City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa

06/08/2026

🚨The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) Board of Trustees has initiated Stage 3 of its Water Use Plan, implementing a mandatory lawn watering ban for residential, business, and government customers across the region.

To help manage elevated nitrate concentrations in source waters and ensure adequate treatment capacity, the regional system is utilizing all available resources, including the Nitrate Removal Facility, Maffitt Reservoir, and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells.

Visit: https://ciww.gov for more information on this notice and frequently asked questions.

All drinking water produced by Central Iowa Water Works meets all Safe Drinking Water Standards.

The following communities and agencies are affected by this alert: Ankeny, Clive, Johnston, Norwalk, Polk City, Waukee, Des Moines Water Works, Urbandale Water Utility, West Des Moines Water Works, Warren Water and portions of the Xenia Water District.

06/03/2026

ROAD IMPROVEMENT UPDATE | E. University Avenue (IA 163)

Starting Monday, June 8th, crews will begin Stage 1 of improvements to the eastbound right turn lane on E University Ave at N Shadyview Blvd.

Here's what to expect:
- Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane, no right turn permitted
- N Shadyview Blvd will be closed to through traffic at IA 163/E University Ave and Maple Dr; follow the existing detour route
- Westbound traffic: no left turn permitted at this intersection
- Estimated duration: approximately 2 weeks (weather dependent)

This is Stage 1 of 3 planned improvement stages along University Ave. Additional disruptions should be expected as the project progresses.

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your roads!

05/27/2026

The central Iowa region – including Des Moines Water Works’ customers – is under a Stage II Water Alert – this affects outdoor water usage only. All drinking water continues to meet federal and state safety standards.

Beginning immediately, residents and businesses are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50 percent. Increased water demand and persistently high nitrate concentrations in raw source waters are creating operational strain on the regional water treatment system.

This includes residents and businesses in Alleman, Berwick, Bondurant, Cu***ng, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Unincorporated Polk County and Windsor Heights.

You can help by:
💧 Limiting watering to 1–2 days per week
💧 Watering lawns only when needed – check soil moisture first
💧 Don’t set and forget your automatic irrigation system – adjust for actual conditions
💧 Watering early morning to reduce evaporation
💧 Cutting sprinkler run times in half (10 minutes vs. 20 minutes)
💧 Avoiding outdoor washing with hoses – don’t hose off driveways or walkways
💧 Checking your irrigation system for leaks
💧 Fixing broken sprinkler heads or ones that are overspraying and shooting water onto sidewalks or driveways

Please continue following the even/odd watering schedule in this graphic and avoid watering on Mondays due to high regional demand.

05/27/2026

🔥 TRAINING ALERT 🔥

The Pleasant Hill Fire Department will be conducting a house fire training exercise tomorrow, May 28, at 1355 NE 52 Ct. beginning around 1 p.m.

If you're in the area near Shadyview Blvd & University Ave., you may notice activity and smoke. No need to be alarmed! This is a planned training exercise.

We do NOT anticipate any road or lane closures.

Thank you for your patience as our firefighters hone their skills to keep our community safe!

05/21/2026

City of Pleasant Hill offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

The Iowa DOT has notified us of upcoming utility relocation work that will require a temporary closure of University Ave at the intersection of N Shadyview Blvd.

Closure begins: 10:00 PM tonight
Expected reopening: 5:00 AM Friday morning

During this time, please use the designated detour via NE 12th Ave. See the attached map for the full detour route.

We appreciate your patience as this necessary utility work is completed.

05/12/2026

Construction Alert: University Ave & Shadyview Blvd Improvements

Work begins Monday, May 18! The City is kicking off major pavement and intersection improvements at the University Ave/Shadyview Blvd corridor, including the installation of a new traffic signal that will make this a signalized intersection upon project completion.

What to know:

-University Ave (IA 163) stays open, but expect occasional lane closures
-N. Shadyview Blvd will be closed to through traffic at University Ave and Maple Dr during Stage 2
-A detour via N. Hickory Blvd and E. Oakwood Drive will be in place

Start date: May 18, 2026
Contract: 55 working days

Stages 1 and 2 start together. The street will reopen before Stages 3A and 3B begin. Traffic signal installation will follow pavement work due to equipment lead times.

Thank you for your patience as we improve this key corridor in Pleasant Hill!

05/11/2026

Please be advised that traffic signal maintenance will be performed at Hwy 65/69 Southbound Offramp & University Ave tomorrow.

Work hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Motorists should anticipate minor delays in the area during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain safe and reliable traffic operations.

05/05/2026

Construction season is here! Our crews will be out as weather and conditions allow, working through the list of roads already identified for panel replacement.

We are committed to investing in our existing infrastructure to keep our streets safe and drivable for everyone. As you travel through the city, please slow down and stay alert in active work zones.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to make improvements that will benefit our community for years to come.