The month of July marks National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. To help drivers keep their vehicles safe, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its annual Vehicle Theft Prevention Campaign during July. In 2020 alone, more than three quarters of a million vehicles were stolen in the United States, costing vehicle owners more than $7 billion.

Vehicle theft is serious business. In the United States in 2020:

Passenger cars made up more than 74% of all stolen motor vehicles. Only 56.4% of all stolen motor...

Moldy bread, sour milk, and wilted veggies — these are all common outcomes of buying too much food. Reduce food waste at home and save money by following our easy, simple tips on how to shop to reduce food waste.

Before you head to the store… Shop your kitchen. Inventory which food items you already have in the refrigerator and pantry to avoid buying duplicates. Make a list. What meals or dishes do you plan to make this week? Identify which ingredients you will need and add them to the list. Eat a snack or meal. Avoid grocery shopping when hungry as you are more susceptible to impulse...

In an effort to streamline services and allow for social distancing when appropriate and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Iowa City Police Department on July 1, 2022, launched the Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS).

DORS is an online reporting tool that allows community members to report non-emergency offenses that have occurred with no known suspects. Those incidents include:

Harassment

Theft

Theft From a Motor Vehicle

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts

Trespass

Vandalism/Criminal Mischief

Using DORS eliminates the need to...

High temperatures are here, and that means extra stresses on the electrical grid: air conditioners increasing demand and transmission lines losing efficiency. What’s this got to do with coal usage? And how can you help reduce demand?

Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for an interactive discussion of some cool solutions for these seasonal challenges, including why this might be the best time of year to think about a heat pump for your home.

What: “Speaking of…Summer Energy Use” Online Discussion When:...