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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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. ☕
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.
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
🔗 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
Join the Avoca Public Library on January 21st for a meet-and-greet with local author Lesley Krummel, who will be selling and signing copies of her newest book: "Perhaps You Were Born for Such a Time as This: Living My Best Life with ALS."
Park rentals for the 2026 year are now available! We have six shelters available for rent throughout the spring, summer, and fall for $50 per day. We are also fortunate to have three little league ballfields available for the youth in our community – both for practice and games. These are free to reserve. As well as the soccer field, two sand volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
Find more information and the rental request form on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-parks-rec
AVCC rentals are now open for events in the second half of 2026! 🎉 Planning a celebration or meeting? Find pricing, details, and specification on our website at cityofavoca.com/page/avoca-avcc
The earliest date available to book the Avoca Veterans Community Center is Saturday, August 1st. Please note that, due to construction, no rentals prior to August 2026 will be approved.
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.
🎆 Consumer Fireworks may only be used during the periods of December 25th to January 3rd.
🎆 Consumer Fireworks may only be used from the hours of 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM during these permitted days.
If you would like to read the entire ordinance, go to cityofavoca.com/page/city-ordinances and click on the Fireworks Ordinance link.
If you have any issues with community members handling fireworks outside the set allowed times, please contact the Pottawattamie County Police.
I'm looking for volunteers to help shape an event I'm very excited to bring to the community in 2026 — AvocaDays! 🤩
If you’re passionate about Avoca and want to help build something fun, memorable, and community-driven, I’d love to have you involved.
Please fill out this short sign-up form by Wednesday, December 31st: https://bit.ly/3MtXz9U
CRC: cityofavoca.com/page/community-relations
The next time they’ll be in Avoca will be on May 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Avoca Courthouse, 203 N Elm St Avoca, IA 51521.
Available at these traveling office hours, Recorder’s Office can assist with things like applying for passports, renewing your boat or ATV, getting a copy of your deed, applying to get married, enrolling in Property Fraud Alert, or anything else the office can help with.
