Volunteer Pilots Re-enact the Transcontinental Air Mail Route for the 100th Anniversary of Air Mail

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Michael Tharp
Communications

Early in the morning of September 9, 1920, a US Airmail DH-4 biplane lifted off from this very airport, the oldest of a handful of the original Post Office airfields still in existence and operational. In one respect, there wasn’t anything particularly unusual about this event. Iowa City had been servicing Post Office airmail flights for some months now, refueling them as they flew both east and west between Omaha and Chicago.

What was different this morning is the mail it carried was not destined to be put on a train in Omaha, but be flown all the way to the West Coast: a first...

Video Update: Yard Sign Rules, Storm Debris Cleanup, and Building Trades

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include rules for placing yard signs, options for unloading storm debris, and career opportunities in the building trades. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Yard Sign Rules Know the Rules for Placing Yard Signs

While yard signs are a great way to share...

When using yard signs, make sure to keep them out of the right of way

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Communications

Whether it's for a garage sale, home rental, or political support, yard signs are a great way to share messages with neighbors. In Iowa City, residents must place these signs on their residential property. Be sure to follow these basic rules:

Signs must be on the resident's property – not within the right of way Signs on a corner lot cannot block the vision triangle of the street Public Right of Way

The strip of land between the street and sidewalk is called the public right of way and is technically City property. This area...

Police respond to reports of shots fired near Scott Boulevard and Washington Street Thursday night

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 11:30am
Communications

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and University of Iowa Police Department, responded to the area of Scott Boulevard and Washington Street to investigate multiple reports of numerous shots fired. Responding officers were able to take one person into custody.

At least one unidentified black male fled the area to the east, armed with a handgun. A number of empty shell casings were recovered at the scene from two different handguns. Two occupied apartments received multiple bullet holes. An unoccupied car...

City Council approves independent review of June 3 protest incident; directs release of video from June 3

Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
Part of Black Lives Matter Movement & Systemic Racism by City Manager's Office

At their Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 meeting, the Iowa City City Council authorized an independent review of the June 3 protest incident that took place near the Interstate 80 interchange at N. Dubuque Street. The review will be conducted by the OIR Group of Playa Del Rey, California, and is expected to be completed within 90 days of its start date.

On June 1 and 2, 2020, a subset of individuals participating in local protests displayed escalating behavior that resulted in property damage, including significant damage to the Iowa...

Crews are shown cleaning storm debris from the curb.

Final round of storm debris removal ends Friday, Sept. 4 as City crews and partners complete major effort

Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 2:15pm
Streets and traffic engineering

The final round of curbside debris cleanup will conclude on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Once the final round of cleanup is completed, yard waste removal will revert to pre-storm requirements.

Curbside customers may place fallen tree limbs, branches, brush and woody yard waste at the curb for pick-up on their normal garbage day only if it meets the following specifications:

Wood waste and brush must be four inches in diameter or less. Must be securely tied in bundles that are no bigger around than 18 inches and no more than 48 inches in length. Bundles must also weigh less...
Iowa City Climate Fest logo.

Online and outside events highlight Iowa City Climate Fest: Sept. 19-26

Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Climate Action & Outreach

Community events and personal activities will play an exciting role in the upcoming Iowa City Climate Fest, Sept. 19-26. Many will have a virtual format that can be explored online, while others will have resources for individual outdoor activities.

Highlights include:

EV cars on display. After a ribbon cutting for the City's newest electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Tower Place parking ramp, streamed virtually on Facebook Live, EV car drivers will be parked along Linn Street for an opportunity to view in-person. Drive by to get a peek at these...

Community Connection: COVID-19 Rules and Enforcement for Bars & Restaurants

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: COVID-19 Rules for Bars & Restaurants

Community Connection is a video series that highlights different people and organizations in our community to discuss the issues that are important to our residents. Mayor Bruce Teague hosts these regular conversations with City and Community leaders.

In this episode, Mayor Teague speaks with members of both the Alcoholic Beverages Division and the...

City's 2020 zone map.

City to complete final round of storm debris by Friday, Sept. 4

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 3:00pm
Streets and traffic engineering

The final round of curbside debris cleanup began Monday, and has proceeded faster than first predicted, meaning the City's final round should conclude on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Many zones, including 1 through 13, have either been completed, or will be shortly. Zones 6 and 9 should be finished by end of day Thursday or early Friday.

A high quality image of the above map can be found on our website .

Once...

Cars are seen parking in front of storm debris.

Parking temporarily banned on parts of Summit, 500 block of Dubuque for storm debris removal

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 1:15pm
Streets and traffic engineering

Tow warning signs have been posted on two City streets so residents can remove their cars to facilitate cleanup of storm debris on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020.

The two streets scheduled for storm debris cleanup with temporarily prohibited parking are:

Summit Street from Washington Street to Burlington Street The 500 block of Dubuque Street from Harrison Street to Prentiss Street

Only cars parked in front of debris will be removed.

Cars should be removed from streets before 7 a.m. to allow crews to completely clear the area of...

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