Residents: Please note the trash base rate has increased from $20.00 to $21.25 beginning on June 1, 2026.
Please contact City Hall at 712-343-2424 with any additional questions.
Please contact City Hall at 712-343-2424 with any additional questions.
Sign-ups for group swim lessons are due by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 8th! 🐠
Agendas for each meeting are published on our website by the end of day Friday the week prior to 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
🔗 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
Gear up for Avoca's 2nd Annual End of Summer Family Fun Event!
Join us on the evening of August 20th at the Pottawattamie Fairgrounds! In collaboration with the Pottawattamie Fair and their monthly summer food truck night, we're adding even more fun to celebrate the end of summer:
• Foam Canon Fun (Starting @ 5:30 PM): This foam-filled event will have your kiddos never wanting the night to end!
• Avoca's Outdoor Cinema (Starting @ Dusk): End the evening with a cozy movie night under the stars. Bring your blankets and chairs for a relaxing experience!
This event is open to everyone and admission is free!
Hosted by the City of Avoca and Original Pottawattamie County Fair.
The wait is finally over… OPENING DAY at the Splash Aquatic Center is HERE! 💦☀️
Grab your sunscreen, towels, and your favorite pool crew because summer officially starts today in Avoca! 🏊♀️🌊 The pool is open daily from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Whether you’re diving in, relaxing poolside, or chasing the kids through the splash features, there’s something for everyone at the Splash Aquatic Center this summer!
📍 See you at the pool!
Let the summer fun begin! ☀️😎
Grab your sunscreen, towels, and your favorite pool crew because summer officially starts today in Avoca! 🏊♀️🌊 The pool is open daily from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Whether you’re diving in, relaxing poolside, or chasing the kids through the splash features, there’s something for everyone at the Splash Aquatic Center this summer!
📍 See you at the pool!
Let the summer fun begin! ☀️😎
There is a $10 registration fee per session. While we encourage participants to sign up in advance, day-of registration and payment will also be accepted.
Join us on:
🧘♀️ Saturday, June 13th,
🧘♀️ Saturday, July 11th, and
🧘♀️ Saturday, August 8th
at Edgington Park in Shelter #7 for a relaxing morning of movement, stretching, and fresh air.
To sign-up, please
🧘♀️Fill out this short form: cityofavoca.com/forms/yoga-in-the-park
🧘♀️Venmo Cydney Shriver @avocacrc or,
🧘♀️ Cash or check to City Hall
We hope you'll join us for Yoga at Edgington Park this summer!
Registrations are due by Friday, June 19th! 🌟
• Contact Cydney Shriver at 712-307-1301 or crc@cityofavoca.com to sign up your slowpitch and cornhole teams
• Go to cityofavoca.com/page/avocadays to signup for the 5K Walk / Run and the Vendor Market
Secure your spot before it fills up! Whether you're playing to win or just for fun, it’s guaranteed to be a great time. 💥
☀️💦 We're just THREE days away from Opening Day at the Splash Aquatic Center! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another fun-filled summer in Avoca.
As we get ready to kick off the season, we want to remind all guests to help keep the pool a safe, fun, and respectful environment for everyone:
✅ Follow all pool rules and lifeguard instructions
✅ Walk; no running on the pool deck
✅ Be respectful to staff, lifeguards, and fellow guests
✅ Help keep the facility clean and enjoyable for all
Our team is excited for a great summer, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to make the Splash Aquatic Center a positive experience for the whole community. See you at the pool! 🏊🌊
🔗See more information on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Avoca’s Utility Board is responsible for guiding the vision and strategy of the community’s essential public utilities. The board acts as a steward of resources, overseeing utility operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting transparency, reliability, and sustainability in service delivery. Board members are committed to acting in the best interests of customers, balancing operational needs with long-term planning and community welfare.
If you’re passionate about community involvement and want to help make a difference, we encourage you to apply! Find the application on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-applications
Applications due by Friday, June 12th to City Hall. Learn more about Avoca's Utility Board online at cityofavoca.com/page/utility-board
The AHSTW Community School District and Opaa! are providing a Free Summer Meal Program to children ages 3 – 18:
📆 Beginning June 3rd
📆 Ending August 5th
🍎 Open to all youth within the AHSTW communities
🎒 Pickups will be on Wednesdays and will include seven breakfasts and seven lunches for the week
To assist with planning and preparation for June 3rd, AHSTW asks all interested parties to complete a short survey at https://bit.ly/4fJQ23d
📣 Survey will close Friday, May 29th at 12:00 PM
❗ While the survey will help the district with meal preparations, it is not required to be filled out to participate in the program
We’re Hiring: Executive Director 🚨 The future of downtown starts here. Avoca Main Street is seeking a passionate, community-driven leader to serve as our next Executive Director.
This position plays a vital role in shaping the growth, vibrancy, and continued revitalization of downtown Avoca's downtown district through community engagement, event coordination, business support, marketing, fundraising, and strategic development.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Loves building community relationships
• Has strong organizational and communication skills
• Can lead projects and events from idea to execution
• Is passionate about small-town growth and economic development
• Brings creativity, leadership, and vision to the role
Why Avoca? Avoca is a thriving small town with strong community pride, exciting momentum, and a commitment to preserving our historic downtown while investing in the future. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community that values collaboration, innovation, and progress.
📍 Location: Avoca, Iowa
📅 Position Type: Part-Time, 25 Hours / week
📧 To apply or request additional information: https://bit.ly/3OZQ1NV
⏰ Applications accepted until: May 30, 2026
Help us continue building a downtown and community people are proud to call home.
