City of Coralville, Iowa Government

In the August 8th Coralville Beat, we’re talking about music, brews, food, and more at 5th Street Social on Saturday, August 10 from 4:00 until 10:00 pm! We’re also talking about the new playground at North Ridge Park that’s set to open mid-month, how to schedule a special trash pickup, things to look forward to on stage and at the library, and more!

Music, Brews, Food, & More • 5th Street Social (August 10)• Fiber demonstration (August 10)• Coralville Community Food Pantry lunch & listen (August 13)• Free beginning English language class for adults (August 14)• Meetings: City Council (August 13 & 27)• FRYfest (August 30)

Good things are worth the wait! The new playground at North Ridge Park is scheduled to open in mid-August (pending weather for the end of construction). From zip lines to an inclusive merry-go-round, we can't wait to create fun memories here!

Congratulations, Chief, on 34 years of service to our community! Join us at Brown Deer Golf Club on Thursday, August 1, from 4:00 until 6:00 pm as we thank Coralville police chief Kron for his dedication and commitment -- and wish him all the best in his retirement!

Today we are celebrating Chief Kron’s incredible 34 years of dedicated service! We’re grateful for his leadership and commitment. Come wish him well tomorrow from 4-6pm at Brown Deer Golf Course!

**UPDATE: Highland Park Avenue re-opened on August 2, ahead of schedule.**

🚧 Traffic alert: Weather permitting, Highland Park Ave. will be closed just north of Timber Ridge Ct. from July 31 until August 5, 2024, for pavement repair. During construction, you can access Highland Park Ave. from Holiday Rd., Brown Deer Rd., or Forest Hill Dr. 🚧

Questions? Contact Assistant City Engineer Zaid Alsamawi at [email protected] or call 319.248.1720.

***Update: Due to a great response, we ran out of bins on Monday, July 29. We have more, and will replenish the supply on Tuesday, July 30!***

If you need storage containers, we have used Coralville recycling bins and lids available for free at the Drop-Off Recycling Center, 212 1st Street (open weekdays 7:00 am-3:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:00 am-noon). With a quick scrub, these make great sturdy totes for garage storage, garden supplies, or any household use.

In the July 25th Coralville Beat, we're talking about the retirement of Coralville Police Department Police Chief Shane Kron, how you can wish him well, and an opportunity to Meet the Candidates for Coralville Police Chief. We're also talking about a special memorial to honor Sgt. John K. Williams and other fallen officers.
This issue also highlights:
📦 Moving? Take note of our trash and recycling guide, since unwanted items don't magically disappear from the curb!
🏘️ How you can get to know your neighbors during Coralville National Night Out.
🎉 A special summer event with music, brews, and fun.
🖼️ An upcoming art sale...and more!

Moving Season, Neighborhoods, and Farewell to the Chief • Tuesday AfterTunes at the library (July 30)• Fiber demonstration (August 3)• Begin a home childcare business: information session (August 8)• Meetings: Arts Commission (August 6), Library Board of Trustees (August 7), City Council (August 13)

Residents and members of the business community are invited to a Meet the Candidates for Coralville Police Chief public reception on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4:30-6:00 pm at Coralville City Hall. Meet the candidates for Coralville's next Coralville Police Department police chief, talk with the candidates, and ask them questions in an informal environment!
The candidates, listed alphabetically, include:
👋 Oskaloosa Chief of Police Benjamin J. Boeke
👋 Pella Police Captain Paul A. Haase
👋 Coralville Police Lieutenant Kyle Nicholson
👋 Coralville Police Lieutenant Deborah Summers
-->Read full bios at https://www.coralville.org/policechief

The candidates will also participate in an assessment center and interviews, with appointment by City Administrator Kelly Hayworth, subject to City Council approval, expected in late August.

