is needed annually.
Please use extra caution while driving that evening and keep an eye out for all of our little trick-or-treaters. We can’t wait to see all the ghosts, goblins, witches, and creative costumes making their way around town! 🎃👻
Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/01/2026

After spending the day enjoying the Baxter Fall Market and visiting our local shops, get ready for a fun evening at Camp Baxter at Geise Park!

Baxter Hometown Pride has put together such a fun night for the whole family — a scavenger hunt, s’mores around the campfire, a camp-themed photo spot, popcorn, and then The Parent Trap under the stars!

Saturday, October 3rd
Camp Baxter begins at 6:00 PM
Movie begins at 7:00 PM at the Shelter House
Geise Park
💛 FREE to attend!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and drinks, and make a night of it!

A huge THANK YOU to Baxter Hometown Pride and all of the volunteers putting this together for our community. We absolutely love seeing so many fun things happening right here in Baxter! 🧡

Fall Market during the day + Camp Baxter at night = a pretty great Saturday in Baxter! 🍁

10/01/2026

We are so excited for the Baxter Fall Market this weekend — and it looks like Mother Nature may finally cooperate with us!

Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather, shop all of the amazing vendors, and see what fun fall finds are waiting for you!

And while you're in town, be sure to stop in and visit all of our local Baxter shops and businesses, too! There is plenty to explore while you're here!

A huge THANK YOU to the Baxter Chamber of Commerce for all of the time and hard work that goes into putting this event together for our community. We can't wait to see all of the amazing vendors and fall goodies! 🧡

Grab a friend and come spend a beautiful fall day in Baxter! 🍁

09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the heroes who answered the call, and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

Never Forget 9.11.2001

09/11/2026

Baxter City Council Meeting -September 14th, 2026
The City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at the Baxter Council Chambers (203 South Main Street).
Join us-
Online: https://meet.goto.com/907351685
Dial-In: +1 (646) 749-3122 | Access Code:907-351-685
The agenda is available here: https://www.baxter-iowa.com/agendas-and-minutes

Address

203 S. Main Street
Baxter, IA
50028

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

641-227-3120

Website

http://www.baxter-iowa.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when City of Baxter Iowa posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.