Upcoming Events

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

• EngAGE Potluck (April 15)
• Community Writing Center (April 16 & 23)
• Babysitter Course (April 20)
• Meetings: Board of Adjustment (April 15), Parks & Recreation Commission (April 15), City Council (April 23), Friends of Library (April 25)

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Outdoor Burning Basics

Open burning is not allowed in Coralville

Are you thinking about burning yard waste, recycling, or trash? Think again. Open burning is prohibited in Coralville. Open burning

Outdoor fireplaces & fire pits

Recreational fires are only allowed in specific types of outdoor fire pits or fireplaces. There are other requirements too, including where they can be used, what can be burned, who must be present, when to use a lid, and what fire-extinguishing equipment must be on site. 
 
Before using any outdoor fire pit or fireplace, be mindful of safety, neighbors, and pets. Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces are not allowed when conditions make it dangerous, or when the fire or smoke are objectionable. Outdoor firepits & fireplaces

Construction Updates

Finishing 1st

The final remaining improvements for the 1st Avenue reconstruction between 6th and 9th Streets re-started in April.

Crews are working to complete the permanent northbound and southbound left turn lanes and medians on 1st Avenue at 6th Street, as well as intersection paving for the east leg of E. 7th Street, limestone veneer on retaining walls along the west side, sidewalks along the east side, and street lighting. Some new trees were even planted at the north end of the project!

Northbound and southbound lane reductions on 1st Avenue approaching 6th Street are expected to last until late April. Additional paving north of 6th Street will also require lane closures, with efforts made to minimize the duration. The project should be substantially complete by the end of May.  1st Avenue reconstruction

Coral Ridge Avenue

The last stretch of work on Coral Ridge Avenue from Oakdale Boulevard to Forevergreen Road began in April.

Recent work includes pavement removal, pouring new pavement, street light installation, traffic signal wiring, stormwater bio-retention cell work, and brick paver installation.
 
Traffic runs head-to-head on the west half of Coral Ridge Avenue between University Parkway and Forevergreen Road, similar to the traffic control setup last fall. In mid-to-late May, Coral Ridge Avenue traffic will shift to single lanes on the correct side of the center median until the project is substantially complete in late June. Coral Ridge Avenue reconstruction

Support a Community Tradition

4thFest Basket Auction

Saturday, April 13 | 4:30 pm

The 4thFest Basket Auction helps support Coralville's 4th of July festivities. This annual fundraiser features a variety of items up for bid, including toys, home décor, and a grill!

Donations are courtesy of area businesses and individuals. Held at Brown Deer Golf Club; free and open to the public. 4thFest fundraiser

Firefighters Flip Flapjacks

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast

Sunday, April 14 | 7:00 am-noon

Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee at the annual Coralville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast at the 5th Street fire station. Eat a hearty breakfast, tour a fire truck, and support a good cause. Pancake breakfast

Community Open House for New Xtream Arena & Fieldhouse

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30-6:30 pm

Learn more about Xtream Arena and Fieldhouse, under construction in the Iowa River Landing, at an open house held nearby at 30hop.

Hear about the project, ask questions, and meet the individuals working hard to make this project a success. Representatives from Mortenson Construction, Spectra Venue Management, and ArenaCo will be available. Open house

Lunch at Divots! Bar & Restaurant

Daily specials and great selections

Divots! Bar and Restaurant at Brown Deer is now serving lunch daily from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Beginning Monday, April 22, Divots expand to a full menu and dinner service, with hours from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Divots!

Census Bureau Is Recruiting

Earn extra income while helping your community

Join the 2020 Census Team! The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Office and field positions are available. The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more at 1-855-JOB-2020 or apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs. 

On Stage at the Center for the Performing Arts

Little Women, an opera by Mark Adamo

April 12 & 13 | 7:30 pm
April 14 | 2:00 pm

Presented by University of Iowa School of Music. Adapted from the classic novel, Adamo’s opera is musically sophisticated with a wealth of memorable melodies and tuneful arias.

Spring concerts

Kirkwood: April 16 | 6:00 pm
Coralville Central: April 22 & 24 | 6:30 pm
Van Allen: April 23 | 6:30 pm

Support talented elementary students as they present spring music concerts!

Theatre summer camps

Registration is now open

Our summer camps, presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre and Old Creamery Theatre’s Camp Creamery, are for youth ages 5-17, beginner or experienced.

What's on stage

What’s Happening at the Library

Novel Conversations

Thursday, April 18 | 7:00 pm

The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler combines gritty detective fiction with social criticism. Winner of the 1955 Edgar Award for best novel. Book discussion

Free movie: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Tuesday, April 23 | 6:00 pm

Shown from the point of view of two characters from Hamlet, this film examines fate and asks if we can ever really know what’s going on. It’s a comedy! LitFlicks