The General Election for the City of Avoca is TODAY, Tuesday, November 4th:
🗳 United Church of Avoca at 304 N Elm St Avoca, IA 51521
🗳 Polls will open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM

Your voice matters! 🌐 View more information at cityofavoca.com/page/elections
about 8 hours ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Elections
We are excited to share that our City of Avoca’s newly redesigned website is officially live and ready to explore! This upgrade was built with YOU in mind — making it easier than ever to stay informed, find services, and connect with what’s happening in our community.

✅ A modern, mobile-friendly experience
✅ Easier access to forms and permits
✅ Improved navigation to quickly find what you need
✅ Updated community information and visitor resources
✅ Fresh, welcoming design that reflects who we are

We invite you to check it out and let us know what you think! 👇
🌐 Visit: www.cityofavoca.com

We will continue to add and update information across the entire site over the coming months and services are updated and complete. Thank you for your patience during this transition — we can’t wait for you to experience the new site! 💻✨
4 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
New Website is Live
Help us celebrate our first responders across the community during National First Responders Day 2025! 🚒🚑🚨 Thank you to all of our firefighters, nurses, EMTs, police officers, and other first responder professionals from across the community for everything you do every day.
5 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
National First Responders Day 2025

Do you love the red doors as much as I do? 🚒👏 The Public Safety Station is moving right along in their construction progress!

Progress update:
✅ Paving joint sealants and line painting are complete
✅ Windows are being installed
✅ MEP rough-in at office area is wrapping up
✅ Drywall work has begun
✅ Overhead door installation is currently underway

The exterior enclosure portion of construction is almost complete!

Up Next:
➡️ Painting
➡️ Ceiling Grid
➡️ Finish Carpentry

We’ll keep sharing updates as the work continues — thank you for your support and excitement as we watch this station come to life!

#avocapublicsafetybuilding #buildingourtown #avocaiowacommunity

12 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
PSS Update 10/23
Look at that beautiful pavement! The Public Safety Station is three months away (🤞🏻) from being complete and open for our Avoca Fire & Rescue. 👏🏻

Progress update:
✅ Metal building work, paving, and wall framing is complete
Up Next:
➡️ Drywall work to begin
➡️ Overhead doors will be installed

We’ll keep sharing updates as the work continues — thank you for your support and excitement as we watch this station come to life!

#avocapublicsafetybuilding #buildingourtown #avocaiowacommunity
22 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
PSS Update 10.02
PSS Update 10.02
The Public Safety Station is all about creating a safe, modern space for our first responders. Each day brings us closer to the day the building is ready to serve Avoca! 🙌
Progress update:

✅ Masonry work is done
✅ Roof is being wrapped up and completed
✅ Interior walls start going up next week

We’ll keep sharing updates as the work continues — thank you for your support and excitement as we watch this station come to life! 💙
about 2 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
PSS
Work on the new Public Safety Station is moving right along! Steel erection – the process of assembling and joining steel components to construct buildings, bridges, and other structures – began on August 11th, with masonry work starting the week of August 18th. The main frame has been set, and crews are now installing secondary steel and framed openings.

In the coming weeks, residents can expect to see paving and wall sheeting underway as the project continues to take shape.
2 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
PSS Update 08/28
The Avoca Veterans Community Center is currently 60% through its demolition phase. 🚧 We are making great progress on transforming this space into a venue that community members will be proud to use for events and celebrations!

We have received several inquiries about renting the AVCC for special occasions in 2026. However, we are not accepting any bookings at this moment, as there are still essential behind-the-scenes tasks that need to be completed and approved before we can proceed with opening it up to the community for bookings.

We will notify our community when we are ready to start accepting rentals for 2026 and beyond, with the goal of making this available after the start of the new year.

#avocaveteranscommunitycenter #avccconstruction #buildingourtown #avocaiowacommunity #avocaiowamainstreet
2 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
AVCC 08/26 Update
AVCC 08/26 Update
AVCC 08/26 Update
AVCC 08/26 Update
♻️ In response to a price increase at the landfill, rate for garbage services will increase for the City of Avoca as well.

Per the contract between R&S Waste and the City of Avoca, R&S will raise the price of services by 25 cents per every 1 dollar the landfill raises their prices.

View ordinance change on our website at https://bit.ly/40lH3Np
3 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Garbage Services Increase 08/01/2025

Upon completion of the expansion and renovations at the Avoca Veterans Community Center, it will be transformed into an incredible venue for a variety of events. Whether it's celebrations, fundraisers, graduations, reunions, weddings, or more, this space will accommodate up to 150 guests, providing fantastic opportunities for our community!

“I’m very excited about the opportunities the AVCC will offer and the variety of community events I can host in the new building,” shared Community Relations Coordinator Cydney Shriver. “Activities such as BINGO, trivia, a casino night, and a winter movie series are just a few ideas I’ve been considering for the future.”

Have event ideas for the AVCC? Email them to crc@cityofavoca.com.

Read more about this exciting new update online at https://bit.ly/3TMEtw6

#avocaveteranscommunitycenter #avccconstruction #buildingourtown #avocaiowacommunity #avocaiowamainstreet

3 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
AVCC Rendering Inside 2
AVCC Rendering Inside 3
AVCC Rendering Inside

Bring your family and friends to enjoy magical evenings under the stars. The events will take place at Edgington Memorial Park, where you can spread out a blanket, set up your lawn chairs, and relax in the open air.

Our 2025 six-film series will feature beloved classics that promise to entertain audiences of all ages!

Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks to enjoy during the screenings and mark your calendars for evenings filled with laughter, joy, and the spirit of community! We are excited to share this fun experience with you. 🌟

Sponsored by the City of Avoca and Midstates Bank.

#cityofavocaiowa #avocaiowacommunity #avocaiowaevents

3 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Avoca Cinema 2025 Showings
Avoca Cinema 2025 Showings
Avoca Cinema 2025 Sponsors
Avoca Cinema 2025 Movie Night Series