Local Food Fair and Taste of Market scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 14

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 2:36pm
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

Come and get a "Taste of Market," on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, 405 E. Washington St. Guitarist Rob Lumbard will perform live music, and market staff will grill and hand out free samples of in-season fruits, vegetables, and baked goods provided by Iowa City Farmers Market vendors.

This event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 7, but was postponed due to rain.

In addition to hosting "Taste of Market," the Iowa City Farmers Market and Field to Family will host a Local Food Fair the same evening, to showcase all the...

Dodge Street down to one lane for school water service work

Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 11:00am
Public Works

Dodge Street is down to one lane of traffic between Church and Fairchild Streets effective immediatetly.

This emergency lane reduction is necessary for contractors to work on the water service line to Mann Elementary School. It's anticipated that the work will be completed and normal traffic will resume by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 9.

Drivers should allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, use caution when driving through a work area.

For updated information on road work in Iowa City, visit...

Mayor’s Walk rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 12

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 4:25pm

Due to the chance of heavy rainfall this afternoon, the Mayor's Walk previously scheduled for Tues. Sept. 7 will instead take place on Monday, Sept. 12.

Mayor Jim Throgmorton will continue his series of neighborhood walks through Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. Monday’s walk marks his fifth event since April and will begin at 4:45 p.m. The Mayor’s Walks provide the Mayor with the opportunity to learn more about the City directly from the residents he serves.

Mayor Throgmorton will begin his walk at the Clinton and Washington Street Transportation Center, where he will...

Animal Service is looking for information about the owner of this pony

Animal Services needs help locating pony owner

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 2:43pm

Iowa City Animal Services needs help locating the owner of a wandering pony.

On September 6, 2016 Iowa City Animal Services responded to a report of a stray pony seen around the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Upon arrival, Animal Services was able to locate and impound the pony.

A veterinarian will examine the pony. It will then be housed off-site until ownership can be identified.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the ownership of the pony. If anyone has any information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to call Iowa...

Household hazardous waste collection scheduled Friday

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 12:56pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Landfill and Recycling Center

The City of Iowa City will sponsor a mobile household hazardous waste collection event from 8 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 in the parking lot of the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. Area residents who are served by the Iowa City Landfill, including Iowa City and other Johnson County communities, rural Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside, may bring in one box of household hazardous waste per household for disposal. There is no cost to participate.

Latex paint will not be accepted at this collection. For a complete list of items that can be dropped off, visit...

Historic Iowa City home considered for National Register

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 9:57am
Contact: 
Jessica Bristow
Neighborhood and Development Services

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A nearly 100-year old home located at 715 W. Park Road in Iowa City has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination will be reviewed by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) at their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Historic Preservation Commission Meetings are open to the public...

Iowa City Update - Cat stretches for a cause

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 4:41pm
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

A poor weather forecast has delayed the popular Taste of Market event at the Iowa City Farmers Market . Plus, cat stretches for a cause. See adorable kittens participate in an exercise class and it all benefits the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center .

Watch Iowa City Update, your source for news and information from the City of Iowa City.

Iowa City Police investigate assault

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 2:52pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

Iowa City Police officers are investigating after a man was allegedly assaulted with a bottle.

On September 2, 2016 at approximately 11:32 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Washington and Linn Streets for a report of a male victim who had just been assaulted. Upon meeting with the victim and witnesses, it was reported that the victim was approached from behind by a male suspect who subsequently struck the victim in the head with a bottle.

The suspect then fled the area, along with the group of individuals. The suspect is described as a white male,...

Public input meetings scheduled for two Iowa City parks

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 12:59pm
Parks and Recreation

Two public input meetings are scheduled in September to explore improvements to Cardigan Park, and Frauenholtz-Miller Park. The Cardigan Park meeting will inform the master plan for future park construction. Public input from the Frauenholtz-Miller Park meeting will help guide the park plan set for construction in spring 2017. Area residents are encouraged to attend.

Cardigan Park Master Plan Public Meeting Wednesday, September 7 5:15-7:15 p.m. Location: Cardigan Park, 500 Huntington Drive Event page: http://bit.ly/2bBIdzc

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Notice of September gym closures

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 12:57pm
Parks and Recreation

The gymnasiums at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym will be closed for scheduled maintenance beginning Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The Robert A. Lee gymnasium, game room and racquetball court will be closed until Sept. 19 for waxing, and Scanlon gym will be closed through the end of the third week in September as the floor is sanded and refinished. Project timelines may vary due to humidity levels. Check for alerts and updates on the status of the closures on our website: www.icgov.org/pr .

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