New holiday schedule for curbside collection this year; Christmas tree pickup begins

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

A new schedule for curbside recycling and garbage collection will be in place for the 2020 Christmas holiday and 2021 New Year’s holiday. Routes normally collected on Fridays will instead be picked up a day early, on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, and Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in addition to Thursday's normal routes. Please have items to the curb by 7 a.m.

Christmas/Holiday trees

Natural, unflocked holiday trees may be brought to the curb for collection at any time. Remove all decorations first and do not place your tree in a plastic bag.

However, due to the New Year's holiday,...

Video Update: Restructuring the Police, Social Justice Grants, and more

Sunday, December 20, 2020 - 7:30pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include how you can provide feedback on a plan to restructure the police, a grant opportunity to enhance social justice and racial equity in our community, and more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Preliminary Plan to Restructure Police...
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City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and FY2021-2023 Financial Plan is now available

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Dennis Bockenstedt

The City of Iowa City's proposed FY2022 Budget and FY2021-2023 Financial Plan is now available to review on the City’s website by visiting this link .

A copy of the proposed budget is on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, and the Iowa City Public Library, which are currently closed to the public because of COVID-19. Copies are available to view by appointment by calling the City Clerk at 319-356-5043 or emailing kellie-fruehling@...

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Parks announces tree removal and replanting at various locations

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Tyler Baird
Parks and Forestry

Parks announces tree removal and replanting at various locations

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will be removing trees in several areas from now until spring. Please be advised that work can be delayed or shifted to future years depending upon other immediate priorities or inclement weather.

Court Hill Park, Normandy Drive neighborhood, Sturgis Ferry Park, and Rocky Shore Drive will all be impacted. Tree removals will begin as the ground freezes and will mainly consist of Ash trees beginning to fail due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), trees damaged by the Derecho...

Community Connection: Holiday Lights are a safe, fun way to celebrate

Thursday, December 17, 2020 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Holiday Lights

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.

While the holidays are going to be a little different during the pandemic, enjoying holiday lights is a safe and fun activity for the entire family to enjoy. Watch to learn about some of the best and brightest displays around town. Our guests for this...

City releases preliminary plan to accelerate community policing; seeks feedback from the public

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 11:30am
Part of Black Lives Matter Movement & Systemic Racism by Communications

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, the City of Iowa City released a preliminary plan to restructure the Police Department towards community policing. The full preliminary plan is available on the City’s website at www.icgov.org/preliminaryplan .

The document includes a...

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Partial trail closure at City Park scheduled for Dec. 16, 17

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 4:00pm
Streets and traffic engineering

A section of trail at City Park, 200 Park Road, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, and Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, as City crews conduct tree work in the area.

The impacted section is part of the Iowa River Trail just north East Park Road and the Park Road Bridge. Work should be concluded by Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

Video Update: Small Business Assistance Program, Winter Break Tips, and more

Monday, December 14, 2020 - 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 grant funding to help keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic, some helpful reminders for anyone leaving town over winter break, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Small Business Assistance Program Small Business...
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Clear your sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall in Iowa City

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Neighborhood and Development Services

A reminder, sidewalks must be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended, for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians.Those who do not remove snow and ice may be fined.

Sidewalk policy

Property owners are responsible for the ice and snow removal from all sidewalks that abut their private property.

The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared down to concrete. Renters should check their leases to see if their landlord has transferred the responsibility of snow and ice removal to them.

Clearing curb ramps...

What to do before leaving town for winter

Friday, December 11, 2020 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

Winter break is not normal this year due to COVID-19, but some may still be leaving Iowa City over the holidays. If you're leaving town for an extended period, be sure your vehicle and home are in order before you leave. Avoid expensive fines and inconvenient issues by taking these four steps:

1. Move your car off the street

Vehicles parked on the street must be moved every 48-hours to avoid a citation. If you plan to be out of town for more than two days, move your vehicle off the street. Vehicles that do not move face ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense.

If a...

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