Fall - Old Capitol

Iowa Avenue to close for University of Iowa basketball event

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

The Iowa City Downtown District will host a University of Iowa Men's and Women's basketball event Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The event will feature a full-sized court set up on Iowa Avenue and games played between 5-6 p.m.

Iowa Avenue will be closed between Clinton and North Dubuque streets starting at 1 p.m., Sept. 30. Iowa Avenue will reopen shortly after the event concludes around 6 p.m.

Signs indicating "No Parking" will be posted Thursday, Sept. 29, and vehicles left in the event area will be towed beginning at noon, Sept. 30.

2022 Human Rights Awards recipients announced

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission has selected the following individuals and organizations to be honored with the 38th Annual Human Rights Awards:

Mary Issah has been awarded the Isabel Turner Award for her work as the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Johnson County for more than 15 years. In that role, Issah has forged relationships throughout the country and community in order to more effectively serve those with mental illness in Johnson County and across Iowa. Na Li has been awarded the ...

Enjoy a safe, fun, and Earth-friendly Halloween

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Halloween is just around the corner, and the City has some Earth-friendly ways to celebrate the spookiest of holidays.

With the City’s official Halloween trick-or-treat hours set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, Iowa City's recycling coordinator Jane Wilch has a Jack-o'-lantern filled with fun ideas on how to enjoy a green Halloween this year.

Durable, reusable, recyclable Halloween decorations

Choose quality, durable decorations that you can use year after year. This saves money and reduces waste over time.

If you prefer recyclable decorations, avoid...

An electric bus from Iowa City Transit parked at the downtown interchange.

Bus schedules impacted by City High Homecoming Parade on Sept. 28

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Two Iowa City Transit routes, 2- Court Street and 9- Towncrest, will be impacted by the City High Homecoming Parade starting after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, until the parade ends.

The parade route will begin at Mercer Park, 2701 Bradford Dr., at about 6 p.m., and proceed west on Bradford Drive to First Avenue. The parade will then travel north on First Avenue to Bates Field where it will end.

Buses will wait until the affected streets are no longer blocked by the parade and then resume service. The routes should be running normally before 7 p.m. that same night...

Yard signs are shown.

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

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

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 may contain water, sewer, gas, and other utilities below...

A police badge

Iowa City Police Department announces new hires, Life Saving Commendations

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The Iowa City Police Department welcomed a new officer and recognized two officers for their life-saving efforts during a ceremony Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Emma Harvat Hall.

Officer Jordan Schuck is from Fort Madison. Officer Schuck has a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and previously served with the Johnson County, Kan., Sheriff's Office. Office Schuck is a certified peace officer in Kansas and will go through the process to be certified in Iowa.

Officers receive Life Saving Commendations...

A map of the City High Homecoming Parade route.

Expect travel delays during City High Homecoming Parade

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:00pm
Communications

The City High School Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The parade route will begin at Mercer Park, 2701 Bradford Dr., and proceed west on Bradford Drive to First Avenue. The parade will then travel north on First Avenue to Bates Field where it will end. Traffic will not be allowed on or across the route once the parade begins. Drivers traveling in the area are encouraged to use an alternate route as delays are expected.

City of Iowa City seeking property owners for deer bow hunt

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Zach Diersen
Communications

With the City of Iowa City's 2022-2023 deer bow hunt program underway, the City is still seeking private property owners interested in allowing approved hunters on their land. Hunter applications are also still being accepted.

Participation in the bow hunt is only allowed on private property when conducted by the property owner or approved hunters with permission from the owner. Private property owners who wish to provide land for approved hunters to bow hunt upon may contact the City’s Hunt Coordinator Lt. Zach Diersen at 319-356-5276 or...

Video Update: Your Best Lawn, Refocus Film Fest, and more

Monday, September 26, 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 a rebate program that improves your lawn and benefits the environment, an amazing new film festival happening in our community, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Your Best Lawn Your Best Lawn

Make your lawn greener, healthier, and environmentally-friendly...

A winner of a 2020 Historic Preservation Award is shown: 314 S. Summit St.

Attend the 39th Annual Historic Preservation awards Sept. 22

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Jessica Bristow
A winner of a 2020 Historic Preservation Award is shown: 314 S. