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City urges residents to move cars off-street before snowstorm

Monday, December 19, 2022 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub

A snowstorm is slated to hit Iowa City this week, with the potential to bring large amounts of snowfall to the area.

The City is urging all residents to park their cars off-street so plows can efficiently clear roads of snow. If off-street parking is not available, residents should consider alternative parking arrangements. For example, ask a friend, neighbor, or family member who has off-street parking if you could park your vehicle there.

Vehicles can also be moved to a Downtown Parking ramp for...

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Armed robbery suspect in custody

Monday, December 19, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

Following the investigation into the Dec. 12, 2022, armed robbery near West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court, Iowa City Police have identified Dewayne K. Corely-Jones, 30, as a suspect in the case. Corely-Jones was captured in Illinois last week and upon his return to Iowa will face the following charges:

First-degree robbery First-degree theft Going armed with intent

Investigation into the Coralville incident is ongoing by the Coralville Police Department. Corely-Jones is currently in the custody of the Peoria County, Ill. Sheriff's Office. No other information is available at this...

Video Update: Insulation Grants, Winter Curbside Collection, and Holiday Schedule

Monday, December 19, 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 grant program to provide proper insulation for qualified homeowners, some tips for curbside collection during winter months, and where to find the City’s schedule for the upcoming holidays. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Insulation Grant...
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Help pick a new location for public art in Iowa City!

Friday, December 16, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Note: the survey is now closed. Thank you for participating!

The Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking feedback on eight potential locations for a future public art project.

Residents are asked to take an online survey and rank eight possible locations for a new public art project in Iowa City. The location with the highest score will be selected. A request for qualifications from artists who wish to be considered for creating the new piece will follow.

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Office of Equity and Human Rights to offer virtual training on opioids, overdose education and naloxone on Jan. 11

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Join the Office of Equity and Human Rights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from noon-1:30 p.m. for a free virtual program, "Opioids, Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution."

Participants will learn to:

Identify how opioids affect the brain Identify risk factors associated with - and strategies to reduce - opioid overdose Assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose Administer naloxone to reverse an overdose

The training will be led by Carrie Hough, PhD, MPH. Carrie is a Prevention Specialist at Community & Family Resources in Iowa City who facilitates trainings...

City reaches temporary agreement with H-Bar ownership; nuisance abatement process to continue

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 9:00am

On Dec. 12, 2022, the City of Iowa City agreed to a temporary injunction with the owners of H-Bar as part of ongoing efforts to address public safety issues at the establishment. The temporary injunction will cover operations at H-Bar until a permanent resolution can be reached.

Under the temporary injunction, H-Bar will:

Close at 2 a.m. No customers may be present after that time. Allow Iowa City police officers to enter H-Bar at anytime H-bar is open to the public to perform community caretaking functions.

A copy of the temporary injunction can be found...

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Update: Arrest made following incident at Court Street Parking Ramp

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 8:30am

Iowa City Police have made an arrest following Monday's incident at the Court Street Parking Ramp. Carldale D. Hunter, 33, faces the following charges:

Second-degree kidnapping Possession of a firearm by a felon Going armed with intent Domestic abuse while displaying a weapon Child endangerment

Copies of Hunter's charges can be found here . Hunter has been released from the hospital and is in custody at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. No other information...

Iowa City Police respond to armed robbery

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 12:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, Iowa City Police responded to an armed robbery in the area of West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court. The victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her vehicle had been stolen.

A description of a person of interest in the robbery and circumstances of the incident were similar to an armed robbery and kidnapping reported Monday morning to the Coralville Police Department.

The community is asked to exercise caution, particularly when entering and exiting their vehicles. Whenever possible, park in public and well-lit places...

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Iowa City Police respond to incident at Court Street Parking Ramp

Monday, December 12, 2022 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 2 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to a welfare check at the Court Street Parking Ramp bus depot. Information received by police indicated a man was possibly armed and that a woman and children were involved.

Responding officers encountered a man, woman, and children inside the bus depot. Upon seeing the officers, the man made threatening comments and fled with the woman into the parking ramp. Iowa City Police followed the man and woman into the ramp and attempted to establish communication with the man, who appeared to be armed and continued to make threatening...

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