Cause of Hieronymus Square fire determined

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Brian Greer

The Iowa City Fire Department has completed its investigation of the origin and cause of the Tuesday, March 5, 2019 structure fire at a construction site in Downtown.

The fire started at a construction site at Hieronymus Square, near the intersection of East Burlington Street and South Clinton Street Tuesday afternoon.

The investigation, which included interviews and a physical investigation, found that the fire started in a third-floor room on the north side of the building.

The room had a temporary 10' by 10' tent structure used as a warming area for combustible...

Block of Burlington St. closed Wednesday due to fire

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 9:15pm
Contact: 
Derek Frank

The 100 block of East Burlington Street will be likely closed all day Wednesday, March 6, 2019 and will have an impact on morning commutes throughout Downtown.

After a structure fire heavily damaged a construction site Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Burlington and South Clinton Street, Burlington will be closed between South Dubuque Street and Clinton.

The damaged construction project will be taken down Wednesday morning.

Traffic will be detoured onto Dubuque, Court and Clinton while the block is closed. All other streets will remain open in the Downtown...

Safe Swimming Community Day

Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty Parks and Recreation Departments to host Safe Swim Saturday

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 4:00pm
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Coralville and North Liberty Parks and Recreation Departments, is partnering to host a Safe Swim Community Day on Saturday, March 30, 2019, sponsored by MidWestOne Bank. Iowa City's portion will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St.

Each department will host a free swim lesson and safety talk for local youth. All participants will receive a Josh the Otter book, thanks to MidWestOne Bank.

Josh the Otter books intend to educate children and adults...

Ribbon cutting at the Senior Center will celebrate new food pantry

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 9:45am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach

The Iowa City Senior Center will celebrate the grand opening of the Simple & Free: Pantry Exchange food pantry with a ribbon cutting celebration at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Studies show that older adults are at a higher risk of being food insecure and the Simple & Free: Pantry Exchange will offer a place where members and neighbors can freely give and take non-perishable food items and personal items. The public is encouraged to utilize the food pantry by giving what they can and taking what they need.

The pantry is located on the ground level of the Iowa...

Due to Burlington St. structure fire, City announces closures and detours

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 12:00am
Communications

Due to a large structure fire Downtown on Tuesday afternoon, streets have been closed, bus routes have been rerouted and a parking ramp has been closed.

A fire at a construction site near the intersection of East Burlington Street and South Clinton Street started Tuesday afternoon.

East Burlington Street between South Clinton Street and South Dubuque Street will be closed overnight tonight. Due to the closure, bus routes will be detoured to East Prentiss Street and East Market Street. Several bus stops in Downtown will be missed.

The Court Street Transportation...

Graffiti found on Iowa City Church of the Nazarene

Monday, March 4, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Derek Frank
Communications

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the Iowa City Police took a report of graffiti at the Greater Iowa City Church of the Nazarene, 1035 Wade Street. The church had been spray-painted in several locations, which included various bible verses and swastikas. This crime is believed to have occurred between 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:15 a.m. on Sunday.

The Iowa City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone with information, or possible video, is asked to contact Iowa City Police at 319-356-5276.

Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is also offering...

Video Update: Public Art Program, Upcycling Convention, and more

Monday, March 4, 2019 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include a public input meeting on the future of the Public Art Program, an Upcycling Convention, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Public Art Program Public Art Input Meeting

Attend this...

Public hearing set for Fiscal Year 2020 budget adoption

Monday, March 4, 2019 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 03/04/2019 Contact: Jacklyn Budding, Budget & Compliance Officer Phone: 319-356-5063

Public hearing set for Fiscal Year 2020 budget adoption

The City Council has scheduled public hearings to discuss and adopt the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2019 Amended Budget on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall,...

Lakeside bus route detoured due to sewer line work

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Communications

The Lakeside bus route has been detoured due to sewer line work on Fairmeadows Boulevard.

Effective immediately, the Lakeside bus route will not service the bus stops located at:

Hollywood Boulevard and Delwood Drive (stop 7043) Hollywood Boulevard and Grantwood Street (stop 7044) Hollywood Boulevard and Fairmeadows Boulevard (stop 7045)

The detour is due to emergency sewer repair work taking place on Fairmeadows Boulevard between Highway 6 and Hollywood Boulevard.

Customers who normally catch the Lakeside bus route at these stops will need to catch their bus at:...

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