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Update: Iowa City Police respond to report of suspicious male near school

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Update: Following an investigation, Iowa City police located the person who approached a group of children walking to school on Feb. 23, 2022. Police spoke with the man and believe his actions were not intended to cause alarm or be harmful.

Press release from Feb. 23, 2022:

At 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, Iowa City police responded to Lucas Elementary School, 830 Southlawn Dr., for a report of a suspicious male who approached a group of children as they walked to school.

The children reported they were walking in the area of Shamrock Drive and Arbor Drive...

Public information meeting for Court Street reconstruction held March 9, 2022

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Ethan Yoder
Court Street Reconstruction Project

Note: Since the meeting has already been held, a recording of the meeting is available to view via YouTube.

The City is hosting a virtual open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, to present the upcoming Court Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

A formal presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. The design consultant and City staff will be available to answer questions following the presentation.

The project...

Iowa City Fire Department announces new hires, promotion, and commendations

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 9:30am
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department welcomed two new firefighters during a badge-pinning ceremony at Fire Station 4 on Friday, Feb. Feb. 18, 2022. The department also announced a promotion and two commendations.

Firefighter Sal Aleto is from Creston. Aleto was hired for the position of firefighter and has been assigned to Shift A at Station 1. Firefighter Chris Kenly is originally from Southern California and previously served as a volunteer firefighter in Fairfield. Kenly was hired for the position of firefighter and assigned to Shift C at Station 1.

Firefighters Aleto and Kenly...

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City Council approves maximum property tax levy

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Finance

Iowa City Council conducted a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, where they approved setting the maximum property tax levy for specific levies for the FY2023 budget. The signed resolution can be viewed online.

For detailed budget information, visit www.icgov.org/budget.

Questions can be directed to Finance Director Nicole Davies at 319-356-5085 or email...

Video Update: One Book Two Book, Human Rights Youth Awards, and Root for Trees

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 7:15am
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 festival celebrating young authors and readers, nominations for the Human Rights Youth Awards, and a voucher program for Iowa City residents to purchase a new tree. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

Iowa City Update: One Book Two Book One Book Two Book

This annual celebration of children’s literature is back with...

Human Rights Commission selects Chair, Vice Chair for 2022

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 4:00pm
Equity and Human Rights

At its January 25, 2022 meeting, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission elected Jason Glass as Chair and Ashley Lindley as Vice Chair. Both Glass and Lindley have served on the commission since 2020.

“Part of being Chair is ensuring productive meetings and discussion, which I hope to do," Glass said. "More importantly, I want to engage our outstanding commissioners and the larger Iowa City community in finding ways to bring people together. In a time of so many divisions, we can help to bridge the divide.”

Glass is a Lecturer in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of...

Automated External Defibrillator

City of Iowa City accepts five AEDs in partnership with Rotary-Kerber HeartSafe Community

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 12:30pm

When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every moment matters. With each minute that goes by without intervention, the chances of survival decrease by 10 percent. Immediate CPR doubles or triples the chances of survival, but use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is even more effective in ensuring positive outcomes.

With that in mind, the Iowa City Fire Department is proud to partner with the Rotary-Kerber HeartSafe Community Campaign to install five AEDs throughout Iowa City. The Fire Department will also work with the...

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City names new Finance Director

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

The City of Iowa City has promoted its Assistant Finance Director and Controller to the position of Finance Director.

Nicole Davies has been employed by the City for the past eight years. She replaces previous Finance Director Dennis Bockenstedt, who vacated his position in December 2021. Davies has served as Interim Director since his departure.

“Nicole brings exceptional financial and team management experience to this vital leadership role,” City Manager Geoff Fruin said. “She has a long-term career history in professional accounting and finance work and has been a...

Youth Human Rights Awards

Human Rights Commission seeking nominations for Youth Human Rights Awards

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 8:00am
Equity and Human Rights

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

This annual event recognizes the contributions of youth who have helped to advance human rights causes locally or globally.

Examples of award-worthy activities include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting money for a Human Rights-related organization/cause

• Organizing a Human Rights-related activity

• Collecting food/clothing/personal hygiene items for local or national organizations

Awards criteria

Since the...

Video Update: Battery Recycling, Fire Chief Candidates, and Night of 1000 Dinners

Monday, February 14, 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 why it’s important to keep batteries out of the trash, the search for a new leader of the Iowa City Fire Department, and a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Battery Recycling Battery Recycling Program

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