Avoca Events

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May

26 - Aquatic Center Opens

27 - City Clerk's Office Closed
Library Closed
Trash Pick-Up will be Saturday

28 - Fire Department Meeting
(7:00 PM @ Fire Bay)

28 - Urban Renewal Meeting
(7:30 PM @ Fire Hall)

29 - Planning & Zoning Meeting
(6:30 PM @ Fire Hall)

Every Wednesday BINGO at the American Legion Hall from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

     Avoca was established in 1869 when the Rock Island Railroad came through from Des Moines going to Council Bluffs.  Our name came from a poem by Thomas Moore called "The Meeting of the Waters."  This derived from an old Irish tale, "Vale of Avoca," meaning where the bright waters meet.

     Avoca, IA is conveniently located at the junction of Interstate 80 and US Highway 59.  Please click on all of our links at the left to see all the amenities that we offer.

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