Upcoming Events

Check out the upcoming events, meetings, activities, and performances at the City of Coralville. Highlights for the next two weeks include:

• Coralville Farmers Market at the Iowa River Landing (September 27)
• Meetings: City Council (September 28), Planning & Zoning (October 6), Library Board of Trustees (October 6)
• City Election candidate forum on Zoom (October 4)
• It’s a Mystery book discussion (October 13)

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I-80/I-380 Interchange Construction

Westbound I-80 to southbound U.S. 218 ramp to permanently close for construction

Starts Monday, September 27 | 11:00 pm

Beginning Monday night, September 27, 2021, the existing westbound I-80 to southbound U.S. 218 ramp will close for the construction of new bridges and roadways along I-80 and a new ramp.

Traffic will detour to Exit 237, circle back onto I-80 eastbound, and take U.S. 218 southbound at Exit 239. Traffic signals will be at both ramp intersections at Ireland Avenue to assist with traffic flow from the detour. This detour will be in place until the new ramp opens, anticipated in late 2023. I-80/I-380 interchange project

Extra Trash Cart Pickup

Do you have some extra trash to stash?

Coralville trash customers can roll out their trash carts for one extra pick up for free this fall:

• Friday, October 1: for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes
• Monday, October 4: for Thursday routes

This extra pick up is for emptying trash carts only, and is in addition to your weekly pick up on your regular collection day. Extra trash cart pick up

Mayor's Clean Up Week

Kick it to the curb

October 4-8

Do you have a big, broken item too large to fit in your trash cart? If you have Coralville city trash service, set it at the curb for free pickup on your trash day during Mayor's Clean Up Week. Some restrictions apply:

• Size & weight: Must be reasonably lifted by two people and fit in the garbage truck.
• What: Check the guidelines. Some items we won't take (like construction materials and hazardous waste) or are picked up by appointment (like tires, electronics, and appliances).
• Trash only: Don't send items to the landfill that someone else could use. Instead, donate them to an area agency to help someone in our community.

Mayor's Clean Up Week

Fire Hydrant Flushing

South of I-80

October through mid-November

The Coralville Water Department will flush fire hydrants in the south half of Coralville starting in October. Crews will work from east to west.

After nearby hydrants are flushed, you may notice water running down the street, or a temporary discoloration of your water which does not affect the water safety. If you notice discolored water, run cold water from a faucet until the water runs clear. Hydrant flushing

Open Earlier to Better Serve You

Community Development & Engineering

Both the Community Development Department (formerly known as the Building Department) and the Engineering Department are now open at 7:30 am, Monday through Friday, rather than 8:00 am. Whether you need to drop off plans, pick up a permit, or call with a question, a staff member is available to help.

About the Community Development Department
About the Engineering Department

Program Offers Rent & Utilities Help

Assistance up to two times per year

Do you need help with past due rent, water, or energy bills? Call CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank at 319.351.0128 to schedule an appointment for their Basic Needs Program.

The program can help Johnson County residents, and the appointment will be set based on when the bill is due. Rent and utility bill help

On Stage at the Center for the Performing Arts

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The Importance of Being Earnest  |  September 24-26

Presented by City Circle Theatre Company. Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements takes on a new, delightful twist transported to early 1970s London!
Earnest tickets

Domestic Violence: The Trauma, Truth, Transitional Resilience, & Transformative Justice

Friday, October 1 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Iowa Matrix kicks off their I AM AWARE training series, which provides training and information to professionals and community on issues of trauma and abuse.

This event starts Domestic Violence Awareness Month and features Lundy Bancroft, an author, speaker, and consultant known for his expertise in domestic violence and issues related to family violence and custody. Iowa Matrix

What’s Happening at the Library

Library open during parking ramp work

Repairs on the upper and lower levels of the parking ramp next to the Coralville Public Library are scheduled until mid to late October 2021, subject to weather.

The library is open, and parking is limited. The lower level parking area remains open, with direct access to the library and ADA-accessible parking, and parking is open on the east side of the street level. Parking ramp work

Movie night: BlacKkKlansman (R)

Thursday, September 23 | 6:00 pm

An African-American police officer infiltrates the local KKK branch with the help of a Jewish officer. Based on actual events. No refreshments served; masks are required. Movie night

Free medical clinic

Saturday, September 25 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm

The University of Iowa Mobile Clinic will be at the library to provide blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checks, physician consultations, medication refills, free eyeglasses, and health education. Services available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Medical clinic

Teen craft kit

Wednesday, October 6  | 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a free teen craft kit with materials and instructions to make a beaded frog keychain. For 7th-12th graders only. Teen craft kit