Community Connection: Root for Trees program provides financial incentive to plant trees

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 7:45pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Root forTrees

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. In this episode, Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with Assistant City Manager Ashley Monroe and Recreation Superintendent Brad Barker to discuss the new Root for Trees discount program. Learn...

Graphic for Halloween Drive-In on Oct. 30, 2020.

Enjoy the Halloween season with a drive-in movie experience at Mercer Park

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Load up the car and step back in time at Halloween at the Drive-In, presented by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. This nostalgic experience will offer residents a free and socially distanced, family Halloween-themed outing that is sure to entertain.

A double feature of Halloween movies will be presented, with the first showing aimed at a younger audience. Gates will open at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Hotel Transylvania.” Later, “Goosebumps” will follow with gates opening at 8:05 p.m. for the 8:35 p.m. showing.

The drive-in...

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Mayor declares October 12, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples' Day

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Iowa City.

A growing number of local governments have recognized that, as our understanding of history changes, so must our commemorative events. In the proclamation signed at the Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, City Council meeting, Mayor Teague encouraged schools to include the teaching of Indigenous Peoples' history in its curriculum and encouraged businesses, organizations, and institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Learn more about...

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Iowa City Police respond to shots fired

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Paul Batcheller
Police

On Oct. 5, 2020, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to the area of Mormon Trek Boulevard and Walden Road in Iowa City for several reports of shots fired. One unoccupied vehicle parked in the area of Clearwater Court and Bittersweet Court was damaged by gunfire and several shell casings from a handgun were found nearby. Officers did not receive any reports of anyone injured by the gunfire, however at least one vehicle was damaged as a result. There is no suspect information, and no additional information will be released at this time.

This incident is being...

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Fire Department takes part in Fire Prevention Week

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 4:45pm
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department is taking part in Fire Prevention Week, running Sunday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020.

This years campaign is "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen." The ICFD will work to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen.

Cooking is the no. 1 cause of house fires and fire-related injuries, with unattended cooking being the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Some tips on how to prevent kitchen fires include:

Stay in the kitchen when you are frying...

Traffic Alert – Bloomington Street

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 3:45pm
Engineering

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, Bloomington Street will be closed to westbound traffic between Linn and Dubuque streets. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

Also, beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, Bloomington Street will be closed to eastbound traffic between Linn and Dubuque streets. It is anticipated that normal traffic will resume by the end of the day on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

These lane reductions are necessary to facilitate pavement repairs in connection with the 2020 Asphalt Resurfacing...

Root for trees logo.

Iowa City offers new Root for Trees program to provide cost-friendly tree planting

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City is introducing a new “Root for Trees” program, offering vouchers subsidizing the cost of trees planted on residential properties. Root for Tree Vouchers, obtained from the City via simple application, are valid for 50% of the cost of retail purchase price of one tree, up to $125 (a $250 tree). Vouchers for an additional discount off retail price are available for income-eligible households. The Root for Trees program runs from October 15, 2020, to May 15, 2021, while funding and supplies last.

Learn how you can participate

Iowa City residents who would like to plant a...

Covid

Update: Governor's order closing bars due to COVID-19 ends

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

Update: The Governor's order to close bars in Johnson County expired at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

The Governor stated that social distancing should be maintained at all bars. The wearing of face coverings should be maintained at all bars while customers are not eating or drinking, per the City's face covering ordinance .

Issued 09/30/2020: On Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, the Governor extended the closure of bars in Johnson County until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The...

Video Update: Halloween Safety Tips, Library Lobby Grab & Go Service, and more

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 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 guidelines to stay safe this Halloween, a new way to pick up materials from the Library, and much more. Click the image below to watch.

Iowa City Update: Halloween Safety Tips Halloween Safety Tips

With concerns about COVID still high, the Johnson County Public Health Department is sharing some...

The new Streets Building.

Guided by Iowa City’s Climate Action goals, new City Public Works facility receives Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design award

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Ron Knoche
Public Works

On Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, the City of Iowa City received a letter announcing they had received an Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design award for the new Iowa City Public Works Facility. The City moved into the new building on December 30, 2019. Located at 3810 Napoleon Lane, the 85,257 sq. foot building houses the Streets and Traffic Engineering Division and Water Division Distribution Team of the Public Works Department.

The award program and key features of the new building

The Excellence in Energy Efficient Design award program recognized outstanding efforts in reducing...

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