Last week to take survey on potential public art projects

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

The Public Art Advisory Committee's (PAAC) survey on the future of Iowa City public art will be closing at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Please take the survey online .

The PAAC exists to administer the Public Art Program by determining the placement of public art, type of art to be used, artists to be engaged, oversight of gifts of art, and expenditures related to the Public Art program.

The PAAC has narrowed its focus to a group of public areas and general project types and hopes to prioritize the use...

Senior Center members are shown with produce grown from a garden.

Senior Center grows produce in Give Back Garden, gives food to those in need

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center (The Center) has found a new way to give back to community members in need: fresh produce from their Give Back Garden!

Earlier this year, The Center was gifted a community garden plot at Chadek Green Park, 1920 Friendship St. A team of dedicated volunteers made up of staff and Center members planted many different types of produce, and tended the garden throughout the summer.

In late August, the garden began to yield produce like tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and more.

All produce from the garden will be made available to...

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Arrest made in April 4 shots fired investigation

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 10:58am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Iowa City Police have identified the individual who fired shots in the 100 Block of South Clinton Street on Sunday, April 4, 2021. That person has been identified as Dupree Savon Thompson, 23, of North Liberty. Thompson was arrested in Black Hawk County, where he is currently being held on unrelated charges. He faces charges for the following offenses:

Intimidation With A Dangerous Weapon

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A graphic for holiday closures for the City of Iowa City.

Labor Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will be collected on Labor Day. See details below.

Airport: The administration office will be closed, but Jet Air (FBO) will be open regular hours.

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed.

Landfill and Recycling Center: Closed.

Library and Bookmobile: Closed.

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Video Update: Mask Order, Human Rights Awards, and more

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 6:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include a new order that requires face coverings to be worn in public spaces, how to nominate a person or organization for a Human Rights Award, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Mask Order New Face Mask Order for City of Iowa City

Due to the ongoing...

Poster for the film, "An Ordinary Hero"

Save the date: Freedom Rider, Civil Rights activist and Filmmaker to speak at Englert Theatre Sept. 22

Friday, August 20, 2021 - 1:50pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

In recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides of 1961, the Office of Equity and Human Rights has the pleasure of hosting Freedom Rider and Civil Rights Activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and her son, filmmaker Loki Mulholland, from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Englert Civic Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Seating will be limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event will be live streamed on Zoom. There is no cost to attend or participate.

The evening will include a film screening of "An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland...

Fiscal Year 2021 4th Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, August 20, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended June 30, 2021, is now available at www.icgov.org/budget . This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances.

The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget & Compliance Officer Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or...

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Friday, August 20, 2021 - 7:30am
Animal Shelter

Note: The dog's owner has been located. We appreciate the public's help.

On Aug. 18, 2021, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a person who was bitten by a large black and tan Doberman Pinscher wearing a silver-pronged collar. According to the information provided, the bite occurred at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, on the corner of Rochester Avenue and Scott Boulevard. The victim was jogging when they were bitten. The person walking the Doberman was a woman in her late 50s or early 60s.

Iowa City Animal Services is looking to locate the...

Mayor issues face covering order for City of Iowa City

Friday, August 20, 2021 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
City Council
Visit icgov.org/Coronavirus for more COVID-19 information.

Mayor Bruce Teague has issued an order that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Delta variant, every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering when in a public space.

The order will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. The order was extended indefinitely on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.

Every...

Mayor issues new mask order for City of Iowa City

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications

Mayor Bruce Teague has issued an order that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Delta variant, every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering when in a public space.

The order will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. The order will expire on Sept. 30, 2021, unless otherwise extended.

Every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth when in a public place as follows:

In public, as opposed to being in one’s place of residence, when one cannot stay six (6) feet away...

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