Trails and bikeways make walking or riding to east Iowa City schools easier during traffic impacts

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 9:02am
Contact: 
Sarah Walz

The City of Iowa City strongly encourage parents and guardians of students attending east Iowa City schools - particularly South East Junior High and City High - to consider having students walk or bike to school this fall. Due to the closure of the American Legion Road and Scott Boulevard intersection, traffic is going to be quite heavy on First Avenue and Court Street. Travelers can avoid delays and congestion by opting to bike or walk to South East Junior High and City High.

The Court Hill Trail, which extends from James McPherson Park to Scott Park and Iowa City's easternmost...

Road closure announced for Farm to Street Dinner Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The annual Farm to Street Dinner will take place this Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. In order to hold this outdoor event, the following road closures will be put into place beginning at 10 a.m.:

The north-half of the 200 Block of North Linn Street, from the alley just north of Hamburg Inn No. 2 to East Bloomington Street. The southern half of the block, from East Market Street to the alley, has been closed since March for the outdoor seating area near Northside restaurants. The Pagliai's Pizza parking lot will not be accessible from Linn Street during this time but should be accessible from...
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Iowa City Human Rights Commission seeking nominations for 38th Annual Human Rights Awards

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 2:09pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its 38th Annual Human Rights Awards.

Individuals, businesses, or organizations whose ongoing work, service, or contributions have positively impacted Human Rights either locally or abroad may be nominated in the following categories:

The Isabel Turner Award: For working for the rights of individuals to get fair and ethical treatment and/or volunteering time to an organization or business that works for these.

Rick Graf Award: For long-term commitment of an...

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Back to school safety reminders from the Iowa City Police Department

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 11:04am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

The 2021-2022 academic year kicks off in Iowa City next week and now is a great time to review these safety tips for adults and school-age children.

Walking to school

Parents should walk or bike the route prior to school starting. Look for any possible hazards and identify a safe place for your child to go if they need help. Stop, look, and listen before crossing the street — look left, right, and left again. Always cross at the crosswalk and obey traffic signals. Stay on the sidewalk or bike path. Do not cross between parked cars. If someone approaches you...

Celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month with a discussion of The Line Becomes A River

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 10:04am
Contact: 
Kristin Watson

Join the City of Iowa City Equity & Human Rights Division and the Iowa City Public Library for a discussion on The Line Becomes A River by Francisco Cantú as part of Hispanic American Heritage Month.

This discussion will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and registration is required. Zoom details will be sent out after registration.

For Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Haunted by the landscape of his youth, Cantú...

Video Update: Melrose Ave/Landfill Detour, Dog Paddle, and more

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 6:00am
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 construction project that will impact customers heading to the Landfill, an end-of-the-season tradition that allows dogs to take a dip in City Park Pool, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Melrose Ave Detour...

City Accepting Applications for Deer Bow Hunt as part of Iowa City’s Deer Management Program

Friday, August 13, 2021 - 1:56pm
Contact: 
Zach Diersen

Hunters who are interested in participating in the City of Iowa City’s 2021-2022 deer bow hunt program can apply now through Oct. 20, 2021. Hunt rules are available on the City website at icgov.org/Urban-Bow-Hunt or at the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa.

The City’s 2021-2022 deer bow hunt program season will take place Sept. 18 through January 10, 2022. The bow hunt is part of the City’s Long-Term Deer...

Senior Center Updates

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Emily Light
Michelle Buhman
Senior Center
Updates from the Iowa City Senior Center - August 12, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS

What's new with the Senior Center and the City of Iowa City?

The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, August 16

The Center will be closed Monday, August 16, 2021, for staff development meetings. The Center will reopen for regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, on Tuesday, August 17.

City again requires masks to be worn in public facilities to match updated CDC guidance

Following the latest guidance from the Johnson County Public Health Department, the City of Iowa City will now...

Road Closure on Melrose Ave/IWV Road begins Aug. 16; will detour Iowa City Landfill traffic

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Melissa Clow
Communications

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, Melrose Avenue/IWV Road will be closed to thru traffic from Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue. A detour route will be posted utilizing Camp Cardinal Boulevard, U.S. Highway 6, Ireland Avenue, 340th Street and Ivy Avenue.

Those traveling to the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center will be able to access the facilities from Melrose Avenue/IWV Road West of Hebl Avenue.

This closure will facilitate utility improvements associated with the Melrose Avenue/IWV Improvements Project. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by Friday, Sept. 3...

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