Remarkable Rigs

Meet the trucks and drivers and others that keep the city going at this showcase of public works vehicles in Centennial Park.

The five Ws

• Who: You! Free and no reservation needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• What: A showcase of the trucks and drivers that keep the city going.
• Where: Centennial Park 1565 St. Andrews Drive.
• When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Why: Check out some cool trucks up close and learn about what happens behind the scenes.

Who will be there

• The folks who care for our parks, streets, storm sewers, drinking water and waste water will roll into Centennial Park with their big trucks and cool equipment.
• Public safety and first responders with the North Liberty Fire and Police departments and Johnson County Ambulance.
• Hawkeye Football’s big equipment tractor and trailer, courtesy of Heartland Express.
• Shive-Hattery with their survey equipment and commercial survey drone.
• South Slope Cooperative Communications, Collins Community Credit Union and more will have games and giveaways.
• The University of Iowa Health Care’s AirCare Emergency Transport helicopter will arrive at 10:15 a.m.

How to get there

• Centennial Park is located between Kansans Avenue and Jones Boulevard at 1565 St. Andrews Drive.
• Parking is available along residential side streets or at the park.
• It’s Bike Month, so skip the car and bike (or walk) to the event!

You also might be wondering

• Portable restrooms will be available onsite.
• Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.
• This event is outside.

Who to thank

This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by A2Z Heating & Plumbing, Centro, Inc, Collins Community Credit Union, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, South Slope Cooperative, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.