🚨 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Mad City Windows and Baths received a peddlers permit from the City Hall today, February 11th.
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.
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.
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
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. ☕
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
The community is invited to Avoca Fire & Rescue Station's Open House and Street Dance Fundraiser on March 28th! 🔥🚒
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
🔗 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.
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.
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.
