Banner specifications are based on the height of the pole and placement of the brackets in order to ensure maximum visibility and durability. 

All requests to install pole banners on and off campus require approval by the Office of Strategic Communication and Facilities Management. 

Review Banner Request Process

Light Pole Banners

Snow on Trees

All campus locations (except Iowa Avenue East)

Iowa Ave. West, Madison St., Newton Rd., Hawkins Dr., Lots 11 and 55
  • Size: 67" x 29"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 3" top, 3" bottom, #2 grommets left of side 1, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Standard with modification
Banners Iowa Ave

Iowa Avenue East (Clinton to Gilbert)

  • Size: 55" x 24"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 3" top, 3" bottom, #2 grommets left of side 1, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Standard
Winter 2024

Downtown Iowa City

  • Size: 86" x 30"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 3" top 3" bottom, #2 grommets left of side 1, above and below pocket
Banners Dubuque Street

Iowa City Dubuque Street

  • Size: 96" x 27"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 3" top 3" bottom, #2 grommets left of side 1, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Heavy-duty spring loaded

Research Park/Coralville

  • Size: 84.5" x 30" 
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 3" top 3" bottom, #2 grommets left of side 1, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Heavy-duty spring loaded

Sidewalk Banners

Fall Colors

Iowa River and Melrose Avenue Sidewalks

  • Size: 45" x 24"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 2.5" top 2.5" bottom, #2 grommets left side, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Standard
July 2022

T. Anne Cleary Sidewalks

  • Size: 24" x 18"
  • Material: 22 ounce block out vinyl double-sided (no wind holes/slats)
  • Fabrication: Pole pockets – 2.5" top 2.5" bottom, #2 grommets left side, above and below pocket
  • Bracket: Standard small

Pole Banner Partners

Preferred Banner Vendor

Britten, inc.

Todd Schmitt
Senior Client Advisor
TSchmitt@britteninc.com

Marilyn Dudek
Project Manager 
marilyn@britteninc.com

City Partners

Contact Information

City of Iowa City
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director 
ron-knoche@iowa-city.org

City of Coralville
Thorsten J. Johnson, City Clerk
tjohnson@coralville.org