Summer is just around the corner, and we’re hiring! ☀️🌿 The City of Avoca is now accepting applications for seasonal positions:
• Lawn Mowing & Weed Whipping
• Lifeguards & Lead Lifeguards
• Assistant Pool Manager
• Pool Manager

📅 Applications are due by Sunday, March 15th.
🌐 Learn more at cityofavoca.com/page/city-hall
📍 Applications can be dropped off at City Hall Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, or placed in the after-hours drop box beside the front door.

We’re looking forward to a great summer and we hope you’ll be part of it!
about 4 hours ago, Community Relations Coordinator
We're hiring Seasonal Positions
Our new City Administrator along with other leadership will be at Brewed Awakening on Saturday, March 7th for the second session of our new series called "Community Coffee Hour."

These informal gatherings are designed to bring community members together in a relaxed setting to stay informed about City projects and initiatives. We welcome all residents to stop by, ask questions, offer insights, and stay engaged with our community.
1 day ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Community Coffee Hour
Reminder to get your membership and cart shed / path fees dues paid by March 13th to receive the 5% discount! ⛳ If you have a shed stall, shed fees must be paid in full by March 31, 2026.

You can fill out the online form or find a printable version on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-golf.

Call City Hall at 712-343-2424 between 9 AM and 4 PM if you have any additional questions!
1 day ago, Community Relations Coordinator
golf memberships and cart shed / path fees are due

A huge THANK YOU to our Public Works team and to our full-time Emergency Medical Technician for working tirelessly over the last 12 hours to keep our streets clean and clear during the snowstorm. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all that you do for our community! 👏

Avoca's Public Works Team:
• Michael Chapman
• Jeff Sage
• Donnie VonEschen

Emergency Medical Technician:
• Jessi Tooley

4 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
thank you to our entire team
Trash pickup will now be Saturday, February 21st. 🗑

City Hall will be open today during our regular business hours of 9 AM to 4 PM.
4 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
No trash pickup today

🚨 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR THE CITY OF AVOCA 🚨

The City of Avoca has declared a Snow Emergency beginning today, Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. continuing until Saturday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
This snow emergency is being declared in advance of the predicted winter storm to ensure vehicles can be moved off the appropriate sides of the street and allow our Public Works team to plow safely and efficiently.

We understand this may cause inconveniences. The intent of this early declaration and the city's parking and sidewalk clearing code is to clear streets and walking paths as quickly and safely as possible for emergency services, school transportation, pedestrians, travelers and the general public.

🚗 IMPORTANT: Vehicles WILL BE TOWED at the owner's expense if snow emergency parking regulations are not followed.
📄 For more information, including the City's Snow Emergency Ordinance and Chapters 4.27, 5.6(p), and 6.8(j), please visit: cityofavoca.com/page/city-ordinances (scroll down page to appropriate link).

Should the Snow Emergency be extended, we will notify you on social media and through our alert system.

5 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
🚨 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR THE CITY OF AVOCA 🚨
City Council meetings are where important decisions are made about our streets, parks, public safety, community events, budgeting, and future projects. Attending is one of the easiest ways to stay informed and involved in what’s happening in Avoca.

🌐 View the agenda and packet items for tonight's meeting here: cityofavoca.com/page/agendas-minutes
7 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
City council meeting February 17th
As many of you know, we’ve been referring to the previous Legion building as the Avoca Veterans Community Center throughout the construction and renovation process. However, we have received several requests asking us to consider alternative naming options.

Because this building belongs to the entire community, we feel it’s important to open the conversation up to you.

We are now inviting residents to submit name ideas and share input. Whether you’d like to keep the current name or suggest something new, we want to hear from you!

Let’s choose a name that reflects Avoca’s history, pride, and future. This survey will be open until Monday, March 2nd.

Submit your input here: forms.gle/2WhYr1XEcEz81tXF9
12 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Help us name our community center
Commission position with expiring terms or vacancies. In accordance with the Council's policy, all current incumbents are invited to reapply, and the positions are also open to all residents of Avoca. This approach ensures that the selection process is inclusive and transparent.

Open Positions:
• Culture Recreation Board
• Culture Recreation Board

Interested residents can find the application on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-applications and submit it by February 13, 2026 to City Hall.
12 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Board Positions Now Open

Get your furry friends registered by March 1, 2026! Applications are available to download and print at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-applications.

