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City Council adopts Accelerating Climate Actions Report

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 9:15am
Climate Action & Outreach

The Iowa City Council unanimously adopted the City's Accelerating Climate Actions Report at their Tuesday, April 21, 2020 formal meeting.

The 41-page report outlines how the City can accelerate its Climate Action goals, including decreasing CO₂ emissions throughout Iowa City from 2018 levels of 1,020,073 Metric Tonnes to 756,091 by 2030. The final goal is for Iowa City to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The full report can be read online...

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Senior Center offers 'cheesy' shirts to celebrate Older Americans Month

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.

The month of May is a special time to recognize these contributions as we observe Older Americans Month. This year, the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is commemorating Older Americans Month through the sale of limited-time apparel to celebrate those who have “Aged In Iowa”.

The “cheesy” shirts and tote bags are a fun way to embrace Iowa roots,...

Community Connection: Refugee and Immigrant Association works to bridge barriers during pandemic

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Refugee and Immigrant Association

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being informed is a crucial component to slowing the spread of this rapidly-evolving virus, but for many residents, language can be a barrier to receiving guidance. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Jean Paul, Executive Director of the Refugee and Immigrant Association, to learn how the organization is working to keep community members informed...

Where MidAmerican construction will take place near Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge.

MidAmerican Energy work will impact Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge access Monday, May 4

Friday, May 1, 2020 - 3:15pm
Parks and Recreation

Starting Monday, May 4, MidAmerican Energy will begin replacing three power poles near the west end of the Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge. The work will impact trail access in this area as follows:

Pole 1: Work begins Monday, May 4, and should be complete on Tuesday, May 5. Trail will be closed immediately adjacent to Pole 1. The Iowa River Gazebo (ramp and stairs) and the Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge will remain open.

Pole 2: Work expected to begin Wednesday, May 6, and be complete on Friday, May 8. Trail will be closed from Pole 2 to top of ramp on north side of the Iowa...

City shares CDC recommendations in multiple languages

Friday, May 1, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The City of Iowa City strongly encourages residents to take preventative measures to protect themselves from COVID-19. In an effort to make sure all of our community members are aware of what steps can be taken, we've recorded video messages in several different languages. These contain recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Spanish , Mandarin ,...

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City of Iowa City earns Aaa bond rating

Friday, May 1, 2020 - 12:00pm
Finance Administration

Moody's Investors Service has awarded the City of Iowa City the highest credit rating possible, an Aaa bond rating, for its outstanding general obligation debt. The City has maintained an Aaa rating since November 1973. The top tier Aaa rating ranks Iowa City among the most financially stable cities in the state of Iowa and the nation.

The Moody’s rating is used by banking authorities and investors to evaluate the potential risk of loans, bonds, and other financial transactions with municipalities and other governmental entities. A top rating by Moody’s, a global market rating...

Annual water quality report now available online

Friday, May 1, 2020 - 8:45am
Water

The City of Iowa City has posted its latest water quality report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to its website at www.icgov.org/ccreport . The 2019 report indicates that Iowa City drinking water far surpasses all federal and state drinking water quality standards.

Iowa City’s water supply is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Since 1999, the EPA has required municipalities to report to its residents each year on the quality of its drinking water...

Community Connection: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics responds to COVID-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. As the state's largest, most comprehensive hospital, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is at the heart of the fight against the coronavirus. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with CEO Suresh Gunasekaran about testing criteria, patient capacity, and...

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Library Closure Update

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Elsworth Carman

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa City Public Library announces these updates:

The downtown library building will remain closed to the public until further notice. There will be no in-person library programs, public meeting room use, or ICPL Bookmobile service until possibly mid-August.

Starting Monday, May 4, library staff will resume answering phone calls to 319-356-5200 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Due dates have been extended through July 15 for everything borrowed from the library. Please keep library items until the library reopens....

Community Connection: Domestic violence awareness and resources available during a pandemic

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 7:15pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Preventing Domestic Violence During a Pandemic

Community Connection is a video series that highlights community response efforts to the COVID-19 outbreak. Sadly, the stress factors of a crisis are often the cause of a spike in domestic violence. Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, and Sergeant Scott Stevens,...

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