A section of sanitary sewers in Coralville will be inspected July 22-29 using acoustic technology to proactively identify maintenance needs. Tones sent to a receiver in a downstream manhole will determine pipe condition to help identify which sanitary sewers have blockage and require cleaning. The City has contracted with InfoSense, Inc., to perform the inspections. Here's what you can expect:
📍 50,000 feet of sanitary sewers and 225 manholes will be inspected north of I-80, south of Oakdale Blvd, east of 12th Ave, and west of 1st Ave. (A small number of sanitary sewers will also be inspected just north of Oakdale Blvd and south of Mesquite Dr, between 12th Ave and Poplar St).
📍 These sanitary sewers and manholes may be located in the street, front yards, and back yards. These are in easements, which allow the city access to do necessary work.
🔍 Crews will be driving vehicles and wearing high-visibility vests with the InfoSense logo.
🐾 Keep pets indoors or on a leash away from manholes while crews are on site conducting inspections.
👂 The sound from the inspection will last only a few minutes per pipe segment, and should not be loud. The assessment per line segment should take less than 10 minutes.
Questions? Call the Coralville Wastewater Department at 319-248-1745.

Crews to Inspect Sanitary Sewers the Week of July 22 Proactive inspections using acoustic technology will help identify maintenance needs

Transit reminder: ⚠️ Be weather-aware today and plan ahead.
🚍 If the outdoor storm warning sirens sound and impact Coralville Transit service areas, Coralville Transit will remove all buses from service. Each bus will head to shelter for those on board.
🚏 If you are waiting at a bus stop and the outdoor warning sirens sound, take shelter as you normally would during a weather emergency, and do not continue to wait outside in severe weather.
✅ Bus service resumes once a warning has been lifted or expired, and once it is safe to start service.

Any changes to bus service will be posted on the Transit App. Questions? Call Coralville Transit at 319.248.1790.

If you'd like to see how beautiful a rain garden or porous flagstone patio can be, come to Project GREEN's Open Gardens Weekend 2024 on July 13 and 14. Coralville will have information at garden #4 about our matching grants for incorporating water quality practices into your landscaping!

Over 20 area gardens will be available for the public to visit for free. Pick up a map from any local business sponsor: Coralville City Hall, Fiddlehead Gardens, Forever Green, Inc., Hills Bank and Trust, HyVee, Iowa City Landscaping, Rindy, Inc., Sanders Creek Company.

In the July 11th Coralville Beat e-newsletter, we're highlighting three parties to put on your calendar: Upcycle Throwdown on July 14 with Coralville Parks and Recreation (food trucks, music, games, upcycle demonstrations, and a furniture auction); National Night Out brought to you by the Coralville Police Department, with help from the City of Coralville Fire Department and City Council (neighborhood block parties on August 6); and 5th Street Social (music, brews, and fun on August 10)!

We're also talking about progress on the 1st Avenue & I-80 interchange, the next phase of construction on 5th Street, events for all ages at the Coralville Public Library, what's on stage at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, and more!

Progress, Parties, and Projects • Free movie for adults: The Birdcage (July 11)• Upcycle Throwdown auction and party (July 14)• Meetings: Board of Adjustment (July 15), Parks & Recreation Commission (July 15), City Council (July 23)• National Night Out (August 6)• 5th Street Social (August 10)

Save the date! Coralville neighborhoods are invited to host block parties on Tuesday, August 6 during Coralville National Night Out 2024!

Gather with neighbors for a potluck, ice cream, or kids' activities. The Coralville Police Department, City of Coralville Fire Department, and City Council will visit as many registered parties as they can!
--> Register your block party or learn more at www.coralville.org/NationalNightOut

🚧 Starting July 8 and lasting into fall 2024, 5th Street will close from just west of 18th Avenue to the east end of 1799 5th Street (Coralville Senior Residences) as part of the 5th Street Improvements project.

🚍 Coralville Transit Route 21 (5th Street), Route 24 (Night), and Route 25 (Saturday) will detour around the work zone. The stops at 5th Street and 18th Avenue ( #4311 and #4310) will not be served. Outbound and inbound bus stops will be temporarily added at:
• 5th Street & 7th Street
• 7th Street & 14th Ave
• 14th Ave & 8th Street
• 8th Street & 18th Ave
• 18th Ave & 19th Ave
• 19th Ave & 5th Street

