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Get a better lawn by mulching your fall leaves!

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

Reduce work, improve soil quality, support pollinators, and benefit from beautiful home lawns and gardens with these fall lawn tips courtesy of the City!

Leaves

This fall, leave your leaves right at home. Here’s how:

Mulch the fallen leaves directly into your lawn with mowing. Learn how to online. Use leaves as a mulch and cover on garden beds for the fall and winter seasons. Compost the leaves in your own yard. Learn...

City Park Pool Updates

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

We love our City Park Pool!

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been working on a Master Plan that will help guide park development and maintenance priorities over the next several years. City Park Pool renovations are currently scheduled for the summer of 2025.

Some of the bigger projects have been pushed to the forefront due to the condition of facilities. One of these projects is the cherished City Park Pool – a pool that has welcomed community members for 73 years!

City Park Pool was designed with the assistance of our very own...

Video Update: ICSC Rebrand, Halloween Activities, and more

Monday, October 10, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a new logo and look for the Iowa City Senior Center, a one-stop spot to find Halloween activities for all ages, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: ICSC Rebrand Iowa City Senior Center announces rebrand

The Iowa City Senior Center, or ICSC, has...

Iowa City Animal Services investigates dog bite

Friday, October 7, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a report of a dog bite. The individual reported being bit around 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, on the corner of South Governor and East Burlington streets. The dog was described as a medium sized dog that appeared to be a breed of hunting dog. The dog was accompanied by a couple was described as in their early 30s.

Iowa City Animal Services is looking to locate the owner of the dog for information regarding its rabies vaccination history. If anyone has information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City...

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Iowa City Senior Center announces rebrand

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City/Johnson County senior center, formerly known as The Center, announced its rebranded name and logo.

Now called the Iowa City Senior Center, the updated name clarifies their identity, celebrating where they are located, who they serve, and what they offer. The new logo, with the curved, connected letters ICSC, is a visual representation of their values of connection, curiosity, and activity. The color shift between shades of blue signifies adaptability and openness to change–indicative of both the organization and the people they serve.

ICSC’s coordinator...

Paid Internship Opportunity

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for an hourly student intern. The tentative duration of the internship is January to May 2023 with variable daytime hours totaling 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The wage is $15 per hour.

The internship will include creating content for the Office’s Instagram through graphic design and assisting in the creativity and promotion of upcoming events. Further duties are researching and writing articles on equity, inclusion, belonging, and access for the monthly newsletter - The Lens, and creating initiatives and...

Iowa City offers 2022 Leaf Vacuum Program information

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The first day of the City's Leaf Vacuum program begins soon: Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Printed maps are available in City utility bills and also at the information desk in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., and the Streets Division office at 3800 Napoleon Lane. Maps are also available online at www.icgov.org/leafvacuum . Here are a few tips to make the process go more smoothly and efficiently:

Scheduling The Leaf Vacuum Program will begin Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Zones #3 & #4, and will proceed in numerical order, moving to Zone...

Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9; plan ahead to stay safe

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 11:15am
Fire Department

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, 2022. This year's theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM” and the Iowa City Fire Department is returning to Iowa City schools to teach students about fire safety for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Iowa City Fire Department recognizes Fire Prevention Week by traveling to each elementary school in Iowa City during the week and presenting an educational, interactive, and fun program to all Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students. A recorded version of the program will be available to the general public on the...

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Mayor Bruce Teague proclaims Oct. 10 Indigenous Peoples' Day

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Iowa City. The proclamation was signed at the Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, City Council meeting.

A growing number of local governments have recognized that, as our understanding of history changes, so must our commemorative events. The proclamation encourages educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and join the City in committing to oppose and overcome systemic racism and injustices.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed...

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Halloween Guide for Iowa City activities

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 1:30pm
Communications

Halloween is just around the corner, and the City has plenty of spooky fun for the entire family to enjoy! The City’s official Halloween trick-or-treat hours set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Below are activities being held by our various departments:

Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department Free Movie Screening of Coco When: Friday, October 14, 2022, with activities starting at 6 p.m., the movie starting at 7 p.m. Where: Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St, Iowa City, IA What: Iowa City Parks and...

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