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Iowa City Police Department issues statement on June 3, 2022, arrest

Sunday, June 5, 2022 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

At approximately 11:41 p.m., June 3, 2022, Iowa City Police Officers were on foot patrol in 100 Block of South Clinton Street. A woman, later identified as 22-year-old Daria D. Brown, of Iowa City, was observed hitting the windows of a bar after being denied entry due to her level of intoxication. Brown was placed under arrest for public intoxication.

Brown resisted arrest and assaulted three Iowa City Police Officers during the incident. While being placed in a patrol vehicle, Brown grabbed an officer's Taser and attempted to disarm the officer. After being placed under arrest,...

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Iowa City Police Department conducts death investigation

Friday, June 3, 2022 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

On Tuesday May 31, 2022, the Iowa City Police Department was contacted for a welfare check on 22-year-old Alexandria Eipert. As a result of joint efforts between ICPD and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Eipert's body was recovered on June 2.

Eipert's death is under investigation and no foul play is suspected. The family requests privacy at this time and no further information will be released.

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can reach out to the CommUnity Mobile Crisis Outreach team at 1-855-581-8111. Their mental health counselors can be dispatched to homes...

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Love Food, Fight Waste June Topic: Understand the Types of Food Waste

Friday, June 3, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

What is the difference between moldy bread and a banana peel, and why does the difference matter? This month, the Love Food, Fight Waste program is delving into the difference between preventable and non-edible food waste.

Preventable vs non-edible food waste

Preventable food waste is once-edible food that should have been consumed but instead is wasted, such as moldy bread or sour milk. Five of the most wasted foods include milk, cheese, potatoes, apples, and bread. Sound familiar?

Non-edible food waste is any part of food that is not normally consumed or eaten, such as a...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to hazardous materials incident

Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 6:45pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

At 2:31 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to the Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St., for a chemical spill in the lower level pool area.

Responding firefighters noted a chlorine odor upon entering the building and requested assistance from the Johnson County Hazardous Materials Response Team. Hazardous materials crews arrived at approximately 3 p.m. Crews were able to locate the chemical container and safely remove it from the building. The building was ventilated throughout the incident and turned back over to Hilton Garden Inn management at 5...

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Road closures, bus detours announced for Iowa Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The City of Iowa City will be closing multiple streets Thursday, June 2, through Sunday, June 5, 2022, for the Iowa Arts Festival.

The annual art and music festival organized by the Summer of the Arts brings dozens of artists selling their work, many musical performances, and activities for the whole family. This year's event will take place in Downtown Iowa City from Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June. 5, 2022.

Road closure and parking impacts

The following roads will be closed for the festival at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, and will reopen late night Sunday, June 5:...

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Kids ‘Pedal Power’ Event to be hosted at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area on June 5

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Join the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department for the second annual ‘Pedal Power’ event from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (579 McCollister Blvd.)!

The event is free and no pre-registration is needed. Participants must have their own bike and helmet to take part in the event. Children’s bike helmets will be available for purchase for only $12. Bikes of all shapes and sizes are welcome, including Strider bikes and training wheels!

Bicycling is one of many wonderful ways for youth to experience an empowering sense of freedom...

Office of Equity and Human Rights to host virtual presentation, "Emancipation and Juneteenth"

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights has partnered with the African American Museum of Iowa to host a free virtual presentation, "Juneteenth and Emancipation " from noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, more than 150 years ago. Due to the slow spread of information through the South, enslaved African Americans in Texas did not learn they had been freed until June 19, 1865 - more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In order to...

Video Update: Iowa Arts Festival, Party in the Park, and more

Tuesday, May 31, 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 the Iowa Arts Festival, the weekly Party in the Park series, and some convenient ways to keep involved with the Iowa City Public Library over the summer. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

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Summer of the Arts is...

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Iowa City soliciting applications for HOME-ARP projects

Friday, May 27, 2022 - 1:00pm
Neighborhood Services

The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications from organizations for the use of federal HOME-ARP funds to address the needs of households experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.

Applications will be accepted online beginning May 27, 2022, with a due date of noon, June 14, 2022. Organizations can apply for HOME-ARP Funding at icgov.org/actionplan .

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”) appropriated $5 billion to communities across the U.S. to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals...

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