A map showing the trail closure between Court and Gustav in Iowa City.

Trail between Court and Gustav to close for maintenance

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 9:30am
Parks and Recreation

A portion of a trail between Gustav and East Court streets will be closed beginning Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 for maintenance.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation, along with the Streets Division, will be conducting tree clearing along the creek drainage-way between East Court and Gustav Street beginning on Thursday, weather permitting. The trail will be closed during this time.

Work should last approximately seven days if weather cooperates. Trail users can detour on Lindeman Drive or Charles Drive to bypass the work area.

The project will promote drainage and reduce...

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Hours expanded for household hazardous materials drop-off at Landfill

Monday, December 30, 2019 - 1:45pm
Resource Management

Starting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, the operational hours at the Landfill and Recycling Center's household hazardous materials facility will be expanded. Also, residents will no longer need to make appointments to drop-off materials.

The facility, located at 3900 Hebl Ave. SW, will now accept materials on a walk-in basis at anytime between 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Small businesses will still need appointments. Please call 319-887-6160 for more information.

For more information, visit icgov.org...

Video Update: Budget Sessions, Holiday Tree Collection, and more

Monday, December 30, 2019 - 6:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include opportunities to follow along with the City budget, how to easily get rid of your holiday tree, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Budget Sessions Budget Process

Watch to learn the different ways you can follow along as the...

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Join City Council for 'Breakfast on a Budget'

Friday, December 27, 2019 - 2:45pm
City Manager's Office

Help kick off the City's annual budget process over breakfast.

Join the City Council and staff for a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Meet and mingle with council members over coffee, juice, and food.

The public is encouraged to stay for a budget overview provided the City Manager’s Office to learn more about this year's budget and how it impacts Iowa City.

Budget Sessions

The public is welcome to attend the following budget work sessions:

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, from 8 a.m...
A map that shows where trail work will happen in Iowa City on Dec. 30, 2019.

Part of Iowa River Trail near Benton Street to close for maintenance

Friday, December 27, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

A part of the Iowa River Trail just north of the Benton Street Bridge, and east of Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice, will be closed Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, to allow for trail maintenance.

The closure of part of the trail, and part of the conjoined Ned Ashton Park, is expected to last through Monday, weather permitting. Trees will be removed for maintenance of utilities and infrastructure.

Compost your Christmas tree!

Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Resource Management

Crews will collect natural Christmas trees at the curb on your regular collection day.

Residents who receive City of Iowa City garbage, recycling and organics (yard waste and food waste) service should place their natural trees at the curb on their regular collection day. Trees will be collected at no additional charge, and then composted at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center.

Before placing trees at the curb, be sure to:

Remove all decorations including ornaments, lights and garland Do not put the tree in a plastic bag

This service is only for natural...

Video Update: Holiday Schedule, Winter Break Camp, and more

Monday, December 23, 2019 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include City services impacted by the holidays, winter break camp for kids, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2019 Holiday Schedule Holiday Schedule and Closures

Learn which City services and departments will be impacted by the upcoming holidays...

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View the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and FY2020-2022 Financial Plan

Friday, December 20, 2019 - 9:30am

The City of Iowa City's proposed FY2021 budget and FY2020-2022 financial plan are now available.

View the documents online at icgov.org/budget , or in hard copy inside the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., or at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St.

Budget Work Sessions:

The City Council has scheduled the following work sessions to discuss the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 proposed budget:

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, starting at 8 a.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall at...

City parks reopen to normal hours Monday following deer management operations

Friday, December 20, 2019 - 8:00am

All City parks which were closed from 3 p.m. to dawn will be reopened to their normal hours on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, after initial deer management operations were conducted for the last three weeks.

In order to reduce the deer population, White Buffalo, Inc. was hired to strategically and professionally carry out sharpshooting measures. A selection of parks were closed from 3 p.m. to dawn those three weeks to allow sharpshooting.

Since their operations have concluded for the calendar year, the below parks will be open for their normal hours starting Monday:

Thornberry...

Year-end CAFR financial report now available

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 1:15pm
Finance

Iowa City's annual year-end financial report, which provides information on actual income, incurred expenses, and financial position through the end of fiscal year 2019, is now available at icgov.org/budget . Compilation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is required by the Iowa Code.

The 150-page report will be reviewed by the City Council and submitted to the City's bond holders.

It will also be forward to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration for an award in government financial...

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