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Fall Activity Guide now available online; registration opens August 16

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Communications

Take a look at all the activities Iowa City's Recreation Division has to offer this upcoming season by checking out the 2022 Fall Rec Guide. The guide is now available online at www.icgov.org/Recreation.

Registration for fall classes and programs begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, both online and in-person, for Iowa City residents. Registration for non-residents begins on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

How to...
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Rochester Reconstruction Project set to begin Aug. 19; will require extended road closure

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Justin Harland
Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project

Weather pending, the initial road closure for the Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project is set to begin Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.

The project will Rochester from Ralston Creek to Windsor Drive beginning Aug. 19, as part of Stage 1 of the project. Work in that area is slated to last through Nov. 2022, with the road reopening for the winter season.

Different parts of Rochester from Ralston Creek to First Avenue will be completely closed to traffic at different times during the project. The project will be constructed in stages with the majority of the work occurring in the...

Video Update: Farmers Market Anniversary, Human Rights Awards, and more

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 7:00am
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 celebration of 50 years of the Iowa City Farmers Market, nominations for the Human Rights Awards, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Farmers Market 50th Anniversary 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Iowa City...
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Iowa City Police make arrest after robbery, standoff

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

At 6:04 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, Iowa City Police made a traffic stop in the area of South Riverside Drive and Highway 6 East. During the traffic stop, the driver- later identified as Rick L. Wappler, 41, of Wisconsin - indicated he was armed with a knife.

Wappler fled the scene in the vehicle and a pursuit involving Iowa City police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office ensued. The pursuit was ended due to the risk to public safety.

At 9:16 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash near 130 Highway 1 W. Witness descriptions matched Wappler and...

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Tower Place Parking Ramp closed for hourly parking beginning Monday, Aug. 8

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Parking

The Tower Place Parking Ramp will be closed for hourly parking beginning 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, to continue the ramp maintenance project. Repairs are expected to last for a week.

Permit parking will be available during this time, however drivers should pay close attention to the signed detours within the facility.

Alternative parking ramps for hourly parking include:

Dubuque Street Ramp, 220 S. Dubuque St. Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington St. Court Street Transportation Center, 150 E. Court St. Capitol Street Ramp, 220 S. Capitol St. Harrison Street...

City Soliciting Hunter Applications, Property Owners for Deer Bow Hunt as part of Iowa City’s Deer Management Program

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Zach Diersen

Hunters who are interested in participating in the City’s 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program can apply beginning August 8, 2022. Hunt rules and application forms are available on the City website at icgov.org/Urban-Bow-Hunt or at the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington Street. The application period will remain open until October 20, 2022.

The City of Iowa City’s 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program season will be held September 17, 2022 through January 10, 2023. The bow hunt is part of the City’s Long-Term Deer Management Plan...

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“Speaking of…” series features Greenwashing discussion August 15

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Zero Waste. Cradle to Cradle. Certified Plastics Neutral. With so many labels to signal a product’s eco credentials, how do you know which check out and which are merely marketing tools?

Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for an interactive discussion of the good, the bad, and the just plain complicated ecolabels popping up on consumer products, including a little label they both think is doing hero’s work to make recycling easier.

What: “Speaking of…Greenwashing” Online Discussion When: Noon, Monday, August 15, 2022...
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First Avenue and Scott Boulevard construction update; roundabout scheduled to open in September

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Justin Harland
Engineering

The construction of the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabout will continue through early September due to various delays associated with the project.

The City has been working with the contractor throughout these delays in order to reach completion as quickly as possible.

Upcoming intersection closure

Those traveling through the area can expect a complete closure of the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard intersection near the end of August prior to the opening of the roundabout. This closure will last a minimum of three days up to a maximum of seven days. Advance...

Now accepting nominations for Human Rights Awards

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its Annual Human Rights Awards.

The Human Rights Awards were created in 1984 to celebrate individuals, businesses, or organizations whose ongoing work, service, or contributions have positively impacted human rights either locally or abroad. A list of previous honorees can be found here .

Award Categories

The Isabel Turner Award : For working and...

Applications now open for the Iowa City Kids Market

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Michelle Wiegand
Communications

It’s back! Our annual Kids Market returns from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Kids ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate as a Kid Vendor during our 11th annual Kids Market. The event will take place outside of Chauncey Swan Park and Parking Garage, along East Washington Street, between Gilbert and Van Buren streets.

Participants will be allowed to sell items that they have crafted, grown, baked, or produced. Each vendor will be responsible for bringing supplies that they will need to set up a booth, which may include tables and chairs.

There will be...

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