A portion of the Iowa River Trail will be closed beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, to remove brush and downed trees.

The closure will stretch from just south of Napoleon Park to just south of McCollister Boulevard. This stretch of trail will be closed during work hours through the first week of February.

Portions of the Iowa River Trail north of this closure are already closed as the CRANDIC Railroad completes work on the truss bridge.

The City’s Engineering Division invites Willow Creek Park neighbors to a public meeting to discuss an upcoming streambank stabilization project at the northeast corner of Willow Creek Park.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

The project includes the reconstruction of approximately 235 linear feet of streambank to address erosion issues and potential safety hazards.

Those interested in participating can connect to the meeting here:...

While the City of Iowa City continues to be a safe place to live, work, and explore our vibrant community, it is not immune to acts of gun violence. Addressing gun violence is among the Iowa City Police Department's highest priorities and the department is pleased to report a decrease in confirmed criminal shots fired incidents in 2021 compared to the year before.

Here are the three-year gun violence statistics in the City:

Shots fired incidents

2019: 15

2020: 57

2021: 37...

Two City Councilors will hold an online Listening Post from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

The Listening Post, featuring councilors Laura Bergus and Shawn Harmsen, will allow residents to voice their concerns on any local issue.

Council listening posts provide opportunities for the community to engage with City leaders on topics that are important to them in an informal setting. Two members attend each event and report back to the entire Council on what they have heard from the community during their discussion. All residents are encouraged to stop by to discuss any...