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Council declines request to allow chickens and ducks inside Reinbeck city limits

City Council for Reinbeck, Iowa · May 4, 2026

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Summary

A resident asked the council to permit backyard chickens and ducks; after council members raised concerns about noise, smell and waste, the council voted 5–0 to keep the existing ordinance prohibiting poultry.

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Resident Sophia Goebel asked the council to allow chickens and ducks within Reinbeck city limits. Council members expressed concerns about potential noise, odor and waste management associated with backyard poultry.

After discussion, Council member Pease moved to 'leave the Ordinance as written that does not allow for chickens and ducks,' seconded by Council member Trepp. The motion passed 5–0, keeping the current prohibition in place. No change to the municipal code was adopted at the meeting.

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