City of Coralville, Iowa Government

06/23/2026

⭐ Because everyone deserves a gold star—and Tuesdays should have some good news—we have an exciting construction update! 🤩

The final phase of the 5th Street Improvements project will re-open by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, marking the completion of the multi-year reconstruction of 5th Street from 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue. 🎉🥳

🚌 Coralville Transit will return to regular routes and stops on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026.

🛠️ The project included new concrete street pavement, wider sidewalks, water main, storm sewer, and streetscape enhancements, including decorative lighting, street trees, and landscaping.

ℹ️: www.coralville.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2802

06/19/2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) will take effect in Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty, after being approved by voters in November 2025. The City has a guide for local businesses on what LOST is, who must collect it, how to collect it, and more. Businesses are advised to update their point-of-sale systems to reflect the new rate to take effect July 1, 2026. To see the full guide, visit www.coralville.org/LOST.

Most cities in Iowa have a voter-approved local option sales tax. Many essential items will not be taxed under LOST—like groceries, rent, utilities, and prescription drugs—as they are exempt from sales tax, which helps minimize the impact on vulnerable households.

Starting July 1, 2026, a new 1% Local Option Sales Tax takes effect in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Shueyville, and Oxford, bringing the total sales tax rate to 7%.

For most businesses, getting ready means updating point-of-sale systems, online checkout settings, and accounting software ahead of the change. Each city has published guidance to help local businesses implement it smoothly.

The sooner businesses review their city's guidance and connect with their accounting or software providers, the smoother the transition will be.

Read the full breakdown here >>> https://greateriowacity.com/elevate/preparing-for-the-new-1-local-option-sales-tax-is-your-business-ready/

06/17/2026

Starting July 1, 2026, several utility fees will change as part of the City's new fiscal year budget. These were approved by the City Council this spring following a budget review and public hearing for the FY2027 budget.

Rate changes happen, when necessary, as part of the annual budget process to ensure fees align with the cost of providing reliable, quality services to our community.

Here's what's changing:
📌 Utility bill late fee—10% of the total utility bill, rather than 10% of the water fees (this will make the late fee consistent with surrounding communities).
📌 Monthly trash cart fee—increase of $0.83 for 35-gallon carts, and increase of $1.50 for 65-gallon carts (unchanged since 2009).
📌 Utility deposit for residential rental properties—this helps cover the cost of final utility bills (unchanged since 2007).
📌 Monthly water rates—increase of $3.25 for the first 200 cubic feet of use, and increase of $0.25 for each additional 100 cubic feet.
📌 Bulky trash item curbside pickup (appliances, furniture, TVs, tires, etc.)—this will make fees consistent with surrounding communities and help cover landfill fees.

For more detailed information, including the specific rates until June 30 and the rates effective July 1, 2026, visit www.coralville.org/RateChangesFY2027

06/11/2026

***Update: 14th Avenue is expected to reopen by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Transit will resume normal routes and stops as soon as 14th Avenue reopens.***

Original post: Starting Monday, June 15, 2026, 14th Avenue will be closed just south of 9th Street for sewer repairs. Construction is expected to be complete by Wednesday morning, June 24.

Coralville Transit Routes 23 (10th Street), 24 (Night), and 25 (Saturday) will detour via 12th Avenue between 7th Street and 10th Street. There will be temporary bus stops on 10th Street just west of 14th Avenue, and 12th Avenue just north of 7th Street.

06/11/2026

In the June 11th Coralville Beat e-news, we’re talking about:
🎉 4thFest is coming. Prepare to party like it’s 1776
🎆 Fireworks tips: avoid becoming tomorrow’s “Guess what my neighbor did” story
🧮 Local option sales tax: what businesses need to know
🚧 Roads closed, trails twisted, buses rerouted—oh my!

Plus, find out why we’re talking about trombones, polar bears, s**t, and more!

•  Iowa Firefighters Memorial Service (June 14)•  Meetings: Parks and Recreation Commission (June 15) and City Council (June 23)•  Barnyard Discoveries at the library (June 16)•  Celebrate Pride Picnic & Pool Party (June 17)•  Advice on Aging (June 18)•  WIC Clinic Appointments (J...

06/10/2026

Transit reminder: With the threat of severe weather today (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) and this week, be weather-aware 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. Do not wait outside in severe weather.

⏯️ If buses are suspended due to weather, service resumes once a warning has been lifted or expired, and once it is safe to start again.

⛈️ If storms quickly become severe, it may limit advance notice of changes to service, so plan ahead for the possibility of severe weather.

Questions? Call Coralville Transit at 319.248.1790.

06/05/2026

🌮 Tacos have ingredients. ⛈️ Storms have ingredients.

However you like your tacos, it’s important to know the difference between a weather watch and a warning.

A watch means all the ingredients necessary for a weather event are available, and you should keep an eye out. A warning means that a weather event is here or near, and you should take shelter.

With a chance of storms in the weekend forecast, stay weather aware in queso things get spicy.

06/03/2026

🇺🇸🍬🎈 Is your organization or business hoping to be in the Coralville 4thFest parade on July 4th? The deadline to apply is June 15! Learn more and apply at www.coralville.org/4thFestParade

05/29/2026

Nothing like a little dirt and a lot of determination. Huge thanks to Coralville Parks and Recreation for leading the team in planting trees and freshening up the bio cells along 5th Street! 🌱

Turns out we make a pretty great tree-planting team—who knew we had some hidden landscaping talent? 🌳☺️

05/28/2026

In the May 28th Coralville Beat e-news, we’re talking about:
🎓 Get the cap-tivating details for graduation weekend
🏊 Dive into summer—pool season is making a splash
📜 Here ye, here ye! Last call to be in the 4thFest parade
🗳️ Voting in the June 2nd Primary Election
🚌 Downtown bus layovers shift starting June 1
🧮 Local option sales tax: info for businesses
📚 Books, bats, and backyard gardening at the library
…and more!

•  Movie Under the Stars (May 29)•  Aquatic Center opens (May 30)•  Meetings: Coralville Arts Commission (June 2), Planning and Zoning Commission (June 3), Library Board of Trustees (June 3), City Council (June 9 & 23), and Parks and Recreation Commission (June 15)•  Nutrition for heal...