One person dies after drowning at Coralville Aquatic Center

One person died Tuesday after a drowning at the Coralville Aquatic Center, according to the Coralville Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to the aquatic center at 1513 Seventh St. at approximately 4:10 p.m. on July 7, 2026, following a report of a drowning, police said.

Lifeguards at the Coralville Aquatic Center, along with Coralville Police officers and Johnson County Ambulance Service paramedics, immediately began lifesaving measures at the scene, according to police.

The victim was taken to University of Iowa Health Care, where they were later pronounced dead, police said. Authorities have not released the victim's identity as of the latest reports on July 8, 2026.

The incident remains under investigation by the Coralville Police Department, according to officials.

The Coralville Police Department thanked Coralville Aquatic Center staff, the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center, Johnson County Ambulance Service paramedics, the Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office, and University of Iowa Health Care emergency department staff for their response and assistance, police said.

The Coralville Community Aquatic Center, operated by the City of Coralville, is a popular summer destination for families in Cedar Rapids and Linn County. The facility features more than 11,000 square feet of water, including a 25-meter L-shaped pool, diving boards, a splash deck, and three slides, according to the city's website.

Its 2026 season runs from May 30 through August 19, with regular hours Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Daily admission is $6 per person, the city said.

No additional information was immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.