City Government Services & Directory

CITY HALL

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The West Point Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of city property to include parks, streets, sanitary sewer system and treatment plant, storm sewers, city recycling unit, cemetery, buildings and grounds. Telephone City Hall at (319)837-6313 to request information or report concerns relating to city property. Areas of concern include;

• Street damage (potholes, fallen limbs, etc)
• Storm and sanitary sewer blockage (e.g. leaf debris, overflow, etc.)
• Damaged park property (children swings, slides, playsets, benches and fencing)
• Sign installation and repair (caution and stop signs, street and speed limit signs)
• Overflowing refuse containers
• Unsafe road surface-conditions as a result of weather
• Suspected vandalism to city property (early reporting supports investigation and repair)

AFTER HOURS PAGING SERVICE - Dial (319)837-6313

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The West Point Police Department is located at the west-end of the Community Fire Station, 610 Avenue F, in West Point. A Police Chief and four reserve officers, who are trained in CPR, ASP baton, oleoresin capsicum and defensive tactics, are assigned to community law enforcement. Telephone the Police Department at (319)837-6107 to request information on law enforcement in the city of West Point.

REPORTING A CRIME - Dial (319)837-6107
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - Dial 911

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The West Point Fire Station is located at 610, Avenue F, in West Point. The all-volunteer Fire Department, consisting of a Chief and 31 firemen, provides fire protection to the contiguous rural area and communities of West Point, St. Paul and Pilot Grove, Iowa. Mutual aide agreements exist to assist other area fire departments. All firemen receive basic training in CPR and firefighting. The Department additionally holds skill/certification in EMT, para-medic, first responder and jaws. Fire Department equipment includes 3 fire trucks (2 pumpers and 1 tanker) and 2 rescue units. Annual fund-raisers include the Fireman’s Ball (conducted 2nd Saturday in February) and Fathers Day Pancake Breakfast (conducted in June). Telephone the West Point Community Fire Association at (319)837-6825 to request information on fire prevention and fund-raising activities. Or write to: West Point Fire Department, P.O. Box 239, West Point, Iowa 52656.

REPORTING A FIRE and EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - Dial 911