Graphic for Trick or Treating.

Trick-or-Treat Night, Halloween events announced

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City will celebrate its official Trick or Treat Night on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. In the meantime, the Parks and Recreation Department has loads of other spooktacular fun planned for the season.

STEAM Halloween Parade and Carnival: Friday, Oct. 25

Tricksters of all ages are invited to meet at 6 p.m. at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr., dressed in their Halloween attire. Participants will then parade around the park and into the Mercer Park Aquatic Center for the carnival, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m....

Map of leaf vacuum zones in Iowa City.

City releases 2019 leaf vacuum program information

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Toni Davis

The Streets Division is preparing for this year's curbside leaf vacuum service. The first day of the program is Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.

Printed maps are available in City utility bills and also at City Hall, the Public Library, the Senior Center, and the Streets Division office at 3800 Napoleon Lane. Maps are also available online at www.icgov.org/leafvacuum .

Follow these tips for a smooth and efficient process.

Scheduling

The Leaf Vacuum Program will begin Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 in Zones 7 &...

Video Update: Your Best Lawn, Bike Iowa City, and more

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 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 a new rebate program that can help improve the health of your lawn, a website guide to all things bicycling in our community, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Your Best Lawn Your Best Lawn

Improve your lawn without emptying your wallet! Learn about a rebate...

Road closures for Greta Thunberg event in Iowa City on Oct. 4, 2019.

Greta Thunberg Iowa City visit: road closures, event information

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Communications

With Friday's visit from international climate change activist Greta Thunberg expected to draw thousands to Downtown Iowa City, the City of Iowa City has announced event details, road closures, and transit changes.

Event information

Thunberg and other climate activists are expected to speak to gathered audiences beginning at noon Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, on a stage located at the intersection of North Dubuque Street and Iowa Avenue.

The location was changed from the Pedestrian Mall to the intersection in order to handle a larger crowd.

The...

Logo for the Northside Oktoberfest.

Road closures, transit changes for Northside Oktoberfest

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The Northside Oktoberfest will close several streets to traffic for fall festivities that can be enjoyed by the entire community from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in the Northside.

All are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere and activities. Tickets are on sale for those planning to sample craft beers, cider, and wines. There's even Soda Fest for the kids.

Road Closures

Market Street, from Gilbert to Dubuque streets, and Linn Street, from Bloomington to Jefferson streets, will be closed beginning at midnight, Oct. 5, 2019. Streets will not...

Ped Mall Update: Construction is nearing completion

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Public Works

The Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project is on schedule to be completed this fall.

Crew members finished installing bicycle racks on the east and west end of College Street. City of Iowa City kiosks were installed on both ends as well.

Benches were installed on the west end. The stage area is finished and all brick pavers have been installed.

Work this week will focus on the College and Clinton streets intersection. The brick has been removed and will be replaced with full-depth concrete.

The next Ped Mall Renovation Project meeting will be held at 10 a.m....

Iowa City police officers talking to kids at a Coffee with a Cop event.

Coffee with a Cop comes to Starbucks this Friday

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 4:15pm

Whether you like straight coffee, an iced mocha, or espresso, you're welcome to meet with neighbors, friends, and police officers at Coffee with a Cop events this week.

Iowa City Police officers will have a Coffee with a Cop at two Iowa City Starbucks locations on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

9-10 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 11 Highway 1, near Fin and Feather. 11 a.m. to noon at the Starbucks located at 228 S. Clinton St, in Downtown Iowa City

There is no agenda scheduled. This is an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know police officers in a relaxed...

Apply for an open vacancy on Human Rights Commission

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

There is currently one vacancy to fill on the Human Rights Commission: an unexpired term, upon appointment, that runs until December 31, 2020.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.

The commission meets once a month for regularly scheduled meetings. Duties include:

Planning programs and activities designed to eliminate discrimination Educating the public about unlawful discrimination and civil rights Reviews and makes recommendations to the Iowa City City Council for funding selections on the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant

Those...

Video Update: Book Festival, Northside Oktoberfest, and more

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 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 the annual Iowa City Book Festival, Northside Oktoberfest, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: IC Book Festival Iowa City Book Festival

From author readings and panel discussion to film adaptations and a book fair, this week-long celebration of literature has...

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