Community Connection: Night of 1,000 Dinners celebrates women, raises funds for food banks

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Night of 1000 Dinners

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

Celebrate International Women's Day by taking part in the...

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Virtual environmental education resources now available

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

A new web page dedicated to free environmental education resources is now available to teachers, students, and community members seeking to learn about the environment, waste reduction, and ways to protect our planet. View the Environmental Education web page here: https://www.icgov.org/education .

The page is organized into two main sections: community resources and school resources. Community resources are most helpful to life-long learners and community groups. School resources are most helpful to students and teachers....

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MPO invites public to comment on Johnson County transportation matters through online survey

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Kent Ralston
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County

The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) is in the process of developing its next long-range transportation plan, Future Forward 2050: Connecting Communities. This plan will help guide metropolitan area decision-making regarding transportation improvements and investments extending 25 years into the future. The plan considers all modes of transportation and makes specific recommendations for transportation projects and funding for the communities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights and portions of unincorporated Johnson County....

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Crews to tow parts of Iowa, Jefferson, College, Washington, Prentiss, Dubuque, Clinton streets for snow plowing

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City will tow vehicles to allow plows to clear the entire width of the street beginning at 7 a.m. on both Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.

During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited in posted areas. Vehicles that are not moved will be towed. Crews will post 'No Parking Due to Maintenance' signs at least 48-hours in advance, beginning Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

UI students and general public, please take note, and seek alternative parking during this time.

Tow Schedules

Crews will begin at 7 a.m. on both days. Vehicles should be...

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Update: Charge filed in the Feb. 12, 2021 homicide investigation

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 4:15pm
Police

Sammy Imaedeen Hamed, 22, of Iowa City has been charged with Murder in the 1st Degree for the death of Quincy Russom. This matter remains under active investigation by the Iowa City Police Department, the Johnson County Attorney’s Office, and the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The formal complaint can be viewed online .

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The...

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Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, for snow removal

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Crews will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City overnight Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, beginning at 2 a.m. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Towing will impact the following streets: Prentiss to Market, Madison to Gilbert, as well as N. Clinton Street from Market to Church. The parking in these areas are metered spots, which do not permit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Follow all posted parking signs to prevent your vehicle from being towed.

Vehicles can be moved to a Downtown Parking ramp , or to on-street parking...

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Sunday's snowfall means sidewalks must be cleared once again

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Neighborhood and Development Services

The latest snowstorm in February ended at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Thank you to all of our residents who have cleared the sidewalks of snow and ice throughout the season. A special thanks to all who take care of neighbors who need a hand.

Snow and ice removal

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and those who require sidewalk access for their commutes, snow should be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended.

With temperatures rising above freezing in the day, and cooling back down...

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Celebrate International Women's Day with Night of 1000 Dinners on March 10

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 8:45am
Equity and Human Rights

Night of 1000 Dinners, a virtual community celebration of International Women’s Day, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, via Zoom. The event is hosted by the Johnson County Chapter of the United Nations Association and 21 co-sponsoring organizations.

International Women’s Day honors the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. The Johnson County celebration will recognize three local organizations founded by, led by, and/or serving women who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The groups to be honored are the Domestic Violence...

Video Update: Iowa City Artists Registry, Tate Arms Mini-Documentary, and more

Sunday, February 21, 2021 - 7:45pm
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 new online portal for local artists, the story of how the Tate Arms house played a critical role in the fight against housing discrimination, and more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Artists Registry Iowa City Artists...
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City hosts 'Climate Action and Communities of Color' event

Friday, February 19, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

During the last week of Black History month, the City will host a virtual discussion on how race plays a role in climate change and climate action across the globe.

The Climate Action and Outreach Division and the Office of Equity and Human Rights will host "Climate Action and Communities of Color," a virtual conversation with Richard Mabion and Ayman Sharif, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

Mabion is the founder and CEO of Building A Sustainable Earth Community, a Kansas City-based organization focused on supporting and fostering leaders of color in the climate...

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