Call for Volunteers: help move Rose Oaks tenants

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:12pm
Community volunteers are needed to help roughly 20 families move out of a low-income apartment complex in Iowa City that is closing for renovations.

The City of Iowa City provided funding to help Shelter House open an onsite resource center at Rose Oaks inside unit 1801, formerly a one-bedroom apartment. At the center, people have been able to fill out applications seeking aid for moving costs, utility and security deposits, rent and other assistance needed to secure permanent housing.

Staff members, in partnership with...

Iowa City to join cities nationwide for National Night Out August 2, 2016

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 11:22am
Police
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and across the nation, are invited to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

Many neighborhoods throughout Iowa City will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies as part of National Night Out .

National Night Out is designed to:

1) Heighten crime and drug prevention...

Party in the Park: July 14 at Court Hill Park

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 10:31am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Join in the neighborhood fun at the next Party in the Park, scheduled on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Court Hill Park, 2825 Friendship Street. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and from 6:30 to 8 p.m., enjoy live music from Loren and Margaret Brumm as well as games, arts and crafts projects, and ice cream. This is a no-fee event and is open to the public.

Party in the Park is sponsored by the City of Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Neighborhood Outreach Division. A party will be scheduled in a different Iowa City park each week through August 6, giving residents...

Update: Park Road construction and closure to begin Thursday, July 14, 2016

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 2:47pm
Contact: 
Melissa Clow
Part of Iowa City Gateway Project by Public Works
The closure of Park Road between Riverside Drive and the Upper City Park exit has been moved to Thursday, July 14, 2016 instead of Wednesday, July 13, 2016 .

The closure is necessary for work as part of the Iowa City Gateway Project , a flood mitigation effort that will elevate Dubuque Street while also raising and replacing the Park Road Bridge.

People will be able to access Upper City Park from Riverside Drive and Lower City Park...

Artists, crafters and upcyclers sought for “Rummage ReDux” exhibit

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 12:17pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Communications

It’s time for a “Dux-over” (pronounced “do-over” ) -- as in “Rummage ReDux,” where furniture, clothing, home décor and other items that have been recycled, reused, reinvented, or repurposed into “wow” will be showcased at the 2016 Rummage in the Ramp. Artists, crafters, upcyclers and other related Rummage ReDuxers are now being encouraged to submit proposals to display examples of their work and show others how a little creativity can convert old items into something more useful or visually appealing.

Selected proposals will receive a $100 commission to help fund the work...

Iowa City - Johnson County law officers work together on new initiative to reduce incarceration

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 8:40am
Communications

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Johnson County Jail Alternatives Coordinator Jessica Peckover, Iowa City Police Officer David Schwindt, and Shelter House Executive Director Crissy Canganelli attended the Data-Driven Justice Initiative meeting in Washington, D.C. in June.

Johnson County has joined the Data-Driven Justice (DDJ) Initiative recently launched by the Obama administration to reduce jail populations. The initiative seeks to use data and new strategies to divert low-level...

Temporary Closure: Woodside Drive

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 8:28am
Contact: 
Dave Panos
Public Works

Work on the Asphalt Resurfacing Project will temporarily close Woodside Drive near its western intersection with Oakcrest Street.

Work will begin Wednesday, July 13, 2016, weather permitting. The road should reopen to normal traffic, Friday, July 15. 2016. The closure is needed for pavement repair work along Oakcrest Street through the Woodside Drive Intersection.

Homes will still be accessible along Woodside Drive via Woodside Place. The eastern intersection of Oakcrest Street and Woodside Drive will not be impacted.

Weather permitting, on Wednesday July 13, 2016,...

Search process beginning for next Iowa City Police Chief

Monday, July 11, 2016 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
Communications
The process to find Iowa City’s next Chief of Police is getting underway.

Staff will spend the month of July finalizing a police chief recruitment profile that will be used throughout the estimated three to four month search process.

The City has engaged an experienced public sector executive recruitment firm to help guide the process. Representatives from Slavin Management Consultants will assist the City in...

Update: Senior Center reopens after power outage repairs

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 3:37pm
Contact: 
Michelle Buhman
Communications

The Iowa City Senior Center has re-opened following a weekend power outage.

All systems are now functioning after the center closed Sat. July 9 and Sun. July 10, 2016 for repairs. The Senior Center opened as usual Monday, July 11, 2016.

Original story:

The Iowa City Senior Center is closing for the weekend.

The facility is experiencing a power outage and will be closed Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2016. All programs are canceled and members will not have access to the building.

Crews are working on the problem and anticipate the facility...

Structure Fire at 519 Fairchild Street

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 8:27am
Contact: 
Eric Nurnberg
Fire Department

An Iowa City apartment took on roughly $60,000 in damage following a late night fire on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Fire crews responded at 10:35 p.m. to 519 Fairchild St., and found fire in a third-flood apartment unit. Crews quickly contained the fire and had it extinguished within 20 minutes. The only person inside at the time escaped safely.

Sixteen on-duty Iowa City firefighters responded along with the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Ambulance and Johnson Emergency Communications Center. Mid-American Energy also provided assistance.

The fire department...

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