Granger

Granger, Iowa is a growing community located about 15 miles northwest of Des Moines. Granger’s boundaries lay in both Dallas and Polk counties. 

County
Polk

Projects

Granger - Community Center Mural

Published
Friday, July 10, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

University of Iowa alumni and artist Emily Edwards will partner with the City of Granger to design and install a mural on an exterior wall of the community center in Granger, Iowa.

Granger - Community Health Fair

Published
Monday, July 13, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

College of Nursing students will partner with the City of Granger to plan and implement a community health fair that promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention for residents of all ages. 

Building on community assessment activities completed during the fall semester, the project team will collaborate with local partners to deliver evidence-informed health education, screenings, and community resources tailored to Granger's identified health priorities.

Granger - Community Park and Recreation Center Designs and Plans

Published
Friday, July 10, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will create designs and plans for a 26-acre park and recreation building in Granger, Iowa.

Granger - Downtown Streetscaping

Published
Friday, July 10, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will create designs for streetscape improvements in downtown Granger, Iowa.

The City of Granger seeks to revitalize its downtown with streetscape improvements along Main Street and Broadway Street. As the community continues to grow, the City aims to create a downtown that is safe, accessible, attractive, and supportive of local businesses while improving the overall experience for residents and visitors.

Granger - Highways 17 and 141 Trail Crossings

Published
Monday, July 13, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

For their capstone project in Civil & Environmental Engineering, a team of students will partner with the City of Granger to design multi-use trail connections and segments that improve connectivity. 

Granger - Oxley Creek Improvements

Published
Friday, July 10, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will evaluate opportunities to make improvements to Oxley Creek in Granger, Iowa and develop designs and plans for the City of Granger.

Granger - Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Published
Monday, July 13, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

Urban Regional Planning graduate students in the School of Planning & Public Affairs will partner with the City of Granger to create a Parks and Recreation master plan that provides a comprehensive vision for Granger’s local park system, recreation facilities, natural resources, and other public open spaces. 

Granger – Age-friendly Community Initiative

Published
Monday, July 13, 2026
Academic year
2026-2027
Partner

Master of Public Affairs graduate students in the School of Planning & Public Affairs will design an age-friendly community initiative for the Granger, Iowa community. 

Communities across the state and country, especially in rural places, are experiencing rapid demographic shifts. Aging will be an increasingly important issue in Iowa, particularly over the next couple of decades as the baby boomer generation enters late stages of life. 

Students wearing Engineering polo shorts stand along with their faculty member at the front of a room

Granger - Public Safety Building

Published
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Academic year
2025-2026
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students designed a Public Safety Building to meet the needs of the growing city of Granger.

Currently the Granger Fire & EMS Department shares a small building on Main Street with Granger City Hall and an adjacent trailer serves as headquarters for the Granger Police Department. These departments have outgrown their current spaces and seek a new building that will house all three departments.