Completed applications and payment may be turned in at City Hall during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

For your convenience, you may also place your application, payment, and current vaccine records in the after-hours dropbox. Pet tags will be mailed directly to you once processed.

13 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Pet Tag Application
Mad City Windows and Baths received a peddlers permit from the City Hall today, February 11th.
13 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Peddlers Permit

The AvocaDays Planning Committee will meet for the first time on Thursday, February 12th at 5:30 PM at the Fire Hall to begin planning our 1st Annual AvocaDays Community Celebration!

Why join in on the planning?
👉 Help shape a brand-new community tradition
👉 Share your ideas and creativity
👉 Meet new people and give back to Avoca
👉 Be part of something fun that brings our community together

Can't commit to being on the committee, but would like to share input? Fill out this short two-three minute survey: bit.ly/4rdR6j0

No experience needed — just a willingness to help and have fun. All are welcome! Come see what AvocaDays is all about and how you can be involved.

15 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
AvocaDays Planning Committee
Thank you to all who attend our very first Community Coffee Social at Brewed Awakening on Saturday. We had some great conversation, breakfast sweets, and beverages! ☕

If you weren't able to attend Saturday, that is okay! Our next Community Coffee Social will be Saturday, March 7th from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
15 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
City Administrator, Shawnna Silvius
Brewed Awakening

Tomorrow is the first of our new series, "Community Coffee Hour." Our new City Administrator, Shawnna Silvius, along with other leadership, will be present for casual conversation.

We welcome community members to ask questions, offer insights, and stay engaged with our community at Brewed Awakening tomorrow, February 7th beginning at 8 AM.

18 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Community Coffee Hour

Our 2026 season is already filling up with some of our annual tournaments. 📆 Mark your calendars for some golf fun this summer!

⛳ Be sure to get your annual tournament registered and on our calendar as your earliest convivence: cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-golf

⛳ Register your team for the two-day Couples Tournament online at: cityofavoca.com/forms/couples-tournament-signup

22 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
2026 Season Tournaments

Agendas for each meeting are published on our website by the end of day Friday the week before the meeting.
🔗 Community Management Calendar: https://bit.ly/3KZErQT
🔗 Culture & Recreation: cityofavoca.com/page/culture-recreation
🔗 Library Board: cityofavoca.com/page/library-board
🔗 AVCC Commission: cityofavoca.com/page/american-legion-building-comm
🔗 Utility Board: cityofavoca.com/page/utility-board
🔗 Mayor & City Council: cityofavoca.com/page/city-council

22 days ago, Community Relations Coordinator
February Management Schedule
She's here!! 🎉 Please help us extend a warm, official welcome to our new City Administrator, Shawnna Silvius, as she begins her first full week here in Avoca.

Avoca residents will have a new opportunity to connect directly with Shawnna at our new series called "Community Coffee Hour." We welcome all residents to stop by, ask questions, offer insights, and stay engaged with our community.

The first one will be on Saturday, February 7th at Brewed Awakening beginning at 8 AM. ☕
about 1 month ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Shawnna's First Day
Community Coffee Hour

The City of Avoca is seeking applications for a Board and Commission position with expiring terms or vacancies. In accordance with the Council's policy, all current incumbents are invited to reapply, and the positions are also open to all residents of Avoca. This approach ensures that the selection process is inclusive and transparent.

Open Position:
Utility Board
• One Position Open

Find the application on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-applications and submit it by February 13, 2026 at City Hall.

about 1 month ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Board Position Now Open

Construction began on August 1, 2025, for our new Avoca Veterans Community Center (AVCC) with a current completion date of May 2026. And while project funding is secured, there are still many additional purchases needed to bring the center to life. We are reaching out now to ask for your support!

Ways to Donate:
• Check: Payable to City of Avoca – memo: Avoca Veterans Community Center Project
• Drop off with staff between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Or place in the after-hours drop box at City Hall – please drop check enclosed in an envelope with your name and contact information

Accepting donations through projected proposed completion date of May 25, 2026. See more on the AVCC at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-avcc

about 1 month ago, Community Relations Coordinator
AVCC Donations Request
The community is invited to Avoca Fire & Rescue Station's Open House and Street Dance Fundraiser on March 28th! 🔥🚒
about 2 months ago, Community Relations Coordinator
Avoca Fire & Rescue Open House and Street Dance Fundraiser