Here's what you need to know about the project:
✅ 5th Street is being reconstructed from 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue during the 2024, 2025, and possibly early 2026 construction seasons.
✅ The construction is split into phases to manage access to properties.
✅ Work includes concrete street pavement, wider sidewalks, water main, storm sewer, decorative lighting, street trees, and landscaping.
ℹ️: www.coralville.org/5thStreetImprovements

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy Coralville 4thFest:
🥞 Kiwanis pancake breakfast at the Coralville Recreation Center, 7:00-10:00 am
🎈 4thFest Parade starts at 10:00 am
🎡 Petting zoo, carnival, Bingo, food, and vendors in S.T. Morrison Park
🏀 Basketball spot shot contest at 4:00 pm
🚜 Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull (registration begins at 4:00 pm; event begins at 5:00 pm)
📜 Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:45 pm
🎤 Performances by Young Footliters and City Circle Theatre at 7:00 pm
🎺 Iowa City Community Band at 8:30 pm
🎆 End the day with fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park at 9:45 pm!

Most events, including the parade, are held rain or shine, (except during severe threatening weather conditions). For a schedule, see www.coralville.org/4thFestEvents

On Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, 2024, 🚌 Coralville Transit bus layovers in downtown Iowa City will temporarily move to E. Court St. (between Clinton St. and Capitol St.) due to road closures for the Summer of the Arts Jazz Festival.
There will be no stops at:
🚏 Downtown Iowa City interchange ( #0001)
🚏 Iowa Memorial Union ( #0125)
🚏 Macbride Hall ( #0120)

Note that there is no transit service on July 4 due to Independence Day. Transit info: www.coralville.org/transit

Join us tonight, July 3rd, in S.T. Morrison Park for the free Coralville 4thFest concert! Bring blankets and lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat from the food vendors, and get ready to rock!

🎸 At 6:30 pm, Trophy Dads open the show. Bring your friends and family, break out your dance moves, and shred on the air guitar for a night of epic tunes, music, laughs, and making memories!

⛵ We'll welcome Yacht Rock R***e to the stage at 8:00 pm! This talented ten-piece ensemble sets on a smooth-sailing journey through the nostalgic hits of the late '70s and early '80s, where soft rock and smooth grooves rule the waves. Grab your captain's hat and set course for an unforgettable evening of musical bliss, as Yacht Rock R***e transports you to a bygone era of breezy melodies and yacht rock magic!

Thanks to our Main Stage Sponsor, Veridian Credit Union! Coralville 4thFest is sponsored by the City of Coralville; Title Sponsor is Hills Bank & Trust.

See what's open and what's closed over the Independence Day holiday:
⭐ City offices will be closed on July 4, 2024.
⭐ There will be no Coralville Transit service on July 4.
⭐ Trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup is one day later than usual for Thursday routes, July 4-5.
See the full City holiday schedule: www.coralville.org/4thofJulyHours

Have you made Independence Day plans yet? Join us for Coralville 4thFest in S.T. Morrison Park!

🎸 On July 3, set off on a smooth-sailing journey through the nostalgic hits of the late 70s and 80s with Yacht Rock R***e at the free outdoor concert, and jam to early 90s rock performed by Trophy Dads.
🎆 On July 4, eat pancakes, watch the 4th of July parade, hear patriotic tunes in the park, and see spectacular fireworks!
🎡 Plus, the 4thFest carnival is July 2-4!
🐐 Don't miss a petting zoo, Bingo, food, and vendors on July 3 and 4.
💪 On July 4, kids can test their pedal power at the 4thFest Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull, and there will be performances by Young Footliters and City Circle Theatre! See the full schedule at www.coralville.org/4thFestEvents

Great news! As early as noon on Wed., July 3, 2024, the on-ramp from 1st Avenue to I-80 eastbound will open, and both northbound 1st Avenue lanes from E. 9th Street will open!

👍 Follow the signs and pavement markings to turn from 1st Ave onto the new I-80 eastbound on-ramp (free turn movements with no traffic signals!).
👍 Northbound 1st Ave traffic approaching E. 9th St will have two thru lanes through the E. 9th St intersection. The right lane becomes a dedicated right turn lane onto the new I-80 eastbound on-ramp.
👍 As of June 2024, the project is 80% complete, and on track to have all permanent lane improvements open by the end of 2024.
🚘 1st Ave traffic is one lane in each direction across the new bridges using the diverging diamond traffic pattern. While there are lane reductions we'll still see some backups, but traffic flow will improve as more lanes of traffic open.

