# Iowa **URL:** https://www.waze.com/discuss/c/editors/united-states/iowa/4854.md [Latest](https://www.waze.com/discuss/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.waze.com/discuss/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.waze.com/discuss/tags.md) --- ## [About the Iowa category](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/about-the-iowa-category/32600)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/about-the-iowa-category/32600 "2024-09-23T05:06:59Z")
--- ## [How to Communicate with Area Editors](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/how-to-communicate-with-area-editors/110584)
**Author:** [@bretmcvey](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/bretmcvey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/how-to-communicate-with-area-editors/110584 "2023-02-05T17:28:59Z")
If you’re a new/existing editor in Iowa or even if you’re just visiting and want to relay information to local editors you can do so by clicking the link below to jump into the Plains Region Discord Server. Be sure to a… --- ## [Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Help adding business place / permission error](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/cedar-rapids-iowa-help-adding-business-place-permission-error/411587)
**Author:** [@cedar\_rapids\_deck\_builders](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/cedar_rapids_deck_builders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/cedar-rapids-iowa-help-adding-business-place-permission-error/411587 "2026-09-06T09:36:21Z")
Hi, I’m a new Waze Map Editor and I’m trying to add Cedar Rapids Deck Builders at 5915 4th St SW Ste 203, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. I am the business owner. I entered the business name, address, description, phone, websit… --- ## [University of Iowa Football Road Closures](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/university-of-iowa-football-road-closures/410751)
**Author:** [@usa\_s3isaj3d](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/usa_s3isaj3d)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/university-of-iowa-football-road-closures/410751 "2026-08-24T14:23:12Z")
Good morning – Due to University of Iowa football games, we close some of the roads around the stadium in Iowa City, IA. Since these events are in the future, I was hoping you could schedule these road closures. I att… --- ## [Waze Map Editor Approval in Iowa, USA](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/waze-map-editor-approval-in-iowa-usa/406036)
**Author:** [@MyRide82](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/MyRide82)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/waze-map-editor-approval-in-iowa-usa/406036 "2026-08-05T15:23:43Z")
I made an update to a local road in my area that is closed until November due to construction. I don’t think there are any approvers in my area to review. Is there anyone who can review this? Or how can i get a higher le… --- ## [Name update for Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/name-update-for-isle-casino-hotel-waterloo/407800)
**Author:** [@hotelport](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/hotelport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/name-update-for-isle-casino-hotel-waterloo/407800 "2026-07-08T08:28:23Z")
Hello team! Please update property name to “Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination” (https://waze.com/en-US/editor?env=usa&lat=42.44815&lon=-92.30901&marker=true&zoomLevel=18&venues=17… --- ## [I80 Exit 301 Middle Road Closure Incorrect Location](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/i80-exit-301-middle-road-closure-incorrect-location/407472)
**Author:** [@DougQC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/DougQC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/i80-exit-301-middle-road-closure-incorrect-location/407472 "2026-07-01T21:22:56Z")
There is an incorrect IowaDOT closure in WME. The closure is placed too far south. The road is only closed NORTH of the interchange. The south side is open, but Waze is treating the entire segment as closed and blocking… --- ## [I80 Exit 301 Middle Road Closure Incorrect Location](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/i80-exit-301-middle-road-closure-incorrect-location/407185)
**Author:** [@DougQC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/DougQC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/i80-exit-301-middle-road-closure-incorrect-location/407185 "2026-07-01T01:05:43Z")
There is an incorrect IowaDOT closure in WME. The closure is placed too far south. The road is only closed NORTH of the interchange. The south side is open, but Waze is treating the entire segment as closed and blocking… --- ## [Requesting a Higher Level?](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/requesting-a-higher-level/406695)
**Author:** [@MyRide82](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/MyRide82)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/requesting-a-higher-level/406695 "2026-06-20T17:05:05Z")
I am requesting a higher level. Am I able to get a higher level to make updates in my area? There is no one in my area to approve any updates. --- ## [Old business blocking ability to add our new business](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/old-business-blocking-ability-to-add-our-new-business/398783)
**Author:** [@usa\_6fnxt3u6](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/usa_6fnxt3u6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/old-business-blocking-ability-to-add-our-new-business/398783 "2026-02-09T04:37:03Z")
The old business name: Dragon’s Lair The correct new name: Canine Social Club CR Address: 6545 4th St SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 Categories (Pet Boarding / Dog Daycare) Hours: 630a - 8p Website: csccr.com … --- ## [Waze not allowing left turn](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/waze-not-allowing-left-turn/392575)
