Informational pamphlets on responding to discrimination available from Office of Equity and Human Rights

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity and Human Rights works to ensure fair treatment in the areas of credit, education, employment, housing, and public accommodations through enforcement of Iowa City’s Human Rights Ordinance.

In accordance with its mission, the office issues pamphlets that provide information about the laws over which it has jurisdiction. Learn from their most recent publication “Have you experienced discrimination? What can you do about it?”, which offers examples of unlawful discrimination, answers frequently asked questions, and how to file a complaint of unlawful...

Three packages sitting on the front porch of a home.

Protect your packages from porch pirates

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

Ahoy! Gift giving season is upon us and many members of the community rely upon online retailers to do their holiday shopping. Unfortunately, a threat looms behind every potential package delivered - the dreaded porch pirate.

Protect your deliveries from these scallywags by following these simple steps:

Check your delivery location often. Make sure the delivery location is well lit. If your employer allows, have packages delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for delivery. Have your packaged delivered to a Post Office Box. Larger items will be secured at the PO Box...

Apply for the 2023 Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant beginning December 1

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/28/2022 Contact: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director and Human Rights Coordinator Phone: 319-356-5022

Apply for the 2023 Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant beginning December 1

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for a grant program designed to advance racial equity and social justice in the community beginning on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The City Council has allocated $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2023.

This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based...

Video Update: Senior Center Survey, Winter Break Camps, and Holiday Retail Market

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 7:00am
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 community survey to help shape the future of the Senior Center, a fun way to keep kids active over winter break, and a special holiday shopping event. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Senior Center Survey Survey on...
City refuse carts are shown sitting on cleared curbside spots among piles of snow.

Winter curbside collection tips

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

To ensure your curbside materials are collected safely and successfully throughout the winter season, follow these tips:

Place carts or containers on a solid surface for pickup, such as the end of your driveway or the edge of the right-of-way. Do not place carts on a snowbank or in the street. Have carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day for pickup. Do not overfill carts. City ordinance states the lids must be closed. Keep at least a 3-feet clear zone around each cart. Keep recycling materials loose—no plastic bags! Also, no glass or Styrofoam.

The City reminds...

City Council Vacancy Announced - Apply Now

Monday, November 21, 2022 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
City Council

On Nov. 9, 2022, Councilor Janice Weiner submitted her resignation to the Iowa City City Council following her successful election to the State of Iowa Senate. Councilor Weiner’s resignation is effective January 1, 2023.

The City of Iowa City City Council hereby gives notice that the position of Council Member of the City of Iowa City, Iowa will become vacant on Jan. 1, 2023, and that the Council intends to fill the vacancy by appointment at a special formal meeting of the Council, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City,...

Iowa City and University of Iowa police departments host winter clothing drive

Monday, November 21, 2022 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City and University of Iowa police departments are teaming up to host a winter clothing drive. The departments are collecting the following items in sizes ranging from newborn to adult:

Coats Gloves Hats Scarves Socks Snow pants Snow boots

All items should be new or gently used. Donations will be accepted daily until Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at the following locations:

Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington St. University of Iowa Police Department, 200 S. Capitol St., Suite 808 (Lower level of Old Capitol Town Center) Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St...

Video Update: ’Tis the Season, Recycle Holiday Lights, and Thanksgiving Schedule

Monday, November 21, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include fun holiday activities, how to recycle broken light strands, and the City schedule around the Thanksgiving holiday. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: ’Tis the Season ’Tis the Season

Iowa City Downtown District is celebrating the holidays with a month of...

A graphic that reads "recycle holiday light strands Nov. 21, 2022- Jan. 9, 2023."

Don't throw away holiday lights, recycle them!

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch

As we begin our holiday decorating for the season, remember you can recycle holiday lights in the Iowa City and Coralville area.

Recycle your burnt-out holiday lights at the following locations from Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 9, 2023:

Iowa City Locations East Side Recycling Center via Oil Recycling Shed or ReStore Donations (2401 Scott Boulevard SE) Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center via electronics recycling program (3900 Hebl Ave. SW) City Hall via bin located outside of main entrance (410 E Washington St.) Coralville Locations Hy-Vee (1914 8th St.) Hy-...

Be careful while you cook this holiday season

Friday, November 18, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

The holiday season is quickly approaching. As you prepare to share a meal with friends and loved ones, the Iowa City Fire Department would like to remind the community that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Review these safety tips from the Iowa City Fire Department and U.S. Fire Administration to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season:

Unattended cooking is the number one cause of cooking fires. Keep an eye on what you're cooking. Move things that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper, and...

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