Iowa City Police need your help following a robbery at McDonalds on Mormon Trek Blvd

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 1:59pm
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Communications

UPDATE - The Iowa City Police Department has released a photograph of the vehicle the suspect was believed to have driven to and from the site of the robbery.

On November 1, 2016 at 10:17 a.m., the Johnson County Emergency Communications Center (JECC) received a 911 call reporting a robbery had just occurred at McDonalds restaurant located at 2440 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City. Upon arrival by the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD), it was reported that a male subject entered the business, approached the cashier and made a demand for money. The suspect then fled...

Iowa City implements programs to advance social justice and racial equity

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 1:16pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City of Iowa City is implementing several social justice and racial equity efforts as part of the Iowa City City Council's strategic plan to foster a more inclusive and sustainable community.

Iowa City is one of the first cities in Iowa to include the advancement of social justice and racial equity in the City’s overall strategic plan, and in doing so, makes it a part of the City’s mission, values, and policies, Iowa City Equity Director Stefanie Bowers said.

"The City is able to make changes where needed, and measure...

Iowa City In Focus: Expanding Recycling in Iowa City

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 9:29am
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

The City of Iowa City is taking significant steps to reduce the amount of recyclable materials that end up in our landfill. Learn how four changes to the city code are promising to make a big impact on our community. A final reading of the waste reduction proposals is set for the November 15th City Council meeting.

Meet a homeowner who is hoping to have his house added to the National Register of Historic Places. Donald Black explains the historical and architectural significance of his...

Iowa City Update: Early Voting

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 8:52am
Contact: 
Ty Coleman
Communications

Beat the election day crowds by voting early ! Learn the different ways you can cast your ballot before November 8th. Plus, Your Voice, Your Vote offers a fun opportunity to teach your kids about democracy. Finally, back for a second year is the Witching Hour Festival , an exploration of the creative process.

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Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Schedule November 2 – November 7, 2016

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 7:58am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Schedule November 1 – November 5, 2016

Please be advised, the leaf schedule will be updated daily and subject to change at any time. If you would like to receive schedule updates via e-mail, visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions and subscribe under “Service Notices.”

With the additional leaves that have fallen & the opportunity to rake this past weekend with the nice weather, the Streets Division will see more leaf piles. More leaf piles will begin to slow progress through each route. We are doing...

Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Schedule October 28 – November 2, 2016

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 8:08am
Streets and traffic engineering

Please be advised, the leaf schedule will be updated daily and subject to change at any time. If you would like to receive schedule updates via e-mail, visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions and subscribe under “Service Notices.”

With the additional leaves that have fallen & the opportunity to rake this past weekend with the nice weather, the Streets Division will see more leaf piles. More leaf piles will begin to slow progress through each route. We are doing our best to estimate progress. Please check back daily as schedule...

Riverfront Crossing Information Open House

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

An informational open house meeting to discuss Phase 1 of the proposed Riverfront Crossings Park will be held Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. Phase 1 will focus on wetland creation.This meeting will showcase the most recent draft of the wetland design as well as look at the history of the site, the work that has been completed thus far, and the ecology information related to the site. Participants will be invited to peruse the information and provide verbal and written feedback. The public is encouraged to attend....

City Council schedules November 15 listening post

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 4:14pm

The fifth City Council listening post will be held in the lobby of the Senior Center, 28 South Linn Street, on Tuesday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Two Iowa City Council members will attend each listening post and those two members will report back to the entire Council. Members of the community are encouraged to stop by and meet with Council representatives to discuss any community issue. No formal agenda or presentation is planned.

The City Council of Iowa City approved the 2013 Equity Report Action Plan and five areas of focus for relationship building. The plan...

On Nov. 6, change your clocks and batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and review fire escape plans

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Brian Greer
Fire Department

Daylight Savings Time ends for the year on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at 2 a.m. When you turn your clocks back one hour to accommodate the time change, the Iowa City Fire Department reminds you to also change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Just this one little thing can help protect you and your family by reducing injuries or fatalities in the event of a fire.

There are two kinds of smoke alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires, while photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both...

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