To learn more:
✅ The Iowa Department of Transportation is managing this project; check https://511ia.org for updates and traffic conditions.
✅ Visit www.coralville.org/1stAve80interchange
✅ To comment, call the Iowa DOT Davenport Resident Construction Engineer at 800.262.5145

The June 27th issue of the Coralville Beat is now available. In this issue, we're talking about Coralville 4thFest! We're also highlighting volunteer opportunities, road construction, why our fire department is among the top 7% in the nation, water rates, fireworks (leave them to the pros!), and more!

A Spectacular Time of Year • 4thFest 5K (June 29)• 4thFest (July 2-4)• Holiday trash schedule (July 4 & 5)• Meetings: Arts Commission (July 2), City Council (July 9), Library Board of Trustees (July 10), Parks & Recreation Commission (July 15)

Great news! 5th Street from 20th Avenue to just west of 18th Avenue (by Hy-Vee) is re-opening today (Thursday, June 27)! 🥳

The next phase of construction will start on July 8: 5th Street will close from just west of 18th Avenue to the east end of 1799 5th Street (Coralville Senior Residences). The businesses at 1714 to 1758 5th Street will have temporary access from Highway 6 (2nd Street) through the Clocktower Plaza parking lot.

Here's what you need to know:
✅ This project reconstructs 5th Street from 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue. It's split into multiple phases to manage access to businesses and residences as much as possible.
✅ Work includes concrete street pavement, wider sidewalks, water main, storm sewer, decorative lighting, street trees, and landscaping.
✅ Some underground utility work was done in advance to speed up construction and minimize delays.

ℹ️: www.coralville.org/5thStreetImprovements

Did you know that fire departments throughout the United States are subjected to a rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO)? A fire department's ISO rating grades its municipal fire protection efforts, including how well the fire department receives fire alarms and dispatches its firefighting resources; how adequate the water supply is for fighting fires; and a review of the fire department's training, staff, and equipment.

The City of Coralville Fire Department has again maintained an ISO Class 2 rating. With 1 being the highest possible rating, the Class 2 rating puts the Coralville Fire Department in the top 7% of municipal fire departments nationally. Thank you to our fire department members for their hard work serving our community!

Coralville Fire Department Maintains High Rating Classification of 2 on a 10 point scale is in the top 7% nationally

Highland Park Avenue will be closed at Brown Deer Road starting on Wed., June 26, 2024, for pavement repair.
🚧 Sidewalks will remain open.
🚧 The repair will be done in three stages to keep access to properties on Highland Park Avenue.
🚧 You can access Highland Park Avenue from Holiday Road or Forest Hill Drive.
🚧 The road is expected to re-open to through traffic by Friday, July 26.

Mayor Foster joined governments across the country to proclaim June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the national freeing of enslaved people in the United States. The proclamation urges everyone to recognize this by being aware of emancipation which affects the liberties of all people of color till this very day.

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, 🚌 Coralville Transit bus layovers in downtown Iowa City will temporarily move to E. Court St. (between Clinton St. and Capitol St.) due to road closures for the Downtown Iowa City Block Party in Iowa City, organized by the Iowa City Downtown District.
There will be no stops at:
🚏 Downtown Iowa City interchange ( #0001)
🚏 Iowa Memorial Union ( #0125)
🚏 Macbride Hall ( #0120)
Transit info: www.coralville.org/transit

In the June 13th issue of the Coralville Beat, we're talking about:
🌳 Plans for a future park
🚍 An open house to learn about public transit
♻️ Tips to keep your recycling collection running smoothly
🛝 A new playground coming to North Ridge Park
🚰 A change to water rates
🇺🇸 What's happening at 4thFest
🪑 A way to repurpose old furniture
🎆 Why you should always leave fireworks to the pros...
...and more!

Rolling Along • Free movie for adults (June 27)• 4thFest (July 2-4)• Meetings: Parks and Recreation Commission (June 17), City Council (June 25), Arts Commission (July 2)