**Author:** [@readtherainbow24](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/readtherainbow24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/waze-not-allowing-left-turn/392575 "2025-10-17T23:11:40Z")
When travelling north on Beaverdale Ave, waze is not including the ability to make a left turn onto urbandale ave. Waze redirects you to pass the intersection then make a left then a right to rejoin urbandale ave. https… --- ## [ASSISTANCE NEEDED - Update Interstate Closures in Des Moines](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/assistance-needed-update-interstate-closures-in-des-moines/390929)
**Author:** [@readtherainbow24](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/readtherainbow24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/assistance-needed-update-interstate-closures-in-des-moines/390929 "2025-09-17T14:52:00Z")
Hi editors, there are a lot of issues currently surrounding road closures in and around the West Des Moines, Iowa area. I-80 E is not closed at this exit. Link - https://waze.com/en-US/editor?env=usa&lat=41.59040&lon=-9… --- ## [Mills Civic Construction Closure](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mills-civic-construction-closure/386844)
**Author:** [@BrentButler1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/BrentButler1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mills-civic-construction-closure/386844 "2025-07-17T04:52:35Z")
Mills Civic Parkway between Waterberry Cir and Fox Creek Dr (segment 69264131 specifically) is closed due to construction through mid-August per the latest information (see “MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION - SUGAR CRE… --- ## [Very old, pending edits in Madison County, Iowa](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/very-old-pending-edits-in-madison-county-iowa/384030)
**Author:** [@jeffcarp94](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/jeffcarp94)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/very-old-pending-edits-in-madison-county-iowa/384030 "2025-05-27T21:35:22Z")
I am just starting to focus on Waze map editing. In my area, I’ve found that several edits that I want to make are already in the editor as pending. Most of these edits have been pending for over a year and are in a lock… --- ## [Unlock request in LeClaire, Iowa](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/unlock-request-in-leclaire-iowa/383434)
**Author:** [@LanePWD](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/LanePWD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/unlock-request-in-leclaire-iowa/383434 "2025-05-22T15:04:29Z")
Hello, To edit the following segment(s), I need . Can you assist? Permalink: https://waze.com/en-US/editor?env=usa&lat=41.59630&lon=-90.34196&zoomLevel=16&segments=17220491 Reason: Road Construction and Detour Unlo… --- ## [Graduate by Hilton Iowa Cityusa](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/graduate-by-hilton-iowa-cityusa/365494)
**Author:** [@hotelport](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/hotelport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/graduate-by-hilton-iowa-cityusa/365494 "2025-02-07T15:30:58Z")
Hello! Please update the information about Graduate by Hilton Iowa City https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/us/ia/iowa-city/graduate-by-hilton-iowa-city?to=place.ChIJq6rqVO5B5IcRPCZUZILAsxE Please update hotel web… --- ## [Incorrect Route](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/incorrect-route/315032)
**Author:** [@ChubbeeBunnee](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/ChubbeeBunnee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/incorrect-route/315032 "2024-09-17T23:56:23Z")
https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/wrong-route-to-my-home/31587?u=chubbeebunnee So my destination address is 2715 NW Heritage Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023 which is at the end of the green route on the attached map. The route to 27… --- ## [Map Update Request in Independence, Iowa](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/map-update-request-in-independence-iowa/277668)
**Author:** [@usa\_otopi4yx](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/usa_otopi4yx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/map-update-request-in-independence-iowa/277668 "2024-04-18T14:21:15Z")
Hello, the Business “Rydel of Independence Ford Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram” that’s located on 2000 Enterprise Dr E, Independence, Iowa is spelled incorrectly. Rydell should be spelled with 2 l’s, not 1. I have the P… --- ## [Cedar Rapids/Marion: My business address is vs. driving directions](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/cedar-rapids-marion-my-business-address-is-vs-driving-directions/321960)
**Author:** [@TerriMLeBlanc](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/TerriMLeBlanc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/cedar-rapids-marion-my-business-address-is-vs-driving-directions/321960 "2024-03-27T23:00:39Z")
I am the owner of Swamp Fox Bookstore in Marion, IA. We moved from 809 6th Avenue in Marion to 1375 7th Avenue Suite A in Marion. The address when you view it in Waze is correct, but when you ask for directions, Waze s… --- ## [Parked](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/parked/331018)
