Pella's Code Enforcement office handles sidewalks that haven't been cleared within 24 hours.
What the City of Pella says about sidewalks
- The city's Code Enforcement page lists sidewalks not cleared within 24 hours among the issues it handles.
- Report an uncleared sidewalk to Code Enforcement at 641.628.0043 ext. 4.
- We couldn't read the full sidewalk ordinance, so check with the city for details.
Hiring help in Pella
If you hire a company, make sure the agreement covers the public sidewalk (and, on a corner lot, the side walk and curb ramps), says how soon they'll come after the snow stops, and matches the city's deadline above. Ask what de-icer they use: Iowa State University Extension says rock salt works best above 15°F and that salt buildup can injure turfgrass, trees and shrubs. Our guide to choosing a snow removal company has a full checklist.
Iowa has no state license for snow removal. For lawn treatments, anyone in the business of applying pesticides (including weed and insect control) to other people's property needs an IDALS commercial applicator license; each listing below shows what we could verify.
Snow removal and lawn care companies in Pella
- Snow plowing
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Salting / de-icing
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Weed control
- Aeration
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Homes
- Businesses
Lawn care company serving Newton since 1998; its site lists lawn care programs, mowing, leaf removal, and residential and commercial snow removal with salt included.
Service area (their words): Its service-area list includes Newton, Altoona, Pella, Grinnell, Colfax and Prairie City.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS license not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Ag Grow' and 'Ag-Grow': found AG-GROW PLUS LAWN CARE, INC., Newton (Jasper County), license 06074-001, but the listed expiration date is 2025-12-31, so we could not confirm a current license.
Listing source: https://ag-grow.com/, https://ag-grow.com/snow-removal/ (checked 2026-10-22).
115 SE 14st, Pella, IA
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Salting / de-icing
- Mowing
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Landscaping
- Homes
- Businesses
Lawn care, landscaping, snow removal and dirt work company; its snow page describes driveway and sidewalk clearing and salting.
Service area (their words): Its site says it serves Pella, Iowa and nearby areas.
How we checked
No fertilizer, weed-control or other lawn-chemical service listed on the pages we checked, so no pesticide license status is shown. Snow removal is not part of Iowa's pesticide licensing.
Listing source: https://www.aspenoutdoorspella.com/, https://www.aspenoutdoorspella.com/snow, https://www.aspenoutdoorspella.com/contact (checked 2026-10-22).
- Snow removal
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Landscaping
- Homes
- Businesses
Yard care company; its site lists mowing, fertilizing and turf care, landscaping, and residential and commercial snow removal.
Service area (their words): Its site describes service in Pella.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS company license record found (05644-001, checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Four Seasons Yard': found active company license 05644-001, FOUR SEASONS YARD CARE INC, Otley (Marion County), expiration 2026-12-31.
Listing source: https://fourseasonsyardcare.com/, https://fourseasonsyardcare.com/residential-snow-removal/ (checked 2026-10-22).
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Weed control
- Aeration
- Seeding / overseeding
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Grub / insect control
- Homes
- Businesses
Lawn care company; its Oskaloosa page lists fertilization, weed and grub control, aeration and overseeding, mowing and cleanups. We did not see snow removal listed.
Service area (their words): Its Oskaloosa page names Oskaloosa and Pella.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS company license record found (05484-001, checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Totalscape': found active company license 05484-001, TOTALSCAPE LAWN & LANDSCAPE, Oskaloosa (Mahaska County), expiration 2026-12-31.
Listing source: https://totalscapelawncare.com/area-serviced/oskaloosa-iowa/ (checked 2026-10-22).
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Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings, and no company paid to be listed. Details come from each company’s own website. For fertilizer or weed control, check the company’s Iowa pesticide license with IDALS. We don’t show a license status for snow removal. Companies can request a correction or removal.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to clear my sidewalk in Pella?
Code Enforcement handles sidewalks not cleared within 24 hours, according to the City of Pella's code enforcement page.
Does a lawn care company in Pella need a license?
Not for snow removal or mowing: Iowa has no state license for those. A company that applies fertilizer with weed control, insect control or other pesticides to your lawn needs an IDALS commercial applicator license. Each listing on this page says whether we found a matching, unexpired company record.
Guides for Pella homeowners
- Hiring helpHow to Choose a Snow Removal Company in IowaPer-push vs. seasonal snow removal, what to get in writing, red flags from the Iowa Attorney General, and why snow removal needs no state license in Iowa.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Protect Your Lawn From Salt Damage This WinterHow de-icing salt hurts Iowa lawns and shrubs, which ice melts do less damage, how much to use, and how to flush salt in spring, from ISU Extension.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Winterize Your Lawn in IowaISU Extension's fall lawn calendar for Iowa: final mowing height, when to stop mowing, late-fall fertilizer, broadleaf weeds, leaves and snow mold.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Des Moines: Sidewalk Rules, Plowing and Getting HelpDes Moines sidewalk snow rules from the city: the 48-hour deadline, penalties, parking during plowing, salt tips and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Waukee: The 24-Hour Rule, Parking Ban and Local HelpWaukee's 24-hour sidewalk snow rule, the snow emergency parking ban, fines in city code, de-icing tips for new concrete, and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
Nearby towns we cover
Sources
- Code Enforcement - City of Pella (checked 2026-10-22)
- Using Deicing Salts in the Home Landscape - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (checked 2026-10-22)
- Applicator Licensing and Certification - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (checked 2026-10-22)
We link to the original sources so you can read them yourself. Product names are not endorsements.