At 6:04 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, Iowa City Police made a traffic stop in the area of South Riverside Drive and Highway 6 East. During the traffic stop, the driver- later identified as Rick L. Wappler, 41, of Wisconsin - indicated he was armed with a knife.

Wappler fled the scene in the vehicle and a pursuit involving Iowa City police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office ensued. The pursuit was ended due to the risk to public safety.

At 9:16 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash near 130 Highway 1 W. Witness descriptions matched Wappler and...

Hunters who are interested in participating in the City’s 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program can apply beginning August 8, 2022. Hunt rules and application forms are available on the City website at icgov.org/Urban-Bow-Hunt or at the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington Street. The application period will remain open until October 20, 2022.

The City of Iowa City’s 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program season will be held September 17, 2022 through January 10, 2023. The bow hunt is part of the City’s Long-Term Deer Management Plan...

The construction of the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabout will continue through early September due to various delays associated with the project.

The City has been working with the contractor throughout these delays in order to reach completion as quickly as possible.

Those traveling through the area can expect a complete closure of the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard intersection near the end of August prior to the opening of the roundabout. This closure will last a minimum of three days up to a maximum of seven days. Advance...

It’s back! Our annual Kids Market returns from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Kids ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate as a Kid Vendor during our 11th annual Kids Market. The event will take place outside of Chauncey Swan Park and Parking Garage, along East Washington Street, between Gilbert and Van Buren streets.

Participants will be allowed to sell items that they have crafted, grown, baked, or produced. Each vendor will be responsible for bringing supplies that they will need to set up a booth, which may include tables and chairs.

There will be...