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 and Pole Banners

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
Branded Pole Banners on Iowa Avenue

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
Dare to Banners in downtown Iowa City

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 in front of Mayflower Hall

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

Iowa Banners in the fall

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
Pole Banners in front of Tippie College of Business

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