Iowa City In Focus brings the people, places, and projects of Iowa City into clear view. This monthly video spotlights the community through in-depth storytelling. Click the image at the bottom to watch Iowa City In Focus.

Budget

The many services the City provides come at a cost. Learn how Iowa City creates and maintains a budget that exceeds $170 million each year.

Shelter House

Learn how this nonprofit helps...

Iowa City Police officers are investigating three reported robberies that happened between the evening hours of Tuesday, January 31, 2017 and the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

First Incident

On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at approximately 9:24 p.m. Iowa City Police responded to the 800 block of Bowery Street for a report of an armed robbery. According to the adult, male victim, he was walking when he was approached by a man asking him for the time. When the victim responded the man pulled a black handgun and pointed it at the victim’s...

If you are interested in learning how to reuse and upcycle materials from around your home, then be sure to register for ECO Iowa City’s Winter 2017 Reuse and Upcycling Series. There are several classes scheduled to help make the most of your time and materials.

All classes listed below will be held inside the East Side Recycling Center’s Environmental Education Center, located at 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials and/or projects-in-progress to work on or for advice.

Class descriptions and details are...

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include phase one of the Riverfront Crossings Park, a reuse and upcycling series, Top Chef competition and an outdoor curling event.

Riverfront Crossings Park

Learn how the Parks and Recreation Department plans to turn a now vacant lot into a destination park.

Reuse and Upcycling Series

ECO Iowa City is offering hands-on...