Public invited to open house to view Downtown, Northside design guide proposal

Friday, October 30, 2015 - 8:57am
Development Services

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) and the City of Iowa City have partnered on the development of a set of guidelines that will serve as a design guide for storefronts and signage in the Downtown District and the Northside. The design guidelines promote restoration of architectural features and set clear standards for signage, outdoor patios, and other creative design opportunities.

The two groups are now inviting businesses, building owners, and the public to an open house to hear a brief presentation on the guidelines, review the draft proposal, and provide feedback for City...

New Public Art Matching Fund Program announced

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

The City of Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) announces a new program that provides up to $2,000 in matching funds for public art projects. Funded through the Iowa City Public Art Program, visual, audio, or performance-based art such as sculpture, murals, performances, readings, interactive exhibits, video projections, soundscapes, spoken word, and other mediums will be considered.

To be eligible, proposals must be for projects that will be publicly accessible and viewable within Iowa City city limits. Art may be displayed or performed on private property with property...

Iowa City Transit to resume service to stop #7124 at Eastdale Plaza effective Friday, October 30

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Transit

Effective on Friday, October 30, Iowa City Transit buses will resume service to stop #7124 located at Eastdale Plaza due to the completion of a construction project.

For more information, please contact the Transportation & Resource Management Department at 319-356-5151 or visit us on the web at www.icgov.org/transit .

UI School of Music Presentation at ICPL

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 10:59am
Iowa City Public Library

David Gier, director of the University of Iowa School of Music, will update the progress of the Voxman Music Building during a lunchtime presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Monday. Nov. 2, in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. A sack lunch from Mama’s Deli & Catering will be provided to the first 50 people.

This presentation is part of the Library’s Music is the Word series to welcome the School of Music to downtown Iowa City. The school is expected to open in the fall of 2016, adding to the community’s vibrant local music scene...

Election day voting schedule

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 10:59am

The City Council election is November 3, 2015, and four Council seats will be on the ballot. All Iowa City voters will have the same contests on the ballot, and may vote on both of the district races and the at large race.

Person wishing to vote early may do so in person at the Auditor's Office, 913 South Dubuque Street weekdays 7:45 - 5:30 through Monday, November 2.

In addition satellite voting is available at the following locations:

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Fountain Lobby Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Iowa City...

Leaf removal on some one-way streets scheduled Nov. 3

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 9:09am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City's leaf vacuuming program will be operating on some one-way streets next Tuesday, Nov. 3, requiring the Streets Division to utilize a police escort. The following streets are scheduled for pick-up:

Market Street: South side, odd-numbered properties Jefferson Street: North side, even-numbered properties Dodge Street: East side, even-numbered properties Governor Street: West side, odd-numbered properties Clapp Street: West side, odd-numbered properties

To ensure the pick-up of your leaves, have piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Leaves should not be...

Three jack o'lanterns lined up in a row

Trick-or-treating in Iowa City is this Saturday, Oct. 31

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 4:36pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

Iowa City’s Trick-or-Treat Night will take place this Saturday, Oct. 31 from dusk to 8 p.m. Trick-or-treaters and their chaperones are reminded to take extra safety precautions on Halloween, as kids will be hitting the streets around the same time that Hawkeye fans will be exiting the Iowa - Maryland football game at Kinnick Stadium. The football game begins at 2:30 p.m. that day.

Neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity of the stadium are located in the community of University Heights, which has moved its trick-or-treat night to Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Iowa City...

ICPL Weekly Calendar: October 31 to November 13, 2015

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 2:39pm
Iowa City Public Library

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October 31, 2015

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Popo's Halloween Puppet Festival

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Room A

Staff or Desk Contact: Children's Desk

Contact Phone: 319-356-5200

Open to the public Open to the public

Details: Our annual puppet festival is back for another year of raucous fun! Jack has climbed to heights he never dreamed of, but will be be able to make it home? Join Elsenpeter Marionettes and their classic European style marionettes from 11-11:45...

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