Update: City of Coralville Phone Service Restored

Update: City of Coralville Phone Service has been restored to all facilities as of 11:00 am on Monday, June 27, 2022.

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Original release at 9:20 am:

A temporary outage by a major carrier has affected City of Coralville telephone service in mu...

Celebrate Independence Day with Coralville’s 4thFest

Coralville's 4thFest, an Independence Day tradition, is known for free concerts, spectacular fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park, the area’s largest 4th of July parade, and activities for all ages. Most events take place at Coralville&r...

Independence Day Schedule of City Services

Administrative OfficesCity Hall, the administrative offices of Fire and Police, along with the Parks, Water, Wastewater, Streets, and Sanitation Departments will be closed on Monday, July 4.

City HallCity Hall will be open for 4thFest information and restr...

Coralville Utility Rate Changes Begin July 1

Increases go into effect on July 1, 2022, for the City of Coralville’s solid waste and water rates. The changes were approved by the City Council following a review and public hearing in February for the budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Mo...

Coralville Accepting Applications for Library Board of Trustees

The City Council of the City of Coralville is accepting applications for appointments to the following Board:

Library Board of Trustees (for term expiring December 31, 2022): 1 positionThis board recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations, ordinan...

City of Coralville Invites Applications for Housing Rehabilitation

The City of Coralville has funds available through the Iowa Economic Development Authority to assist homeowners with exterior improvements to their homes. The funds provide up to $25,000 per home for exterior projects including new siding, roof, fascia, s...

Fiber-To-Home Internet Service Coming to Coralville

In 2021, two telecommunications companies notified the City of Coralville of their plans to extend fiber-to-the-home internet service to Coralville residents. ImOn Communications, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and MetroNet, based in Evansville, Indiana, ar...

Rock Legends Night Ranger to Headline Coralville’s Free 4thFest Concert

Heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger will headline Coralville’s free summer outdoor concert in S.T. Morrison Park on July 3 as part of the 2022 4thFest celebration.

About the BandWith their well-known rock ‘n roll sound, Night Ranger...

FunkDaddies to Open for Night Ranger at Coralville’s Free 4thFest Concert

“The Midwest’s hippest band” will open for Night Ranger at Coralville’s free 4thFest concert on July 3

About the BandFunkDaddies, known as “the Midwest’s hippest band” will open the stage at Coralville’s free summer outdoor concert in S.T. Morrison Park on...

Coralville Is Accepting Applications for Home Buyer Assistance Program

The City of Coralville has funds available for home buyer assistance. The Coralville Home Buyer Assistance (HBA) program will provide financial assistance of up to $24,999 to eligible home buyers.

This funding is provided by the Iowa Economic Development A...

Beat the Heat: Where to Cool off in Coralville

The City of Coralville offers several public facilities where residents can cool off when outdoor temperatures are on the rise:

Coralville Community Aquatic CenterCoralville's outdoor pool features zero-depth entry, three slides (including a space bowl and...

Splash at the Coralville Community Aquatic Center This Summer

Coralville Community Aquatic CenterSummer is almost here, and with it comes time at the pool.

The Coralville Community Aquatic Center, 1513 7th Street, is scheduled to be open from Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, August 21. Hours for the 2022 season (weat...

How to Dispose of Invasive Garlic Mustard

Smells like garlic and grows like an invader: Coralville offers a place to get rid of pulled garlic mustard plants to help prevent them from spreading. 

The City of Coralville offers a site to safely dispose of garlic mustard, an invasive plant sp...

Start of Construction: North Liberty Road & Forevergreen Road Roundabout

Starting Thursday morning, April 21, 2022, North Liberty Road (1st Avenue) will close to through traffic between Rustic Ridge Road and Dubuque Street, so construction can get underway on the North Liberty Road & Forevergreen Road roundabout. ...

Open Burning Is Not Allowed in Coralville

Fire PitsIf you are thinking about burning yard waste, recycling, or trash in Coralville, think again. Recreational fires are only allowed in Coralville in purchased outdoor fire pits used following the manufacturer’s instructions, or in built-i...

Coralville Drop-Off Recycling Center Now Offers Glass Recycling

Glass recycling drop-off bins have been added to three area locations, for a total of six glass drop-off locations in Coralville and Iowa City

Coralville residents can now recycle glass at the Drop-Off Recycling Center at 950 Hughes Street. Coralville's Dr...

