Independence Day closings announced for City

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The City's annual fireworks display will take place after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum as part of Iowa City Jazz Festival, presented by the Summer of the Arts.

Independence Day closures and schedule adjustments:

Airport: The Airport administration office will be closed July 3rd, but Jet Air will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 24-hour self-serve fuel will be available.

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed July 3; open July 4.

Garbage, Compost & Recycling: Garbage, recycling, and composting will be collected on Friday. There is no interruption in service.

Landfill: Open regular hours Friday, July 3, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday, July 4.

City Hall: Closed.

Library: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 3. Closed Saturday, July 4. .

Library Bookmobile: Not running. More information on Book Mobile locations can be found online.

Oakland Cemetery: Office closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.

Parking: Office closed. City ramps and metered parking will not be enforced on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.

Parks and Recreation: Administrative offices will be closed. Open facility hours include:

• Mercer Park Aquatic Center
  • July 3, 2026: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m. (pool closes at 8 p.m.)
  • July 4, 2026: 6:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. (pool closes at 4 p.m.)
• Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
  • July 3, 2026: 6:15 a.m. - 9 p.m. (pool closes at 8 p.m.)
  • July 4, 2026: 6:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. (pool closes at 4 p.m.)
• City Park Pool: Closed for construction

Police: Administrative offices and records closed. Patrol will operate regular hours.

Senior Center: Closed both Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.

Transit: No service Friday, July 3, or Saturday, July 4.

Water: Closed. If a water emergency occurs, call the 24-hour emergency number at 319-356-5166.

Wastewater: Closed. If a wastewater emergency occurs, call the 24-hour emergency number at 319-356-5177.

Regular City operations will resume Monday, July 6, 2026. For more information, contact Zach Berg, Digital Communications Specialist, at 319-356-5434.