**Author:** [@ErnieKara](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/ErnieKara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/parked/331018 "2024-02-05T20:08:54Z")
Does Waze have the ‘where’s my car parked’ feature and if so how do i use it? --- ## [Lee County Iowa Speed Cameras - Corrected Locations](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/lee-county-iowa-speed-cameras-corrected-locations/318499)
**Author:** [@usa\_fgoz88fl](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/usa_fgoz88fl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/lee-county-iowa-speed-cameras-corrected-locations/318499 "2024-02-01T16:30:03Z")
Speed camera locations in Lee County, IA on HWY 218 and 27 are not all located correctly. See KML at wetransfer link below for the field verified locations. KML with correct camera locations. --- ## [Business Editing](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/business-editing/339418)
**Author:** [@McGrathAuto](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/McGrathAuto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/business-editing/339418 "2023-07-08T21:24:54Z")
Hello, McGrath Auto is new to Waze and we are looking to update all our listings on Waze to accurately reflect our business information. We have several locations that need to be updated. How do I gain access to edit t… --- ## [Highway closure due to construction](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/highway-closure-due-to-construction/293499)
**Author:** [@usa\_vtheqqmr](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/usa_vtheqqmr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/highway-closure-due-to-construction/293499 "2023-06-27T19:33:38Z")
Route from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids, Waze routes to Hwy 21, highway 21 is closed at Hwy 92 and 21 Junction. Routing from either start point tries to run the same route and isn’t avoiding the closure. --- ## [Map Edit Help for Temporary Road Closure](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/map-edit-help-for-temporary-road-closure/311469)
**Author:** [@DJClaussen71](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/DJClaussen71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/map-edit-help-for-temporary-road-closure/311469 "2023-01-20T12:15:32Z")
Trying to add/comment an ongoing road closure due to construction in my area, but apparently do not have permissions (newer user). Can someone with higher access please make the edits? Details: City: Iowa City, Iowa, U… --- ## [Need permission to edit road closure on map](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/need-permission-to-edit-road-closure-on-map/248504)
**Author:** [@Gearjammer2](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/Gearjammer2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/need-permission-to-edit-road-closure-on-map/248504 "2022-11-19T14:23:15Z")
There is a huge road construction project in my neighborhood but I cannot mark the road closure in the map editor. How do I get map editing privileges sufficient to add a closure? This has been a problem for months. The … --- ## [North Liberty Updates](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/north-liberty-updates/272416)
**Author:** [@BeastArmour](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/BeastArmour)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/north-liberty-updates/272416 "2022-09-24T20:55:25Z")
Old Casey’s General Store 625 W Zeller St, North Liberty, Iowa, United States New Casey’s General Store 245 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317 --- ## [LeClaire, IA has cameras that write you a \[speeding\] ticket!](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/leclaire-ia-has-cameras-that-write-you-a-speeding-ticket/321609)
**Author:** [@gormo11](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/gormo11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/leclaire-ia-has-cameras-that-write-you-a-speeding-ticket/321609 "2021-10-22T11:41:40Z")
\[I’ve seen red light cameras that write tickets. this is normal in large cities and beyond, but never a Highway “speeding ticket” writing camera\] I recently drove from Denver to Chicago. When I got back I has a speedi… --- ## [US 61/151 near Dubuque](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/us-61-151-near-dubuque/112858)
**Author:** [@jesster79](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/jesster79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/us-61-151-near-dubuque/112858 "2019-05-18T21:39:22Z")
Hello Since construction is going to be ongoing for the next several months where US 61/151 meets the new Southwest Arterial could we have it marked as a construction zone long term. People can report it now as being a… --- ## [Level 2 edit needed](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/level-2-edit-needed/184313)
**Author:** [@UberDave16](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/UberDave16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/level-2-edit-needed/184313 "2018-05-15T15:17:35Z")
260th Ave (located north of Waukee Iowa) has been renamed Waterford Road. Applies East from the intersection at Alice’s Road (aka NW 170th Street) to NW 142nd. Also, Waterford Road is closed due to construction East of… --- ## [Drives Not Showing In Editor](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/drives-not-showing-in-editor/154026)
**Author:** [@Neptune90](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/Neptune90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/drives-not-showing-in-editor/154026 "2018-05-12T02:19:36Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve been a Wazer for a while now (app says a year, though it’s closer to two) and none of my drives are showing in the Editor. I’m not sure why, and I’m unable to really find any information about why t… [Next page](https://www.waze.com/discuss/c/editors/united-states/iowa/4854.md?page=1)