Battery Recycling in Coralville

If you have household batteries to get rid of, don’t throw them away – they can be recycled.  There are a number of battery drop-off locations throughout the Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty area, including a battery d...

Pet Safety Reminders & Pet Owner Responsibilities

The Coralville Police Department Animal Control and the Parks and Recreation Department would like to remind pet owners about local animal laws; these help keep our city parks, trails, and neighborhoods safe and enjoyable for everyone—including ...

Mask Mandate Lifted for Coralville Transit

In accordance with Monday's federal court ruling on April 18, 2022, striking down the federal mask mandate pertaining to public transportation, and subsequent guidance from the Transportation Security Administration, Coralville Transit users will no longe...

Inclusive Economic Development Plan

Are you an underestimated community member (a person with disabilities, woman, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrant, formerly incarcerated/returning citizen, etc.) who owns a business, is opening a business, or has an idea for a business? Or, do you represent a suppo...

Coralville Parks & Recreation Is Hiring

Updated March 4, 2022: Coralville Parks and Recreation is accepting job applications. If you weren't able to attend Insta-Hire but would like job information, please contact Coralville Parks and Recreation at 319.248.1750 or email Amy Erickson, R...

Help Your Neighbors Keep Their Water On

The City of Coralville, in partnership with the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties, has a utility assistance fund, Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Your donation can help Coralville residents with utility bill payments. The City of Coralville will ...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Comes to Coralville

A new early literacy program mails a free book each month to Coralville children from birth to age five. The Coralville Public Library, Coralville Public Library Foundation, and Friends of the Coralville Public Library have partnered with Dolly Parton&...

Coralville Renews Bicycle Friendly Community Status

The City of Coralville has been again recognized as a “Bronze-Level” Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists. Coralville has been a Bicycle Friendly Community since 2016, and is one of only eight cities in Iowa awarded a Bicy...

Coralville City Budget: First of Two Hearings Held

Coralville’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget covers City operations and projects from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. 

Maximum Property Tax LevyAll cities in Iowa must pass an additional resolution each budget year establishing their maximum property...

Get a Free COVID-19 Test Kit

***Updated January 24, 2022 with www.COVIDtest.gov information***

Knowing your COVID-19 status can prevent you from spreading the virus to those around you. There are two ways to get free COVID-19 test kits:

1) At-Home Rapid Antigen TestsOrder free COVID-19...

Sign Up for Johnson County Emergency Notification System

About the Johnson County Emergency Notification SystemThe State of Iowa & Johnson County replaced its current Alert system on July 1, 2021. You should register a new account to continue to receive weather and emergency alerts. With this switch, reside...

City Receives REAP Grant for Park Land Purchase

The City of Coralville has been awarded a grant of $125,000 from Resource Enhancement and Protection, commonly referred to as REAP.  The money will be used to purchase park land acres in the west land use area with the eventual goal of a new 100 ...

Mayor Foster Appointed to National League of Cities Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee

Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee (PSCP) Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor Foster was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction...

City of Coralville Audit Report Is Available

BerganKDV, Ltd. released an audit report on the City of Coralville in Coralville, Iowa.

Financial HighlightsThe City’s governmental fund revenue totaled $57.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2021, a 12% increase from the prior year. General Fund revenu...

Ten-Digit Dialing Required in the 319 Area Code

Starting October 24, 2021, callers in the 319 area code will be required to dial all ten digits (area code + telephone number: 319-XXX-XXXX) every time they make a call, even local calls.  The change will apply to landlines, cell phones, and VoIP...

Mayor Reappointed to National League of Cities’ Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Committee

John Lundell, Mayor of Coralville, IA, has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Lundell will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s ...

City of Coralville Wins Award for Stormwater and Urban Watershed Development

The City of Coralville received the Stormwater and Urban Watershed Development of the Year Award from the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership. The City is being recognized for the leadership and implementation of the Coral Ridge Avenue Green Infrastruct...

City Holds Public Meeting Oct. 18 for Review of Stream Mitigation Bank Concept

The City of Coralville will host a public meeting to share a concept plan that would allow the City to create a stream mitigation bank along the Clear Creek corridor in Coralville. 

A presentation will be held during a regularly scheduled meeting ...