An image from the community climate meeting.

Video Update: IC Climate Expo, Holiday Reminders, and more

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 7:45am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include a kickoff event for the City’s updated Climate Action Plan, some helpful reminders for the holidays, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: IC Climate Expo IC Climate Expo

Help kick the City’s Climate Action Plan into full gear during...

The Climate Action Today logo.

City releases 100 Day Report on Climate Action Acceleration

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 2:00pm
Climate Action

The City has released its report, Accelerating Iowa City’s Climate Actions, in response to a request by the Iowa City City Council.

The report is now available in its entirety on the City's website.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, the Council declared a Climate Crisis in response to the latest climate science research that was issued since the completion of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaption in September of 2018.

The Council requested this report come...

City begins deer population management activities

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 11:45am
Contact: 
Bill Campbell
Deer Population Management Project

As part of its deer population management program, the City of Iowa City has placed deer crossing signage in the following locations:

Scott Boulevard, just west of Rochester Avenue Scott Boulevard, just east of North Dodge Street First Avenue, just south of Scott Boulevard First Avenue, just north of Rochester Avenue

There is likely to be increased deer activity in these areas in the coming weeks. As always, please use caution when driving in posted locations.

To learn more about Iowa City’s Deer Population Management Program, visit...

65-gallon recycling cart for curbside collection

Celebrate America Recycles Day by recycling!

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

America Recycles Day is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. The City of Iowa City encourages you to celebrate by recycling at the curb or at a drop-off location to support our community’s waste reduction and climate action goals.

The City continues to see increased rates of recycling since the distribution of new 65-gallon recycling carts last December. (Great work, Iowa City residents!) Recycling weights have increased an average of 30% per month over the previous year and contamination...

A photo of leaves on the sidewalk.

Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets November 20

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019:

Market Street (south side – odd numbered properties)

Jefferson Street (north side – even numbered properties)

Dodge Street (east side – even numbered properties)

Governor Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

Clapp Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

In order to ensure the pickup of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong...

Enroll in the Citizens Police Academy

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Ashten Hayes
Police

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Citizens Police Academy.

This workshop is sponsored by five area agencies, and works to promote understanding of what law enforcement does, builds better community relationships, and provides an overview for people who may be interested in police work as a career.

The Citizens Police Academy will meet once a week for 10 weeks, beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. A different topic will be covered each week. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication Center, 4529 Melrose...

A photo of leaves on the sidewalk.

Leaf vacuum suspended for Wednesday, Thursday due to snow, cold

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Due to snowy conditions and continued cold temperatures, the leaf vacuum will not be collecting leaves Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, or Thursday, Nov. 14..

The City plans to resume leaf collection this fall as conditions allow. To stay updated on the leaf collection schedule, follow The City of Iowa City Government on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor, or subscribe to our leaf vacuum email alerts online.

'Iowa City Matters' podcast spotlights housing rehabilitation programs

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Could the City help cover the cost of your next housing rehab project? That's the topic of the latest episode of the City's podcast, Iowa City Matters . This program offers an in-depth platform to inform residents about civic and community topics that impact their lives.

Housing Rehabilitation Programs by Iowa City Matters

From energy efficiency improvements to making a home more accessible, the City can help cover the cost of home...

Logo for the 2019 Iowa City Holiday Market.

2019 Iowa City Holiday Market comes Nov. 16 & Dec. 14

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

Mark your calendars for the annual Iowa City Holiday Market.

This year, the Iowa City Holiday Market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street.

The Market will be held in the Recreation Center's first floor gymnasium and second floor Social Hall. Farmers Market vendors and artists will have homemade, handcrafted, seasonal gifts, and food available for purchase.

Leaf vacuum suspended for Tuesday, Wednesday as snow, cold lingers

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 10:45am

Due to snowy conditions and continued cold temperatures, the leaf vacuum will not be collecting leaves Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, or Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.

The City plans to resume leaf collection this fall as conditions allow. To stay updated on the leaf collection schedule, follow The City of Iowa City Government on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor, or subscribe to our leaf vacuum email alerts online.

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