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Iowa City Police Department announces new hires, Life Saving Commendations

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City Police Department welcomed a new officer and recognized two officers for their life-saving efforts during a ceremony Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Emma Harvat Hall.

Officer Jordan Schuck is from Fort Madison. Officer Schuck has a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and previously served with the Johnson County, Kan., Sheriff's Office. Office Schuck is a certified peace officer in Kansas and will go through the process to be certified in Iowa.

Officers receive Life Saving Commendations...

Yard signs are shown.

When using yard signs, make sure to keep them out of the right of way

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

Whether it's for a garage sale, home rental, or political support, yard signs are a great way to share messages with neighbors. In Iowa City, residents must place these signs on their residential property. Be sure to follow these basic rules:

Signs must be on the resident's property – not within the right of way Signs on a corner lot cannot block the vision triangle of the street Public Right of Way

The strip of land between the street and sidewalk is called the public right of way and is technically City property. This area may contain water, sewer, gas, and other utilities below...

A map of the City High Homecoming Parade route.

Expect travel delays during City High Homecoming Parade

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:00pm
Communications

The City High School Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The parade route will begin at Mercer Park, 2701 Bradford Dr., and proceed west on Bradford Drive to First Avenue. The parade will then travel north on First Avenue to Bates Field where it will end. Traffic will not be allowed on or across the route once the parade begins. Drivers traveling in the area are encouraged to use an alternate route as delays are expected.

City of Iowa City seeking property owners for deer bow hunt

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Zach Diersen
Communications

With the City of Iowa City's 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program underway, the City is still seeking private property owners interested in allowing approved hunters on their land. Hunter applications are also still being accepted.

Participation in the bow hunt is only allowed on private property when conducted by the property owner or approved hunters with permission from the owner. Private property owners who wish to provide land for approved hunters to bow hunt upon may contact the City’s Hunt Coordinator Lt. Zach Diersen at 319-356-5276 or...

Video Update: Your Best Lawn, Refocus Film Fest, and more

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 7:30am
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 rebate program that improves your lawn and benefits the environment, an amazing new film festival happening in our community, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Your Best Lawn Your Best Lawn

Make your lawn greener, healthier, and environmentally-friendly...

A winner of a 2020 Historic Preservation Award is shown: 314 S. Summit St.

Attend the 39th Annual Historic Preservation awards Sept. 22

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Jessica Bristow
A winner of a 2020 Historic Preservation Award is shown: 314 S. Summit St.

Each year, the City’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of Historic Preservation host the Historic Preservation Recognition Program to acknowledge property owners, consultants, contractors, craftspersons, and community organizations for their preservation efforts and completion of historically appropriate projects.

This year marks the program's 39th year. The recognition event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Iowa City Public Library's Meeting Room A, 123...

City of Iowa City recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Communications

During the Sept. 20, 2022, City Council meeting, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation can be found here.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept...

Transit interchange moved to Court Street Sept. 23-24

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Iowa City Transit will move the transit interchange to Court Street between Clinton and Dubuque streets at the beginning of the service day Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

The change will be in effect Friday through Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Normal service will resume Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

This change accommodates the Summer of the Arts' Soul and Blues Festival, which runs Friday through Saturday in Downtown Iowa City.

Transit detour announced due to Kickoff 2 Kinnick

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm

Iowa City Transit routes will detour due to the Kickoff 2 Kinnick race from 5:45 a.m. until approximately noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

The 12 - Highway 1, 10 - West Iowa City, and 8 - Oakcrest bus routes will use the home football game detour routes due to the lane reductions in place for the event.

Iowa City Transit will not service the UIHC campus, Melrose Avenue, Hawkins Drive, or Newton Road during this time Saturday. Customers needing to access the UIHC campus prior to noon Saturday should use the bus stop located at Benton Street and Streb Street (stop #8125)...

Kickoff to Kinnick 5K is Saturday, Sept. 24; be aware of travel impacts during the event

Monday, September 19, 2022 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

The Kickoff to Kinnick 5K race will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The race begins near Carver Hawkeye Arena and ends at the 50 yard line of Kinnick Stadium. The course will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event will take runners and walkers along the following route:

Hawkins Drive Second Street First Avenue/Mormon Trek Boulevard Melrose Avenue

While all streets will remain open during the race, there will be some lane reductions along the route. Drivers should be aware of extra pedestrian traffic the morning of the race and give themselves more time to reach their...

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