Various public art structures are shown with text: Public art survey.

Help pick a new location for public art in Iowa City!

Friday, December 16, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Note: the survey is now closed. Thank you for participating!

The Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking feedback on eight potential locations for a future public art project.

Residents are asked to take an online survey and rank eight possible locations for a new public art project in Iowa City. The location with the highest score will be selected. A request for qualifications from artists who wish to be considered for creating the new piece will follow.

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Office of Equity and Human Rights to offer virtual training on opioids, overdose education and naloxone on Jan. 11

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Join the Office of Equity and Human Rights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from noon-1:30 p.m. for a free virtual program, "Opioids, Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution."

Participants will learn to:

Identify how opioids affect the brain Identify risk factors associated with - and strategies to reduce - opioid overdose Assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose Administer naloxone to reverse an overdose

The training will be led by Carrie Hough, PhD, MPH. Carrie is a Prevention Specialist at Community & Family Resources in Iowa City who facilitates trainings...

City reaches temporary agreement with H-Bar ownership; nuisance abatement process to continue

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 9:00am

On Dec. 12, 2022, the City of Iowa City agreed to a temporary injunction with the owners of H-Bar as part of ongoing efforts to address public safety issues at the establishment. The temporary injunction will cover operations at H-Bar until a permanent resolution can be reached.

Under the temporary injunction, H-Bar will:

Close at 2 a.m. No customers may be present after that time. Allow Iowa City police officers to enter H-Bar at anytime H-bar is open to the public to perform community caretaking functions.

A copy of the temporary injunction can be found...

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Update: Arrest made following incident at Court Street Parking Ramp

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 8:30am

Iowa City Police have made an arrest following Monday's incident at the Court Street Parking Ramp. Carldale D. Hunter, 33, faces the following charges:

Second-degree kidnapping Possession of a firearm by a felon Going armed with intent Domestic abuse while displaying a weapon Child endangerment

Copies of Hunter's charges can be found here . Hunter has been released from the hospital and is in custody at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. No other information...

Iowa City Police respond to armed robbery

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 12:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, Iowa City Police responded to an armed robbery in the area of West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court. The victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her vehicle had been stolen.

A description of a person of interest in the robbery and circumstances of the incident were similar to an armed robbery and kidnapping reported Monday morning to the Coralville Police Department.

The community is asked to exercise caution, particularly when entering and exiting their vehicles. Whenever possible, park in public and well-lit places...

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Iowa City Police respond to incident at Court Street Parking Ramp

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 2 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to a welfare check at the Court Street Parking Ramp bus depot. Information received by police indicated a man was possibly armed and that a woman and children were involved.

Responding officers encountered a man, woman, and children inside the bus depot. Upon seeing the officers, the man made threatening comments and fled with the woman into the parking ramp. Iowa City Police followed the man and woman into the ramp and attempted to establish communication with the man, who appeared to be armed and continued to make threatening...

A bus.

Downtown Shuttle to temporarily cease operating during UI Winter Break

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 3:30pm
Transportation

The free 4- Downtown Shuttle route will temporarily stop operation on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, for the University of Iowa winter break.

The route will start again on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, with the start of the University of Iowa spring semester. For up-to-date Iowa City Transit information, download and use the Transit App .

Gifts wrapped with reusable and recyclable materials are shown alongside text: reduce holiday waste this season.

Reduce waste this holiday season!

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The holiday season results in more trash than normal, which means more waste will be entering our landfill. The good news is that there are some easy ways to reduce holiday waste. Be part of the solution to lighten your climate footprint during this merry time by following these tips!

Green your tree

Artificial trees are reusable year after year and can make a big impact over time in reducing annual holiday waste. Or, get creative by making an upcycled “tree” with cardboard, books, wooden pallets, plastic bottles, and more.

Recycle holiday light...

Branches from a pine tree are shown alongside text: Winter Holiday Schedule.

Holiday schedule and closures for City of Iowa City

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, for the Christmas holiday, as well as Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for the New Year's Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will be collected on their normal days.

Other office closures and schedules for the holiday include:

Airport: Administration Office closed December 23-Jan 2. Jet Air (FBO) staffed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25, but will be available for a fee by calling 319...

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