A photo of Glendale Park's playground and swing set is shown.

Glendale Park improvements open house slated for May 13

Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on improvements at Glendale Park, 1250 East Jefferson Street.

The playground, new shelter, paved path, and creek access area are scheduled to be replaced in the spring of 2022. The public is invited to attend a public input open house from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Glendale Park. Masks are required for those in attendance.

Project consultants from Snyder & Associates will be present to answer questions and discuss project details with residents. Neighbors are encouraged to stop in...

Spring is yard sign season – make sure they are placed on your property and not in the public right of way

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Marnie Teagle
Communications

Whether it's for a garage sale, home rental, or political support, yard signs are a great way to share messages with neighbors. In Iowa City, residents must place these signs on their residential property. Be sure to follow these basic rules:

Signs must be on the resident's property – not within the right of way Signs on a corner lot cannot block the vision triangle of the street Public Right of Way

The strip of land between the street and sidewalk is called the public right of way and is technically City property. This area may contain water, sewer, gas, and other utilities below...

In-person Iowa City Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 1 at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

With flowers and trees blooming throughout town, it's time for a City spring tradition to begin: the Iowa City Farmers Market!

The in-person Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the first level of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. Due to the pandemic, all visitors to the market must wear a mask over their mouth and nose while in the ramp.

Masks are just one of the safety precautions the market is using this year:

The number of vendors present has been reduced. The number of people who can be in the ramp will be controlled at both the north and south entrances...
The project map for the Court Street Reconstruction project is shown.

City to host virtual open house for Court Street reconstruction

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Ethan Yoder
Part of Court Street Reconstruction Project by Engineering

Initial designs have begun on the Court Street Reconstruction Project, so make sure to attend a virtual open house to learn more about the planned improvements.

The City is hosting a virtual open house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 , to present the upcoming Court Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

A formal presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. The design consultant and City staff will be available to answer questions following the presentation.

The project includes the reconstruction of Court...

A map of the North Westminster Storm Sewer Upgrades.

Virtual meeting to discuss North Westminster Storm Sewer Upgrades scheduled for May 13

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Ben Clark
Engineering

The City’s Engineering Division invites residents to a public meeting to discuss upcoming storm sewer upgrades.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

The project involves upsizing the storm sewer on North Westminster Street from Washington Street to Bowling Green Place. Plans are currently in the design phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2022. Presenters will share information about the project, its impacts and timeline, and staff will gather feedback from neighborhood residents.

How to...

Video Update: Farmers Market, Transit Changes, and Summer Activities

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 6:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include the return of the Farmers Market, a virtual presentation on proposed transit changes, and registration for summer activities. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2021 Farmers Market In-Person Farmers Market

Things will look a little differently, but the Iowa City Farmers Market will return...

Graphic showing possible playground choices for the Ped Mall.

Update: Public input requested for new Ped Mall playground

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

Update: We've had numerous questions submitted through the public input survey on the proposed Ped Mall Playground. For your convenience, we've put together a FAQs document to help. Visit icgov.org/ParkProjects to view the FAQs.

Please submit your surveys by 5 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021. All survey responses will be made available on the website after the survey closes.

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on a new playground for the Ped Mall. The current playground is being replaced due to aging equipment and...

A graphic promoting the new urban revitalization plan.

New Urban Revitalization Plan introduced - find out if your property qualifies for new tax exemption

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Economic Development

If your commercial property is located in one of the qualifying areas, you may be eligible for a tax exemption.

The City of Iowa City announces a new Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan, which can allow a property tax exemption on the new value created by improvements to existing or new buildings, for qualifying properties within the area. Neither the value of the land nor the original value of the building is eligible for tax exemption, and only improvements generating at least a 15% increase in building value are eligible.

To be considered eligible for this...

Project 51 with a smiley face on planet Earth

Project 51: sharing 51 stories of hope on the climate change frontlines

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Climate Action & Outreach

As a part of celebrating Earth Day, the City's Climate and Outreach Office is unveiling Project 51: a collection of 51 bits of inspiration and good news on the frontlines of climate change.

Project 51 was created in celebration of the 51st Earth Day. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by climate news. Floods, wildfires, hurricanes – all occurring more frequently and on epic scales. Every headline is a reminder that the stakes are high and the consequences of inaction are dire. The time to act is now.

But the good news? People are taking action. Every day victories are won, great...

Community Connection: COVID-19 relief funds for renters and homeowners

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 5:30pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: COVID-19 relief funds for renters and homeowners

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause financial problems for many Iowans who have fallen behind on bills, rent, or mortgage. To help ease that burden, the...

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