CITY Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Polk City (IA)

TRSA operator member CITY Laundering Co. recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the company’s new Polk City, IA, facility. The new building is significant because it’s a sign of growth in the area, according to CITY President Colin Wetlaufer.

“We are excited to be in Polk City serving the greater Des Moines area,” Wetlaufer said. “The new structure will show CITY’s commitment to being the best in the industry.”

CITY started servicing uniform rental, mat rental and facility services to the Des Moines metro area in 2010. Mark Ballo, a CITY employee with more than 36 years of experience moved from CITY’s headquarters in Oelwein, IA, to sell, service and grow CITY’s Des Moines’ branch from zero to multiple routes.

“We are excited to have your business here, and we love seeing [CITY’s] trucks coming through already,” said Jason Morse, mayor of Polk City. “It’s a great addition to Polk City, and having your business as an anchor for us in this new location is very exciting. We look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”

CITY began by leasing space to service businesses, but Wetlaufer said the plan was always to build a permanent facility. Planning for the new facility started two years ago, and construction began in Oct. 2017. The new building allows CITY to continue its growth, and the goal is to fill the building with new clients, Wetlaufer said.

“It’s been a great experience so far, and we’re excited for the future,” Wetlaufer said. “Eight years ago this month, we started servicing the Des Moines market, and now we finally have a place to call home.”

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