Iowa City Police Officer and Hy-Vee receive 2015 "Pat Meyer Vision Awards"

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 11:12am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police
The Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented their 2015 “Pat Meyer Vision Awards” to City of Iowa City Police Officer Scott Stevens and local Hy-Vee stores at a ceremony held last Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Iowa City Public Library. Each year, the coalition recognizes one individual and one organization or business for their work to create community responses to end domestic violence. The award is named for Pat Meyer, who was instrumental in establishing local resources and support for women who were victims of domestic violence, and who served as the first director for the...
An Iowa City Police Department vehicle adorned with a lavender ribbon in support of cancer awareness and research.

Iowa City Police Department to participate in No-Shave November

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:56am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

The Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) is participating in No-Shave November to support cancer research. As part of No-Shave November, Police Chief Police Sam Hargadine has waived the ICPD’s standard grooming policy for the month to allow members of the department to participate in the national movement. No-Shave November challenges participants to forgo shaving in order to provoke conversation and raise cancer awareness.

In addition to waiving the grooming policy, Chief Hargadine has also authorized the modification of the uniform policy for the month of November. As the color...

Iowa City Police Respond to Car Burglaries

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:00am
Police

On November 2, 2015 at approximately 1:22 a.m., Iowa City Police Officers responded to the area of 910 West Benton St. for a report of two black males burglarizing cars. When the officers arrived, they located the males and both took off running and were able to evade officers. The males were described as young, slender, and approximately 5’8”.

In checking the area, some vehicles that had been burglarized were located and a victim was located. It is suspected there are more vehicles that were burglarized and the Iowa City Police Department is requesting that if your vehicle was...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to high-rise dorm fire

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:00am
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a building fire at 325 S. Grand Avenue, Slater Residence Hall at 1:24 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The first unit arrived on scene four minutes after receiving the alarm and reported a working fire on the 9th floor.

The occupants of the building had safely exited the structure prior to the fire department’s arrival. Fire crews made an aggressive high-rise fire attack from the interior, containing the fire damage to a single dorm room. The fire had activated the sprinkler system, which kept the fire in check until it was fully extinguished...

Road Construction - Brown Street

Friday, October 30, 2015 - 3:14pm
Engineering

Weather permitting, on Monday, November 2, 2015, Brown Street will be closed to through traffic from Dubuque Street to Linn Street. This closure will facilitate the installation of a gas main in the area. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 4th.

Motorists are to take note of this construction and to seek an alternate route during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit the City of Iowa...

ICPL Announces November Music is the Word Events

Friday, October 30, 2015 - 9:08am
Iowa City Public Library

Join the Iowa City Public Library as we celebrate all things musical with Music is the Word.

This special series of programming, to continue through May 2016, welcomes the University of Iowa School of Music building to downtown Iowa City. Here’s what’s happening in November:

Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Meeting Room A: Lunchtime Presentation with David Gier. Join us as David Gier, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, gives an update on the progress of the new Voxman Music Building, which is scheduled to open in fall of 2016. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with...

Public invited to open house to view Downtown, Northside design guide proposal

Friday, October 30, 2015 - 8:57am
Development Services

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) and the City of Iowa City have partnered on the development of a set of guidelines that will serve as a design guide for storefronts and signage in the Downtown District and the Northside. The design guidelines promote restoration of architectural features and set clear standards for signage, outdoor patios, and other creative design opportunities.

The two groups are now inviting businesses, building owners, and the public to an open house to hear a brief presentation on the guidelines, review the draft proposal, and provide feedback for City...

New Public Art Matching Fund Program announced

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

The City of Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) announces a new program that provides up to $2,000 in matching funds for public art projects. Funded through the Iowa City Public Art Program, visual, audio, or performance-based art such as sculpture, murals, performances, readings, interactive exhibits, video projections, soundscapes, spoken word, and other mediums will be considered.

To be eligible, proposals must be for projects that will be publicly accessible and viewable within Iowa City city limits. Art may be displayed or performed on private property with property...

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