The City’s ninth annual award-winning recycling program, Rummage in the Ramp, got underway over the weekend, but there’s still another full week of opportunities to donate, shop, and enjoy the event! Stop by the lower level of Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, between the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center parking lot and City Hall during these dates and times to donate items or shop for bargains or things you need:

Rummage in...

The meeting of the Telecommunications Commission that had been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 in the City Cable TV office has been cancelled ​ due to a lack of quorum.

At 3:47 p.m. on Friday, July 24, the Iowa City Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire in the University of Iowa Chemistry Building, 251 N. Capitol Street. Initial reports were that there was an active fire in one of the labs and the sprinkler system had been activated.

Three engines, one ladder truck, one quint and the Battalion Chief responded for a total of 16 personnel on scene. A callback of off-duty Iowa City firefighters was made to handle other calls in the City.

The sprinkler system worked properly and held the fire in check until fire personnel arrived...

The Johnson County Ukelele Social Club will bring their special brand of music to the next Party in the Park, scheduled Thursday, July 30 at Creekside Park, located at 1858 7th Avenue Court. Friends, family and neighbors are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to the park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for live music, games, arts and craft projects, and ice cream. Neighbors will also be able to participate in a “Design Jam” with Backyard Abundance to review new concept designs for the park garden.

This is a no-fee event and is open to the public.

Party in the Park is...