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Iowa City Police Team up to provide a look "Behind the Badge" during 4-week program

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Daisy Torres

The Iowa City and North Liberty police departments, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, and University of Iowa Department of Public Safety are teaming up to offer a four-week course, "Behind the Badge."

"Behind the Badge" is designed to give interested community members an inside look at area law enforcement agencies and how they operate. Scheduled topics include K9 officers, bomb squad, special response team, and Crisis Intervention, as well as information from community partners. The course is an offshoot of the Community Police Academy, which will not take place this year.

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Portion of Iowa River Trail closed for debris removal

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub

A portion of the Iowa River Trail will be closed beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, to remove brush and downed trees.

The closure will stretch from just south of Napoleon Park to just south of McCollister Boulevard. This stretch of trail will be closed during work hours through the first week of February.

Portions of the Iowa River Trail north of this closure are already closed as the CRANDIC Railroad completes work on the truss bridge.

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Repair, upcycle, and reduce waste with upcoming series!

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Interested in learning how to repair, reuse, and upcycle stuff? Join us for this year’s Repair & Upcycle Series co-hosted by the City, Bike Library, Green Iowa AmeriCorps, and our Parks and Recreation Department.

Event topics will include:

Rag Rug Making Bike Repair Wine Cork Upcycling Clothing Mending Kitchenware Repairs And, more!

These events run from Feb. 3, to March 24, 2022. Some events will be held virtually, while some will take place in person.

In-person event requirements:

Registration is required for most...
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Virtual meeting to discuss Willow Creek Streambank Stabilization Project scheduled for Jan. 31

Monday, January 24, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Ben Clark
Engineering

The City’s Engineering Division invites Willow Creek Park neighbors to a public meeting to discuss an upcoming streambank stabilization project at the northeast corner of Willow Creek Park.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

The project includes the reconstruction of approximately 235 linear feet of streambank to address erosion issues and potential safety hazards.

How to participate

Those interested in participating can connect to the meeting here:...

One of the City's four electric buses is shown driving past City Hall during the winter of 2022.

Video Update: Electric Buses, Public Art Grants, and Freeze Fest

Monday, January 24, 2022 - 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 how Iowa City Transit is taking climate action, a grant opportunity for area artists, and a wintertime event for the whole family to enjoy. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Electric Buses Transit Adds Electric Buses...
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Iowa City sees decrease in shots fired incidents in 2021

Friday, January 21, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

While the City of Iowa City continues to be a safe place to live, work, and explore our vibrant community, it is not immune to acts of gun violence. Addressing gun violence is among the Iowa City Police Department's highest priorities and the department is pleased to report a decrease in confirmed criminal shots fired incidents in 2021 compared to the year before.

Here are the three-year gun violence statistics in the City:

Shots fired incidents

2019: 15

2020: 57

2021: 37...

Annual Long-term Debt Disclosure Report is now available

Friday, January 21, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s annual long-term debt disclosure report, which provides information on the City’s outstanding long-term debt, debt compliance, utility systems, debt statistics, and other relevant information is now available on the City’s website at www.icgov.org/budget .

This report is required by the City Council’s Debt Management Policy.

This information, along with the Iowa City’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), will be provided to the City’s bondholders and will be posted on the Electronic Municipal...

A promotion of the City Council Listening Post on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, via Zoom.

Online City Council Listening Post set for Jan. 31

Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
City Clerk

Two City Councilors will hold an online Listening Post from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

The Listening Post, featuring councilors Laura Bergus and Shawn Harmsen, will allow residents to voice their concerns on any local issue.

Council listening posts provide opportunities for the community to engage with City leaders on topics that are important to them in an informal setting. Two members attend each event and report back to the entire Council on what they have heard from the community during their discussion. All residents are encouraged to stop by to discuss any...

Iowa City Parks and Recreation seeks feedback on future of recreation facilities and programs

Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Brad Barker

Iowa City Parks and Recreation is requesting additional community feedback to help us reimagine recreation. A new comprehensive needs assessment survey on the future of recreation facilities and programs in Iowa City is now available for input. The information generated from this study will be used to create the Gather Here Recreation Master Plan. This plan will gather input from the public, examine existing facilities, and provide guidance for the future facility improvements and recreation programming in the following areas:

Existing recreation facilities ...

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Protect your pets during cold temperatures

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore

Bitterly cold temperatures are forecasted into Friday and will likely reappear throughout the winter. Iowa City Animal Services would like to remind the community that if temperatures are too cold for humans to be out in long, they're likely too cold for your pets, too.

If you're a pet owner, please consider these tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association :

Stay inside: Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. Cats...

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