A box of household hazardous materials like paint and engine oil is shown.

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...

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Financial Report is now available

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended June 30, 2019 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...

Video Update: Dog Paddle, Kids Market, and more

Monday, September 2, 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 Dog Paddle at City Park Pool, how to register for Kids Day at the Farmers Market, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Dog Paddle Dog Paddle

Bring your four-legged friends to City Park for a pooch-only day at the pool! Learn how this fun event supports the Iowa City...

Landfill Hazardous Waste entrance

Pardon our construction!

Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Communications

The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center is excited to announce an upcoming minor construction project on the main office building. The project will extend the overhang where household hazardous materials (HHM) are received by appointment. This will allow customers to pull through more easily. During construction, HHM will be accepted by appointment on the back (east) side of the facility at the overhead door. Customers should use Lane #3 to pull around the building.

Please visit www.icgov.org/hazardouswaste for more...

Graphic for College Green Party in the Park at 4 p.m. Sept. 8, 2019

Enjoy a tailgating-themed Party in the Park at College Green on Sept. 8

Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Spend your September Sundays meeting and enjoying your neighbors during a special series presented by Party in the Park. The first event of the month will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at College Green Park, 600 E. College St. Enjoy a tailgating-themed party with free food, including hot dogs, giant yard games, and more.

An event will occur each Sunday in September. Each has its own theme and entertainment.

These parties are being hosted in neighborhoods with larger populations of student residents, and are an opportunity for neighborhoods to kick...

Bus routes to detour due to construction beginning Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Communications

Several eastbound bus routes will detour due to road work at the intersection of Washington Street and Gilbert Street effective Thursday, August 29, 2019. The affected bus routes are the outbound Southside Shuttle, outbound Court Hill, outbound Towncrest, outbound Night Towncrest and the outbound 7th Avenue. The Court Hill, Towncrest, Night Towncrest and 7th Avenue routes will detour using Clinton Street to Burlington Street instead of traveling eastbound on Washington Street. The Southside Shuttle will detour using Clinton Street to Jefferson Street to Dodge Street. The inbound trips of...

Governor Street bridge to re-open Saturday for UI football traffic

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 9:15am
Public Works

Fans from across the state will be celebrating the kickoff of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football season with a home game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

The influx of Hawkeye fans mean Iowa City residents should plan ahead when commuting this Saturday.

The Governor Street Bridge will reopen for traffic - but not to pedestrians- by Saturday. Plans are for the bridge to stay open until Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, when it will again close to complete work. The bridge is expected to be fully opened by Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

Residents should expect heavily increased...

Labor Day schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, for the Labor Day holiday.

Solid Waste: Refuse, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on Labor Day. Residents on the Monday route should have their materials at the curb by 7 a.m.

Transit: No bus service.

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

Animal Care and Adoption Center: Closed.

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Logo for the 36th Annual Iowa City Human Rights Awards Breakfast.

Submit your nomination for the 36th annual Human Rights Awards

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its 36th Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast.

Individuals, businesses, or organizations whose ongoing work, service, or contributions have positively impacted Human Rights either locally or abroad may be nominated in the following categories:

The Isabel Turner Award: For working for the rights of individuals to get fair and ethical treatment and/or volunteering time to an organization or business that works for these.

Rick Graf Award: For long-term commitment of...

Mock interview photo

Practice your interviewing skills at our upcoming event

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Communications

Bring a resume and come practice your interviewing skills! In return, you will receive immediate, constructive feedback during this mock interview training. You can also enjoy some snacks and enter to win a prize for Best Interview!

This training opportunity will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in meeting rooms A, B, and C of the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St.

At this event, we hope to help you prepare for the upcoming Job and Career Fair, sponsored by the City of Iowa City and Iowa Works, being held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept....

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