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Traffic alert: Melrose Avenue detoured near Mormon Trek Boulevard July 23 – Aug. 4

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Eastbound Melrose Avenue will close west of Mormon Trek Boulevard for a city utility project. Traffic will detour to Hawkeye Park Road and Prairie Meadow Drive.
A split image; two thirds of the image shows a cobalt Van Pool van driving down a sunny street lined with trees. The other third shows a professional image of Mike Hoenig. He is smiling and wearing a brown suit jacket with a pastel collared shirt.

Employee van pool member Mike Hoenig praises program after 30 years of riding

For 30 years, the University of Iowa’s employee van pool program has offered Mike Hoenig more than just a ride to work. It has also enriched his experience by expanding his network and offering opportunities to learn about areas outside his department.

CAMBUS service alert: 32 Blue Route detour and stop closures at Slater Hall beginning Tuesday, July 15

Due to construction activity on southbound S. Grand Ave near Parking Ramp 4 and eastbound Grand Avenue near Slater Hall, CAMBUS route 32 Blue Route will detour to Melrose Avenue beginning Tuesday, July 15.
drivers at the 2025 CAMBUS roadeo

CAMBUS Roadeo 2025

On June 14, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo.” The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst Cambus student staff that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.
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Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 student permit sale details

Student permit sales for fall 2025 – spring 2026 will begin Friday, Aug. 1 for all permit types except residence hall permits. Permit sales for students living in a residence hall will begin on Thursday, Aug. 7.
2025 support of the year michelle sorto

Michelle Sorto recognized as 2025 CAMBUS Support Person of the Year

University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Michelle Sorto as the 2025 Support Person of the Year. The award was established by Cambus in 2019 to recognize the support staff who serve in behind-the-scenes roles to keep the transit system operating smoothly.

Parking alert: Newton Road Ramp weekend closure June 27 - 30, 2025

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.