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Fireworks are prohibited in University Heights.

Ordinance No. 205 prohibits the use of fireworks in University Heights.

Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Oxford, Swisher, and unincorporated Johnson County also prohibit consumer use of fireworks.

There are professional fireworks displays in th...

Check Out the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile

The Bookmobile will be in University Heights at 1006 Melrose Avenue (parked in front of Stella), 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday, May 31 through August 16.

The Bookmobile is a mobile library service from the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL). Anyone with an ...

Farmers Market

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

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

From 4-4:30 p.m., the Iowa City Public ...

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...

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. 

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...