City of Riverside, Iowa

06/07/2026

06/02/2026

Reminder: The Primary Election polls are open until 8:00pm. The polling place for Riverside residents is City Hall!

06/02/2026

Statement on Garbage, Recycling, and Lawn Waste Collection Service Issues with Contracted Hauler, Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Over the past several months, the City of Riverside has received numerous reports from residents regarding missed collections, as well as ongoing customer service concerns with our contracted hauler, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), formerly Johnson County Refuse. The service our community has received has not met the expectations of the City and, based on documented complaints and enforcement actions, has consistently not aligned with the performance standards outlined in the City’s contract. The City has made repeated efforts to work with LRS to resolve these issues and improve the reliability of service, including:
- Created an online service issue reporting form that automatically notifies both City staff and LRS management of reported service problems.
- Maintained records of service complaints to document recurring performance issues.
- Communicated resident complaints directly to LRS and requested corrective action.
- Issued contractual penalties to LRS for insufficient service performance.

Despite these efforts, LRS’s performance issues have continued. As a result, the City of Riverside has determined that terminating its contract with LRS to be in the best interest of the community. The City will be working on securing a new hauler that can consistently meet the needs and expectations of the Riverside community.

We recognize the frustration these service disruptions have caused and appreciate the patience of our residents who have taken the time to report issues and assist us in documenting ongoing concerns. Additional information regarding the transition to a new provider and any impacts to service will be communicated through our social media and website as it becomes available. In the meantime, LRS will still be responsible for the regularly scheduled collection. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we work through this transition.

We encourage you to share this post to help ensure all Riverside community members are informed of this transition.

05/28/2026

Reminder: Applications for filling the vacancy on City Council are due tonight at 11:59pm!

The City of Riverside is accepting applications from those interested in being appointed to City Council for a term ending December 31st, 2029. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and live within the city limits of Riverside.

05/27/2026

Thank you, Washington County Riverboat Foundation! The Riverside Wellness Center would not be possible without your generous support!

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Service Alert!

🏡🏘️ Residential Customers 🏘️🏡
Service will be delayed by one business day beginning on Monday, May 25, 2026. See the image below for more details.

🏢🏦 Commercial Customers 🏢🏦
Service will be delayed by one business day beginning on Monday, May 25, 2026. See image below for more details.

Please Note:
There may be some exceptions. Communication may be sent out via email regarding your service delay. Please ensure your online account is updated with your contact information so you never miss an update!

Enjoy your holiday! 🚛✨

05/21/2026

Breaking News! The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has awarded the Riverside Wellness Center $2 million in the Spring 2026 grant cycle! We are extremely grateful for their support and continued investment in Washington County!

Please stay tuned for more project updates!

🧩WCRF is excited to share 15 grants were selected during the spring cycle, for a total of $2,349,549! 🎉 These grants bring the Washington County Riverboat Foundation’s 20-year total to more than $79 MILLION awarded! All made possible by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. We will be highlighting all 15 grants over the next few days!

05/19/2026

Election season is upon us again. Elections are a key part of our democracy at all levels of government and the City of Riverside encourages citizens to engage in the process. However, the City does want to take this opportunity to send out a friendly reminder to make sure that all signs are properly placed on your property.

The public right-of-way (the space between the curb and your property line) is public property and per City Code section 165.21(9)(D), signs cannot encroach or extend into this public right-of-way. Please make sure all signs are placed within your property lines. Any signs found on public property will be moved on to the adjacent private property. If no area is available, the sign will be removed and placed on your doorstep for relocation.

05/19/2026

The City of Riverside is accepting applications from those interested in being appointed to City Council for a term ending December 31st, 2029. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and live within the city limits of Riverside.

Applications are due Thursday, May 28th at 11:59pm and can be submitted by filling out the form on our website. All applicants will be invited to answer a panel of questions at the June 1st City Council meeting before an appointment decision is made. Any questions can be directed to City Hall.