Get your DIY on with Rummage Redux contest

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Landfill and Recycling Center

Like to reupholster chairs and repaint household items? Do you find creative ways to repurpose everyday items?

Then the Rummage ReDux Challenge is just the event for you. Transform items found at the City's Rummage in the Ramp from simply serviceable to boisterously beautiful, while competing against other participants.

The contest is simple: take an item you find at Rummage in the Ramp -which runs from Thursday, July 25, 2019 to Saturday, August 3 in the second floor of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp- repurpose, refresh, or reimagine the item and enter it into the contest...

Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening just days away

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Riverfront Crossings Park grand opening is only days away!

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to celebrate the Riverfront Crossings Park grand opening this from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, in partnership with GreenState Credit Union (UICCU).

The grand opening will take place at the park, located at 1101 South Clinton Street. Parking on the event grounds will be reserved for disabled visitors only. All additional parking will be directed to the parking garage located at 855 S. Dubuque St. Please follow the event signage and traffic directors...

Stay cool at several City facilities during excessive heat

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

Beat the heat – enjoy one of Iowa City’s many public spaces to cool off.

Hot and humid weather with heat index values near and above 100 degrees are in forecast for the Iowa City area. The City of Iowa City reminds residents and visitors that several City facilities are available for the public to enjoy while staying cool.

Recreation Center

The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St., offers air-conditioned space and a variety of indoor opportunities. Note that open gym time is limited due to summer programming. The facility is open...

Rummage in the Ramp by the numbers: nearly 300 tons saved from Landfill in 12 years

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Since its inception in 2007, Rummage in the Ramp has been a historic success for City sustainability goals by diverting used goods from the Iowa City Landfill.

In its first 12 years, the sale of used couches, furniture, and every day appliances has diverted almost 300 tons of refuse: 291.9 tons exactly. In comparison, a mature African elephant weighs 6.7 tons, which means Rummage in the Ramp has diverted the equivalent of the weight of 45 elephants from the Landfill.

Rummage has also raised $189,123 for local nonprofits...

Ped Mall Update: Story Wall finished

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Engineering

The Story Wall at Black Hawk Mini Park has been finished, marking another completion in the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project.

Now complete, the Story Wall illustrates the history of Black Hawk Mini Park, as well as displays plaques celebrating some of Iowa City's most famous residents.

On the east end of College Street by the Iowa City Public Library, all planter footings have been installed and the planter walls have gone up. The storm sewer work has also been finished, meaning crews will begin grading and paving this week.

At the west end of College Street,...

Graphic for Party in the Park event.

Party in the Park Presents: Carnival Games at Kiwanis Park

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll

Stop by the Party in the Park at Kiwanis Park on Thursday, July 18, 2019 for carnival games, live music, and fun crafts!

The party will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the park, 1519 Teg Drive, where there will be ring toss games, giant checkers, cup stacking, and fun carnival themed games.

Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs! There will be live entertainment performed by Iowa City native, and contestant on both "The Voice" and "American Idol" TV shows, Abbie Callahan.

The evening’s guided craft activities will include making paper-curled insects and...

Video Update: Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening, Downtown Sidewalk Sales, and more

Monday, July 15, 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 the grand opening of Riverfront Crossings Park, the annual Downtown Sidewalk Sales, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening

Join us for art...

Weatherdance Fountain temporarily turned off for inspection

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers

The Weatherdance Fountain has been temporarily shutoff for an upcoming Iowa Department of Public Health inspection.

The expected date for the fountain to be turned back on for the season is Tuesday, July 16, 2019, if no major issues are discovered during the inspection.

For more information about the fountain, contact Scott Sovers are scott-sovers@iowa-city.org , or at 319-356-5142.

Senior Center closed Friday for water main work

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 10:00am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Senior Center will be closed Friday, July 12, 2019, due to water main repair work nearby.

The water main in the 300 and 400 blocks of Washington Street will be shut off starting at 6:30 a.m. Friday, as part of the Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements Project. The Senior Center is located in the 300 block of Washington.

Water is expected to be turned back on later that morning. The Senior Center will reopen Saturday morning for classes and extended member access.

For more information about the Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project, contact Scott...

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