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Large winter storm brings reminder to clear sidewalks of snow

Friday, March 10, 2023 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

Another round of heavy snow has hit Iowa City. With the snow ending around 10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2023, residents are reminded that they should clear their sidewalks of snow, slush, and ice.

With enforcement not expected to begin until Monday, March 13, and another snowstorm forecast for this weekend, the City urges residents to stay safe when dealing with this heavy snow. Clearing sidewalks as soon as possible will be the easiest time to do so before snow has a chance to freeze over or get packed down.

Sidewalks in Iowa City must be cleared within 24 hours of a one-...

Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter Investment Report released

Friday, March 10, 2023 - 8:30am
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly investment report for the Fiscal Year 2023 second quarter, which provides information on the City’s investments, is now available online .

This report is required by the City Council’s Investment Policy.

For more information on the report, contact Senior Accountant Emily Droll at 319-356-5071, or at edroll@iowa-city.org .

Map of the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project.

Benton Street Rehabilitation Project to begin March 27

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Alin Dumachi
Engineering

Construction on the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 27, 2023.

The project will encompass Benton Street from Mormon Trek Boulevard to just east of Benton Drive and include the following:

A crack and seal of the existing pavement with a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay Painting of on-street bike lanes ADA sidewalk improvements at intersections Traffic and pedestrian signal improvements at the Benton and Sunset streets intersection Miscellaneous storm and sanitary sewer improvements 1,800 LF of 12-inch water main will replace the existing 6-...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to Sunday structure fire

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

At 4:47 p.m., Sunday, March 5, the Iowa City Fire Department was called to 250 Lexington Ave. for a possible structure fire. A passerby reported smelling smoke and hearing smoke detectors alerting inside the residence.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes and encountered smoke coming from the roof of the residence. Firefighters entered the home and discovered a small fire contained to the kitchen, as well as heavy smoke throughout the residence. The fire was extinguished within five minutes of crews arriving on scene.

No one was home at the time of the fire and there...

Climate Action Grant application now open for businesses, organizations, students

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 8:00am

The City’s Climate Action Grant program is now open, making funding available for community-led climate action initiatives.

The Climate Action Grant program is designed to empower Iowa City students, businesses, and organizations to take climate action and lead fellow community members in supporting activities that promote:

Energy efficiency Low or no-emissions transportation Sustainable lifestyle choices Climate preparedness and resilience

Applications for this grant will be accepted starting today, Monday, March 6, 2023, through noon on Monday, April 17, 2023.

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Video Update: Public Art Matching Grants, Tot Time, and Local Food Systems

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 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 how artists can apply for a matching grant on a public art project, Tot Time at Mercer Park Gym, and why local food matters. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Public Art Grants Public Art Matching Grants

Applications are being accepted for the Public Art Matching Grants. Selected proposals could be awarded...

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Community invited to attend Community Police Review Board forum

Friday, March 3, 2023 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
City Clerk

The Community Police Board (CPRB) will host its annual Community Forum to hear views on Iowa City Police Department policies and procedures.

The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library.

The community is invited to submit questions and comments that will be used during the event.

Questions and comments are due Monday, April 10, 2023, and can be emailed to CPRB@iowa-city.org or mailed to CPRB at City of Iowa City, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa...

Fiscal Year 2023 2nd Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, March 3, 2023 - 9:00am
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended December 31, 2022, is now available at www.icgov.org/budget . This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances.

The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget Management Analyst at 319-356-5083 or ...

Applications now being accepted for the Public Art Matching Grant program

Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Economic Development

To foster creativity and continue to build on Iowa’s City’s moniker, The Greatest Small City for the Arts, the City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) has announced the 2023 Matching Grant fund program!

Matching grants are available for art projects (visual, audio, or performance-based) that are located in Iowa City and accessible to the general public. This will be the only round offered and the only application period for Public Art Matching Grants in 2023.

The maximum award is $3,500 which will require documented total project costs of at least $7,000. Smaller grants...

Locally grown food is shown with the Love Food Fight Waste logo.

Love Food, Fight Waste: Why Local Food Matters

Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

This month, the Love Food, Fight Waste program is highlighting the importance of local food in our Johnson County community.

“Choosing local whenever in season and when possible, as often as possible, strengthens a community-based food system,” says Michelle Kenyon, director of Field to Family, an Iowa City-based nonprofit that works to create a healthy and sustainable local food system. “Community food systems enhance the health of our economy, environment, and our population.”

How can I access local food in Johnson County?

Our community is host to a lot of quality local...

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