🚨 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.
❗ 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.
Can’t make it to City Hall during regular hours to purchase a season pool pass? Join us at our After Hours Sign Up Night and get it done! We’ll also have a raffle during the event, where two lucky winners will each receive a $25 pool concession stand gift certificate.
Join us on:
💦 Wednesday, May 13th
💦 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💦 City Hall; Crocker Street Entrance
🏆 Everyone who registers that evening will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 concession stand coupon; two winners will be announced
Cash, check, or cards will be accepted. Prefer to plan ahead? You can find both an online and printable form on our website: cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Get ready to make a splash this season! ☀️🌊
There's still time to participate in the Grand Old Flag Program before the first holiday of Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
Avoca Fire & Rescue offers the community to show their national pride with a subscription to our You're A Grand Old Flag Program. For just $50 a year, they'll place a beautiful American flag in your front yard on six national holidays:
• Memorial Day
• Flag Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Patriot Day
• Veterans Day
How it Works
• A 3’x5’ nylon American flag on a 10’ pole will be placed in your yard.
• Flags are set out at dawn and retrieved at dusk.
• On three-day holiday weekends, flags may remain up all weekend.
• A small, flush-mounted ground receptacle will be installed near your curb — safe for mowing and out of the way year-round.
Learn more or register for the program for the 2026 year at cityofavoca.com/o/coa/page/avoca-old-flag-program
Can’t make it to City Hall during regular hours to purchase a season pool pass? Join us at our After Hours Sign Up Night and get it done!
Join us on:
💦 Wednesday, May 13th
💦 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💦 City Hall; Crocker Street Ent8:00 prance
🏆 Everyone who registers that evening will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 concession stand coupon; two winners will be announced
Cash, check, or cards will be accepted. Prefer to plan ahead? You can find both an online and printable form on our website: cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Get ready to make a splash this season! ☀️🌊
Thank you for your understanding.
You’re invited to tour Avoca Fire & Rescue's new Station! Bring the whole family during the day and enjoy:
• Lunch with hamburgers and hotdogs
• Hands-on kids’ crafts
• Fire trucks, ambulance & LifeNet on display
• Bounce house
• Plenty of family-friendly fun — and more!
Then that evening, keep the fun going and help support the department at their Street Dance Fundraiser:
• 🎶 Live entertainment by Aiden Mack Flathers at 7 PM
• 🍖 Dirty Pig BBQ Food Truck at 6 PM
• 🍕 Hungry Spartan Pizza Food Truck at 6 PM
• 💵 $10 cover per person
• 🍻 Alcohol provided by Fred’s & The Exchange
Come out, have fun, and support your local fire department; we can’t wait to see you there! 🚒🔥
Pool Passes are now available!
Stop by City Hall Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM to sign up and purchase yours.
Prefer to plan ahead? You can find both an online and printable form on our website: cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Get ready to make a splash this season!
• Watch a funny movie or TV show
• Go to a comedy show
• Tell jokes or make up your own
• Host a game night with friends
• Have a funny photoshoot
However you mark the occasion, spread joy to those around you!
View May's E-Newsletter now: https://bit.ly/4n4yKQf
Our e-newsletters are sent out via Avoca's Alert System and on social media at 6 AM on the first business day of each month. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4slJITp
Find your flow this summer during Yoga at Edgington Park led by Yoga to Love Our Bodies!
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.
Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your mat, towel, or blanket and enjoy a peaceful start to your weekend surrounded by nature.
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.
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!
You can review the course's full season calendar at bit.ly/48nowV0
The The Flour Mill - Avoca kitchen will be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Stop by City Hall Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM to sign up and purchase yours.
Prefer to plan ahead? You can find both an online and printable form on our website:
cityofavoca.com/page/splash-aquatic-center
Get ready to make a splash this season! ☀️🌊
📍 Community Tree Planting Ceremony
🗓 TODAY
⏰ 10:00 AM
📌 In front of City Hall (201 E. Elm Street)
🌲 This tree will be our annual Holiday Tree
Come be a part of this meaningful event as we recognize the value of urban forestry and work together to enhance the beauty and sustainability of Avoca. 🌱
From helping at local events and supporting city initiatives to lending a hand wherever it’s needed, our volunteers are the backbone of what makes Avoca such a special place to live.
Your dedication does not go unnoticed, we are truly grateful for all that you do to make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected. Join us in celebrating and thanking the volunteers who make a difference every day! 👏
He and his girlfriend, Katie, call Avoca home, along with their three dogs; Tucker, Sis, and Gaia. Outside of work, Bailey and Katie enjoys playing in sand volleyball leagues in the Council Bluffs area.
We’re excited to have you on the team, Bailey! Welcome to Avoca! 🥳
Happy World Book Day! 📖
On Tuesday, April 21st, Mayor Tom Bruck signed a Proclamation during the regular City Council Meeting declaring April 19th through April 25th as Official National Library Week in the City of Avoca.
We encourage all residents to take time this week to visit the Avoca Public Library, explore its resources, and celebrate the important role it plays in our community.
From helping at local events and supporting city initiatives to lending a hand wherever it’s needed, our volunteers are the backbone of what makes Avoca such a special place to live.
Your dedication does not go unnoticed, we are truly grateful for all that you do to make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected. Join us in celebrating and thanking the volunteers who make a difference every day! 👏
