Schedule for the 2020 Party in the Park event series

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Communications

Edit: Due to increases in cases of COVID-19 throughout the area, Party in the Park events for June 25 and July 2, 2020, have been canceled. The status of future Party in the Park events will be announced at a later date.

Connect with friends, family and neighbors this summer at our Party in the Park event series. Happening on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m., each week will feature a variety of live music, games, and arts and crafts. Party in the Park gives residents a chance to enjoy their summer evenings outdoors with friends and family while exploring the City’s many...

Community Connection: Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County helps renters navigate financial hardships

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Housing Trust Fund

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. The financial impact of COVID-19 is putting many Iowans at risk of losing their home. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Ellen McCabe, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, about how the organization is working to prevent that from happening.

For all Iowa City COVID-19 news updates and resources, visit...

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Emily Edrington
Senior Center

AARP Tax Aide Program Not Expected to Resume at The Center this Summer

Based on current public health guidance and due to the uncertain timing of the Iowa City Senior Center's phased reopening, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will not be able to resume services at The Center prior to the July 15 federal tax filing deadline. We encourage those who still need to file a tax return this year to make alternative arrangements.

Here are some tips and suggestions related to tax filing: If you expect to get a tax refund (not owe the IRS), you have up to three...
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Governor removes 50% capacity rule for businesses

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Doug Hart
Police

The Governor has ordered that, starting 8 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, some businesses no longer need to restrict capacity to 50% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses such as restaurants, bars, movie theaters, entertainment venues, fitness centers, and others will still have to maintain social distance measures of at least six feet, according to the Governor's latest orders .

Public gatherings such as parades, festivals,...

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City Manager releases statement on Black Lives Matter movement and commitment to change

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

The world changed on May 25, 2020, when George Floyd was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by police officers. George Floyd and his family deserve justice. More importantly, George Floyd and his family, along with the entire Black community across this globe deserve tangible change from their government. The ensuing protests and demonstrations have already had a profound global, national and local impact. The Black Lives Matter movement is finally getting the attention that is long overdue.

I have been in the city management profession for 16 years. My job as City Manager is...

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City receives $3 million grant for new electric buses

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Mark Rummel
Transportation

The City of Iowa City Transportation Department has received a $3,017,280 grant from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) in order to acquire new electric buses.

The grant, which was announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, means that the City will be able to replace some diesel buses that are currently in use throughout the community.

The grant Iowa City received is just one of the 41 projects that received a total of $130 million from the USDOT's Low- or No- Emission Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure for the purchase or lease...

Community Connection: African American Museum of Iowa to host virtual Juneteenth Celebration

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Virtual Juneteenth Celebration

Community Connection is a video series that highlights different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Juneteenth Celebrations in both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids had to be canceled. Thankfully, the African American Museum of Iowa is offering a virtual event. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Executive Director LaNisha Cassell about the importance of this day...

City set to launch new land management and permitting software June 23

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Danielle Sitzman
Development Services

The City of Iowa City is taking the next steps to improve customer service, transparency and innovation in land management, licensing and permitting.

On June 23, 2020, the City will launch a new software platform called EnerGov, replacing the existing system that had been in place for nearly 30 years. The new platform will improve efficiency by increasing the types of permits that people can apply for online. Staff will also be transitioning applications, fee payments, requests for inspections, plan reviews, and provide detailed permit status updates online.

During this...

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Iowa City Police respond to shots fired

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Jerry Blomgren
Police

On Monday, June 8th, 2020, at approximately 11:27p.m., Iowa City Police officers responded to reports of possible gunshots being heard near 2516 Clearwater Ct. There was no indication that any people were injured during this incident and no reports of injuries have been made.

No arrests have been made and this incident is under investigation.

Iowa City Police are asking for the public's help to identify anyone involved with this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Jerry Blomgren at 319-356-5276.

Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also...

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