We think that some grass mowers need more than a reminder. Grass clippings are not to be in the street. Remember, blowing grass into the street is a violation of the City Code.

You could get a civil citation and a fine.

It’s not hard to find the law breakers — the grass clippings can easily be spotted every time you drive down a street.

Note the accompanying photo: It shows a pile of grass clippings spotted this week on Albia Road.

Seems to us it would be pretty easy to issue a citation at the residence in front of where the clippings are in the street.

Somebody didn’t mow right.

Not only can it be expensive — if in fact officials actually do levy a fine — it makes everyone pay the price.

Clippings and other debris can easily end up in the street drains and down into the pipes, clogging the sewer intakes. That can lead to street flooding and can make sewers back up into basements.

That in itself should keep mowers from breaking the law. Do they really want to pay to have their basement sewage cleaned up?

Plus, pay the fine — $250 for a first citation in a 12-month period, $500 for a second violation and $750 for third and subsequent violations within the same 12-month period.

C’mon people, do the job right. Turn your mower so the grass ends up back in the yard or inside a mower bag.

Our streets get enough crap in them from vehicle riders throwing items out their windows.

We all are supposed to be working to make our city look as good as it can, not only for the thousands staying overnight on RAGBRAI, but for all of us who enjoy living here.

We heartily suggest that if the clippings keep piling up in the streets, that law enforcement start handing out those fines.

It should always be greener in your yard than in your street.