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City provides tips for new renters in Iowa City

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Tracy Hightshoe
Neighborhood and Development Services

Each year, Iowa City sees a new population of first-time renters move into the community.

Moving to your own apartment for the first time is a big deal. To assist with this next step, the City created a new webpage dedicated to those who are renting here for the first time. The page contains resources and tips from City employees from various departments, and covers what should be considered before, during, and after moving into a rental property.

Make your first apartment living experience a great one...

Art Is Ageless: auction to benefit Senior Center

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Jessica Simon
Senior Center

Find the perfect piece of artwork for your home or office, discover the talent of local artists, and celebrate art while supporting a good cause.

Community members are invited to attend the Art is Ageless exhibition and fundraising auction hosted by the Iowa City Senior Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

The auction will showcase a variety of work donated by two local artists: Linda D. Brown and the late John “Big John” Birkbeck. There will be live entertainment, a dessert bar, and complimentary beer and cider samples from Big Grove Brewery, Wilson’s...

Graphic for Brookland Park Party in the Park, from 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.

Enjoy a tailgating-themed Party in the Park each Sunday in September

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

Spend your September Sundays meeting and enjoying your neighbors during a special series presented by Party in the Park.

From 4-5:30 p.m. each Sunday, one City park will host a bevy of activities, games, entertainment and more. This year, the theme is tailgating, so families and people of all ages can enjoy free food, yard games, corn hole, sponge toss, and Hawkeye crafts.

Below are the three remaining Sunday Party in the Park locations with a rundown of entertainment at each:

September 15: Brookland Park, 550 Greenwood Drive. Entertainment includes the Iowa City blues...
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Tips for storm debris cleanup in Iowa City

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan

Storms rolled through Iowa City Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, bringing with them wind and rain that knocked down tree branches and limbs throughout the City.

Forestry staff is not able to remove debris on private property. Homeowners and landlords are advised to contact a private tree company if assistance is needed.

Residents can report downed trees and large branches impacting the public right-of-way using the ICgovXpress mobile app, online at www.icgov.org/ICgovXpress , or by calling 319-356-5000.

The app is available for...

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center closed for temporary planned power outage

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has closed for Tuesday, September 10, 2019, due to a planned power outage.

The outage is expected to last most of the day, with business returning to normal Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Animal Center staff asks that all licenses and normal business be conducted on Wednesday.

Woodside Place closed for resurfacing work

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Woodside Place has been closed from Greenwood Drive to Woodside Drive for resurfacing work.

Weather permitting, it is anticipated that Woodside Place will reopen to normal traffic by Monday, September 23, 2019.

Effective immediately, the inbound Oakcrest and Night/Weekend Oakcrest bus routes will detour due to the work.

The following bus stops will be temporarily out of service due to the road work:

Woodside Place and Greenwood Drive (stop 8120) Greenwood Drive and Benton Street (stop 8121) Benton Street and Seville Apartments (stop 8122) Benton Street and...

Ped Mall Update: Linn Street to reopen to traffic

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Public Works

South Linn Street should reopen to traffic next week as the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project moves closer to completion.

On the east end of the project last week, bricks have been laid all the way to South Linn Street. Most plants and trees have been planted as well.

This week, more benches will be installed in the area, along with pavers, planters, and some final sidewalk work.

Most fences should be moved past the west Ped Mall entrance of the Iowa City Public Library this week. If weather cooperates, construction will enter its final stage on the east part of...

Video Update: Jingle Cross, Pet Licenses, and more

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 7:00am
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 Jingle Cross & World Cup of Cyclo-Cross, how to register your pet, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2019 Jingle Cross Jingle Cross & World Cup of Cyclo-Cross

Get ready for three days of exciting races, fun events, and family-friendly activities during this annual...

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Household Hazardous Materials collection event scheduled for Friday at East Side Recycling Center

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center will sponsor a mobile household hazardous materials collection event from 8-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE in Iowa City. There is no cost to participate.

Residents of Iowa City and other communities in rural areas of Johnson County, as well as residents of Kalona and Riverside, may dispose of one box of household hazardous materials per household.

Accepted items include:

Oil-based paint Household cleaners Non-alkaline batteries such as rechargeable or cell phone batteries...

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