Highlights

University Heights ARPA Business Assistance Program

The City is offering this program to support the recovery of businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. The application period is through September 30. Find details and apply on the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) website.

Iowa Home Football Game Day Expectations 2022

How to responsibly tailgate in University Heights.

Farmers Market

Support local vendors at the University Heights Farmers Market, Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m., through the month of September.

The Market is held at 901 Melrose Avenue, in the Courtyard Marriott parking lot (across from Kinnick Stadium). 

Trees, Shrubs, and Other Plantings

Owners of private property are responsible for care and maintenance of trees and shrubs located in the City right-of-way adjoining their property. 

The County's Soil Health Program could help you get a greener lawn.

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County and its smaller communities (including University Heights) who would like to have greener, healthier lawns without the use of chemicals can apply to have 50 percent of the costs reimbursed (up to $2,000) through...

Pet Owner Responsibilities

Whether you and your dog are walking down a neighborhood sidewalk, playing in a park, or in your own yard, be aware of your responsibilities as a pet owner.

Dogs may be everybody’s best friend, but dog waste is not. Clean up after your dog and properly dis...

Options for Yard Waste Disposal

Options for disposing of leaves, sticks, small branches, and other yard waste include:

• Place leaves and yard waste in Johnson County Refuse yard waste bags, and set the bags out for regular Tuesday curbside pickup. 
  • Purchase yard waste bag...

Where are fireworks prohibited?

The use of fireworks in University Heights is prohibited. Find more information in Ordinance No. 205.

The consumer use of fireworks is also illegal in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Oxford, Swisher, and unincorporated Johnson County.

COVID-19 Information and Resources

Review public health information sources and remain up-to-date on the COVID-19 pandemic. The following links provide current information from our local, county, state, and federal partners.

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): information about the virus and...

University Heights COVID-19 Prevention Initiative

Because it is critically important to protect residents, visitors, students, and employees in the City of University Heights from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Mayor Louise From issued the COVID-19 Prevention Initiative Proclamation on July 28, 2020. ...

University Heights History

The driving force behind the creation of University Heights was Lee Koser, a realtor who worked with his brother George as the Koser Brothers. 

Lee Koser resided in two houses that he built in University Heights. He lived in the house at 100 Koser...