The Communications Office helps residents access City information, services, and updates. We manage public information, media relations, digital content, and community engagement to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible communication.

How can we help?

Report a concern or request service

Use ICgovXpress to report concerns, request services, or ask a question online, anytime.

Submit a request through ICgovXpress.

Sign up for City Updates

Subscribe to receive City news, project updates, emergency notifications, meeting information, and other announcements.

Sign up for email and text updates.

Connect with Neighborhood Outreach

Neighborhood Outreach and Engagement staff work with residents, neighborhood groups, and community partners to share information and strengthen connections.

Connect with Neighborhood Outreach and Engagement staff.

Media or general inquiries

Contact Communications for City information, media requests, or help finding the right resource.

Email the Communications Office or call 319-356-5000.

Services

Public information and media relations

News releases, announcements, media coordination, and Citywide messaging.

Community engagement

Neighborhood outreach, public meetings, and community partnerships.

Service requests

Report non-emergency issues and track requests through ICgovXpress.

Stay connected

Email and text updates

Subscribe for news, roadwork, events, and emergency notifications.

Sign up to receive digital news.

Watch meetings and City programming

Watch City Council meetings, boards and commissions, and other local programming live or on demand.

Watch on YouTube.

Social media

• Facebook - community updates
• Instagram - highlights and stories
• YouTube - meetings and video content
• Nextdoor - neighborhood news

View social channels

Public Safety Information

For police and fire public information, contact Public Safety Information Office Lee Hermiston at 319-356-5095 or email Lee Hermiston.

Contact

Communications Office

319-356-5058

CommunicationsTeam@iowa-city.org

Neighborhood Outreach and Engagement

319-356-5093

EngageIC@iowa-city.org

City Channel 4

City Channel 4 is the City's government access channel. It is available in the channel lineup for Mediacom and ImOn Communications. The Media Productions team provides audiovisual support to the City, as well as live broadcasting and archiving of City Council meetings, as well as some nonprofit coverage assistance.

• Learn more about Cable programming
• Watch City Council
  • Live meetings
    • Typically, the first and third Tuesday of the month: 4 p.m. work session; 6 p.m. meeting. 
  • Archived meetings

Watch

To access videos and TV schedules visit our web page or the City of Iowa City's YouTube page. You can also find it in the Mediacom channel lineup in the Iowa City area at channel 4 or 118-2.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing accessible information and meeting state and federal compliance standards.

If you need assistance or encounter a barrier, email the Communications Office or call 319-356-5000. 

Telecom Relay Services (TRS)

For TTY or relay services, call 711 or visit RelayIowa.com.