Iowa City Police ask for public's help as officers investigate strong armed robbery

Monday, February 13, 2017 - 9:53am
Police

Iowa City Police officers are requesting the public's help as they continue to investigate a strong armed robbery.

Just before 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, police received a report of a strong armed robbery that happened at about 11:15 p.m. The victim told officers two men approached him while he was walking in the alleyway behind New Pioneer Food Co-op, located at 22 S. Van Buren Street. The victim said one of the men then assaulted him and both men demanded his phone and wallet. The men ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. The victim ran home to safety...

Iowa City Police investigate shooting

Monday, February 13, 2017 - 9:29am
Contact: 
Jeff Fink
Police

Iowa City Police arrested a man accused of shooting and injuring another man early Sunday Feb. 12, 2017.

Just after 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Wayne Avenue and Baker Street for a report of shots fired and an individual leaving the scene following a vehicle collision. Police arrived, search the area and found the suspect. Officers also learned a victim was shot in the arm, left the scene of the shooting and later arrived at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrested 51-year-old Victor Hall who matched the...

Video Update: Visioning Workshops, Freeze Fest and more

Friday, February 10, 2017 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include Visioning Workshops for the North and South Districts, the Annual Freeze Fest and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

Visioning Workshops

Watch to learn how you can participate in two visioning workshops that will shape the future of two very different areas in Iowa City, the Northside Neighborhood and South District...

City of Iowa City drinking water safe to drink

Friday, February 10, 2017 - 3:05pm
Communications
The University of Iowa notified its campus consumers that it has received notice that its water system had violated a drinking water standard. City of Iowa City Water is not experiencing the same issue as the University supply.

In 2003, the City of Iowa City began treating its water in a state-of-the-art multi-source water purification facility. That facility provides the best water quality possible for Iowa City and University Heights residents. Iowa City's rolling (TTHM) average for 2016 was well below the Safe Drinking Water Standard at 32.9 parts per billion.

University...

Firefighters respond to house fire

Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 9:32am
Contact: 
John Grier

Iowa City Firefighters responded to a house fire on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

Fire crews were dispatched just after 9 p.m. to 60 Arbury Drive where they found heavy smoke coming from a basement window and quickly determined all occupants were out of the home. Firefighters then located the fire in the basement and searched the home to be sure everyone made it out safely.

The home took on approximately $10,000 in damage. The cause remains under investigation.

The Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service and Mid-American Energy assisted the...

2017 Spring Break Camp registration information

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 4:11pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Looking for a fun and educational outlet for your child during Spring Break? Look no further than the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Break Camp, scheduled March 13-17, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, Feb. 22 .

Camp activities will begin and end at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street, and will include outdoor explorations, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities and swimming plus some off-site field trips. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., although children may be...

Iowa City Police investigate shooting

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 9:10am
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Communications

Iowa City Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

Officers responded to the 2600 block of Bartelt Road, just before 5:30 p.m., for a report of shots fired and a person on the ground. As officers were responding, the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center received a call that a gunshot victim had arrived at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Emergency Room.

During the preliminary investigation, officers determined an adult male was shot in the parking lot of Pheasant Ridge Apartments, located on Bartlet Road. Police say...

“Know Your Rights: Spousal and Partner Abuse Laws and Resources” rescheduled for March 11

Monday, February 6, 2017 - 4:36pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Communications
The "Know Your Rights: Spousal and Partner Abuse Laws and Resources" program has been rescheduled after being cancelled in December due to weather.

The program will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Social Hall in the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, located at 220 S. Gilbert Street.The Iowa City Human Rights Office is hosting the event, which is aimed at informing the public of their rights and available resources regarding spousal and partner abuse.

Scott Stevens, Domestic Violence Investigator for the Iowa City Police Department says there are between 500...

Iowa City Police officers make robbery arrest

Monday, February 6, 2017 - 1:52pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde

The Iowa City Police Department made an arrest following two recent robberies.

Police arrested 30-year-old Daniel James Crum on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. He faces two counts of Second Degree Robbery and one count of Fifth Degree Theft and was taken to the Johnson County Jail.

The arrest follows two incidents: The first happened Jan. 24, 2017 at about 12:30 a.m. in the area of Benton Street and Giblin Drive. The victim told police she gave Crum a ride and he made demands and threats for money. The second happened Jan. 28, 2017 in the 10 block of South Dubuque Street. The victim...

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