Video Update: Household Hazardous Materials, Bookmobile, and more

Monday, January 6, 2020 - 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 changes to make it easier to dispose of household hazardous materials, how to follow along with the ICPL Bookmobile, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Household Hazardous Materials Household Hazardous Materials

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Map of Iowa Ave. closure from Riverside to Madison.

Road Closure – Iowa Avenue

Friday, January 3, 2020 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Engineering

Weather permitting, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, Iowa Avenue will be closed to traffic from Riverside Drive / Highway 6 to Madison Street.

This closure will allow for repair work to be completed on the CRANDIC Railroad overpass on Iowa Avenue. It is anticipated that Iowa Avenue will reopen to normal traffic by the end of the day on Friday, Jan. 10. However, the westbound lanes of traffic will be closed again on Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 17.

Motorists are to take note of this work and seek an alternate route during this time period. As always, caution...

organics carts

Keep your carts out: yard waste pickup delayed

Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Resource Management

Pickup of yard waste by City of Iowa City crews has been delayed due to the New Year’s Day holiday and high usage of yard waste and organics carts by curbside customers.

The delay means customers whose refuse is picked up on Thursdays can expect their yellow-lid yard waste and organics carts to be picked up on Friday instead. Garbage and recycling pickup is still running on time.

City staff urges residents to keep their yard waste at the curb until it is picked up.

Please direct any questions to Patricia Fossum at 319-356-5466 or...

Bruce Teague is sworn-in as mayor.

Bruce Teague chosen as City's mayor

Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
City Clerk

Members of the City Council have determined that At-Large Council Member Bruce Teague will serve as Iowa City’s Mayor.

Teague succeeds Jim Throgmorton, who had served as Mayor for four years before deciding not to run for re-election.

Council members voted 5-2, during a special session that started at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2020.

The Council also selected At-Large City Council member Mazahir Salih to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. She replaces Councilor Pauline Taylor.

In Iowa City, the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are determined among the City Council, not the...

A map showing the trail closure between Court and Gustav in Iowa City.

Trail between Court and Gustav to close for maintenance

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 9:30am
Parks and Recreation

A portion of a trail between Gustav and East Court streets will be closed beginning Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 for maintenance.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation, along with the Streets Division, will be conducting tree clearing along the creek drainage-way between East Court and Gustav Street beginning on Thursday, weather permitting. The trail will be closed during this time.

Work should last approximately seven days if weather cooperates. Trail users can detour on Lindeman Drive or Charles Drive to bypass the work area.

The project will promote drainage and reduce...

The Household Hazardous Materials facility is shown.

Hours expanded for household hazardous materials drop-off at Landfill

Monday, December 30, 2019 - 1:45pm
Resource Management

Starting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, the operational hours at the Landfill and Recycling Center's household hazardous materials facility will be expanded. Also, residents will no longer need to make appointments to drop-off materials.

The facility, located at 3900 Hebl Ave. SW, will now accept materials on a walk-in basis at anytime between 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Small businesses will still need appointments. Please call 319-887-6160 for more information.

For more information, visit icgov.org...

Video Update: Budget Sessions, Holiday Tree Collection, and more

Monday, December 30, 2019 - 6:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include opportunities to follow along with the City budget, how to easily get rid of your holiday tree, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Budget Sessions Budget Process

Watch to learn the different ways you can follow along as the...

Logo for Breakfast on a Budget.

Join City Council for 'Breakfast on a Budget'

Friday, December 27, 2019 - 2:45pm
City Manager's Office

Help kick off the City's annual budget process over breakfast.

Join the City Council and staff for a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Meet and mingle with council members over coffee, juice, and food.

The public is encouraged to stay for a budget overview provided the City Manager’s Office to learn more about this year's budget and how it impacts Iowa City.

Budget Sessions

The public is welcome to attend the following budget work sessions:

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, from 8 a.m...
A map that shows where trail work will happen in Iowa City on Dec. 30, 2019.

Part of Iowa River Trail near Benton Street to close for maintenance

Friday, December 27, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

A part of the Iowa River Trail just north of the Benton Street Bridge, and east of Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice, will be closed Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, to allow for trail maintenance.

The closure of part of the trail, and part of the conjoined Ned Ashton Park, is expected to last through Monday, weather permitting. Trees will be removed for maintenance of utilities and infrastructure.

Compost your Christmas tree!

Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Resource Management

Crews will collect natural Christmas trees at the curb on your regular collection day.

Residents who receive City of Iowa City garbage, recycling and organics (yard waste and food waste) service should place their natural trees at the curb on their regular collection day. Trees will be collected at no additional charge, and then composted at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center.

Before placing trees at the curb, be sure to:

Remove all decorations including ornaments, lights and garland Do not put the tree in a plastic bag

This service is only for natural...

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