This position plays a vital role in shaping the growth, vibrancy, and continued revitalization of downtown Avoca's downtown district through community engagement, event coordination, business support, marketing, fundraising, and strategic development.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Loves building community relationships
• Has strong organizational and communication skills
• Can lead projects and events from idea to execution
• Is passionate about small-town growth and economic development
• Brings creativity, leadership, and vision to the role
Why Avoca? Avoca is a thriving small town with strong community pride, exciting momentum, and a commitment to preserving our historic downtown while investing in the future. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community that values collaboration, innovation, and progress.
📍 Location: Avoca, Iowa
📅 Position Type: Part-Time, 25 Hours / week
📧 To apply or request additional information: https://bit.ly/3OZQ1NV
⏰ Applications accepted until: May 30, 2026
Help us continue building a downtown and community people are proud to call home.
Home of the free, because of the brave. On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will reopen on Tuesday with regular business hours.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th and will reopen on Tuesday with regular business hours.
The class of 1975 is currently in the lead in the Class vs. Class Challenge with the class of 1979 very close behind! We're accepting donations for the Avoca Veterans Community Center (AVCC) now through Monday, June 1st.
Ways to Donate:
• Check: Payable to City of Avoca – memo: Avoca Veterans Community Center Project (or) AVCC
• Drop off at City Hall 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
See more on the AVCC at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-avcc
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 (or) AVCC
• Drop off at City Hall 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
See more on the AVCC at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-avcc
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!
Grab your sunscreen, towels, and your favorite pool crew because summer officially starts Monday, June 1st in Avoca! 🏊🤩
☀ Pool open daily from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
☀ Lounge chairs are not available this summer, please bring your own or plan to sit in the grass
☀ Daily admissions fee is $8.00
☀ 2 Years & Under: FREE
☀ 10 Day Pass: $70.00
Purchase a season pass or a 10-day pass at City Hall from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Find more information by going to cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Avoca's summer swim lesson sign-ups are now available! 🏊💦
Go to cityofavoca.com/o/coa/page/avoca-swim-lessons to download and print the sign-up form and deliver or mail to City Hall by Monday, June 8th!
You're invited! 📧 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
🌐 View the agenda and packet items for tonight's meeting here: cityofavoca.com/page/agendas-minutes
The Wall that Heals will be hosting a motorcade escort TOMORROW, May 20th and it will be starting right here in Avoca at the East Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds.
📣 Construction Alert
Our Highway 59 construction project is officially in the works! In close partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), this multi-year project is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027.
🚧 The north project (Phase 1) is currently in final design with no Right Of Way impacts anticipated.
🚧 The south project (Phase 2) is nearly ready to be sent to the ROW office, with a couple of properties expected to have impacts. We will continue keeping the community informed as the project progresses.
IDOT and the City will also host pre-construction meetings and extend invitations to the school, city staff, county officials, county law enforcement (Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties), animal control, fire/rescue, and other impacted partners.
IDOT has also created a project website with detailed information, updates, and resources related to the project. The site includes an option to sign up for notifications whenever new information is posted.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nytNzb
Thank you for your patience and support as we work toward long-term improvements for our community and transportation infrastructure.
🚨 We’re Hiring: Executive Director 🚨 The future of downtown starts here. Avoca Main Street is seeking a passionate, community-driven leader to serve as our next Executive Director.
This position plays a vital role in shaping the growth, vibrancy, and continued revitalization of downtown Avoca's downtown district through community engagement, event coordination, business support, marketing, fundraising, and strategic development.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Loves building community relationships
• Has strong organizational and communication skills
• Can lead projects and events from idea to execution
• Is passionate about small-town growth and economic development
• Brings creativity, leadership, and vision to the role
Why Avoca? Avoca is a thriving small town with strong community pride, exciting momentum, and a commitment to preserving our historic downtown while investing in the future. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community that values collaboration, innovation, and progress.
📍 Location: Avoca, Iowa
📅 Position Type: Part-Time, 25 Hours / week
📧 To apply or request additional information: https://bit.ly/3OZQ1NV
⏰ Applications accepted until: May 30, 2026
Help us continue building a downtown and community people are proud to call home.
The City of Avoca is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive community for all residents, businesses, and visitors. As part of this effort, the City is implementing a renewed and consistent Nuisance Abatement and Code Enforcement Program. All residents should have received a courtesy notice in the mail to inform all households of common nuisance violations and to provide advance notice of increased enforcement.
❗ While the City has historically addressed nuisance concerns, full and consistent enforcement will begin July 1, 2026.
Please ensure your property is ready for visitors to our community with Mother's Day, Graduation, Memorial Day Weekend, Father's Day, Farmers Market, AvocaDays (July 3-5), Labor Day Weekend and all Summer festivities in mind. All residents/property owners are encouraged to assess your properties for enforceable nuisances as strict enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Taking proactive steps now will help avoid future enforcement actions.
If you are unsure whether a condition may be a violation, or if you need additional time due to extenuating circumstances, we encourage you to contact City Hall. If you have questions or need clarification, call us directly at 712-307-2362 or via email at cityadministrator@cityofavoca.com.
❗ While the City has historically addressed nuisance concerns, full and consistent enforcement will begin July 1, 2026.
Please ensure your property is ready for visitors to our community with Mother's Day, Graduation, Memorial Day Weekend, Father's Day, Farmers Market, AvocaDays (July 3-5), Labor Day Weekend and all Summer festivities in mind. All residents/property owners are encouraged to assess your properties for enforceable nuisances as strict enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Taking proactive steps now will help avoid future enforcement actions.
If you are unsure whether a condition may be a violation, or if you need additional time due to extenuating circumstances, we encourage you to contact City Hall. If you have questions or need clarification, call us directly at 712-307-2362 or via email at cityadministrator@cityofavoca.com.
