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Parking alert: Electricity upgrades in North Campus Ramp on June 27

Friday, June 26, 2026
Elevator service and facility lighting in the ramp will be temporarily unavailable. Please use headlights while in the facility.  

Parking alert: Parking Lot 21 weekend closure June 26 - 29, 2026

Maintenance will be performed in Parking Lot 21, Pappajohn Business Building (PBB) that will temporarily close the facility 4 p.m. Friday, June 26 – 3 a.m. Monday, June 29. During the closure, please use nearby alternate parking at the IMU Ramp and North Campus Ramp.

Parking alert: Newton Road Ramp weekend closure June 26 - 29, 2026

As part of our annual maintenance plan, maintenance will be performed in the Newton Road Ramp. This project is part of our annual maintenance plan that helps ensure safe and long-lasting facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause. 
A cover portrait of Support Person of the Year Maggie Greer

Maggie Greer recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Support Person of the Year

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Maggie Greer as the 2026 Support Person of the Year. The award was established by Cambus in 2019 to recognize the student support staff who serve in behind-the-scenes and leadership roles that keep the transit system operating smoothly.
A cover portrait of Driver of the Year Bella Newell

Bella Newell recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Driver of the Year

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Bella Newell as the 2026 Driver of the Year. Transit service providers across Iowa each nominate an employee annually to be honored by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) for their commitment to providing safe and friendly service.
A photo of all of the participants in the 2026 Cambus Roadeo

CAMBUS Roadeo 2026

On June 6, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo”.  The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst Cambus student and full-time bus operators that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.

Parking alert: Parking Ramp 3 closed for maintenance June 5-8, 2026

To provide clean and safe parking facilities, Parking Ramp 3 will be closed for maintenance. This project is part of our annual maintenance plan that helps ensure safe and long-lasting facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause. 
view of Pentacrest and downtown at twilight with vehicle lights

Student permit sales details for fall 2026 - spring 2027

Student permit sales for fall 2026 – spring 2027 will begin Monday, Aug. 3. Permit sales for students living in a residence hall will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 6.

CAMBUS service alert: Washington St. detour beginning June 1, 2026

Cambus routes will be detouring Washington St. beginning June 1, 2026. Several downtown bus stops will be closed.