Design with a butterfly on it for Monarch Festival.

Float like a butterfly to the Iowa City Monarch Festival Aug. 25

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 9:00am
Climate Action & Outreach

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, and help celebrate the beautiful Monarch Butterfly!

The fourth annual Monarch Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at a new location: the Iowa City Municipal Airport, Hangar L72,1801 Riverside Drive. The event is being held as part of the Iowa City Optimist Club's Annual Pancake Breakfast.

All are invited to attend the free festival where you can view Monarchs in various lifecycles, along with a collection of bees and other pollinators.

The event will feature a variety of craft activities, a photo booth, snacks, a...

'Iowa City Matters' podcast spotlights accessibility and inclusivity

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 10:30pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

How can we make our community more accessible and inclusive for all people? That's the topic of the latest episode of the City's podcast, Iowa City Matters . This program offers an in-depth platform to inform residents about civic and community topics that impact their lives.

From infrastructure and buildings to programming and activities, when accessibility and inclusivity are considered in all aspects of our...

Mercer Park Aquatic Center closed Thursday-Sunday

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Mercer Park Aquatic Center will be closed Thursday, July 25, 2019, through Sunday, July 28.

This closure is due to the relocation of the Iowa Swimming Inc (ISI) Long Course State Championships from the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. The swim meet's location change was caused by unforeseen circumstances at the UI pool. Thursday morning swim lessons at MPAC are moving to City Park Pool (200 Park Road). City Park Pool and the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pools will be open as regularly scheduled.

A car shown on surveillance tape at night.

ICPD investigates multiple vehicle vandalisms

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Police

On July 23, 2019, Iowa City Police officers took numerous reports of car vandalism throughout Iowa City.

At the time of this release, officers took 17 separate reports of car windows broken out that were apparently shot with the use of a BB gun or pellet gun.

The Coralville Police Department responded to similar calls throughout the early morning hours and report approximately 37 vehicles with car windows were shot out.

The attached photo is of a vehicle captured on surveillance video that is suspected of being in involved in the vandalism.

The Iowa City...

A story wall in Downtown Iowa City.

Installation of 'A Mark was Made' story wall completed as part of Ped Mall project

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 10:00am
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Communications

A story wall entitled "A Mark was Made" has been recently installed in the Black Hawk Mini Park area of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The wall illuminates the impact that 17 Iowa Citians have had on the City from the 1830s until today.

The piece is located in the southwest corner of the Black Hawk Mini Park of the downtown Pedestrian Mall. it is adjacent to the Paul Hellen Building, which houses the Iowa Artisans Gallery, and the 110 S. Dubuque Street building, home to Buzz Salon.

The wall was created to become an evolving acknowledgement celebrating the leadership,...

Ped Mall update: progress made despite heat

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan

Despite sustained high temperatures, work continued smoothly in the Ped Mall Improvements Project last week.

From the playground, east to the west entry into the Iowa City Public Library, PCC sub slab was installed. Work continued on the planter walls and earthwork for the PCC slab.

Next week, PCC sub slab will be placed at the east end along with the installation of soil within the finished planters. On the west end, placement of the story wall foundation will continue. The story wall on the west end of the Ped Mall will feature the work of Iowa City poet Marvin Bell. Work...

Graphic for Party in the Park at Cardigan Park

Party in the Park Presents: Camping Fun at Cardigan Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Bring the family out for a camping themed Party in the Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Cardigan Park.

Stop by the park, located at 500 Huntington Drive, to enjoy live music, camping themed crafts, and a variety of outdoor games and toys.

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! The evening’s entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature live music performed by Keystone Carport, a local acoustic band.

The camping-themed crafts will include making colorful lanterns using tissue paper, plastic bottles, and lights. Another craft will...

Animal Services seeks help locating dog’s owner after bite

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Animal Shelter

Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a woman who was bitten by a dog Wednesday, July 17, 2019. They are asking for the public’s assistance in locating its owner.

At 11:15 p.m. that day, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of an adult woman who was bitten by a dog. According to the information provided the victim, she was at the Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St., talking to a white male with a gray pit bull puppy. As she was petting the dog, she was bitten on the arm. Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination of the...

Video Update: Rummage in the Ramp, ADA Celebration, and more

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 7:45am
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 start of Rummage in the Ramp, a celebration in honor of the 29th anniversary of the ADA, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2019 Rummage in the Ramp Rummage in the Ramp

This week-long resale event is about to kick off! Find out how you can drop off or purchase a variety of...

Rummage Redux

Get your DIY on with Rummage Redux contest

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 1:30pm
Landfill and Recycling Center

Like to reupholster chairs and repaint household items? Do you find creative ways to repurpose everyday items?

Then the Rummage ReDux Challenge is just the event for you. Transform items found at the City's Rummage in the Ramp from simply serviceable to boisterously beautiful, while competing against other participants.

The contest is simple: take an item you find at Rummage in the Ramp -which runs from Thursday, July 25, 2019 to Saturday, August 3 in the second floor of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp- repurpose, refresh, or reimagine the item and enter it into the contest...

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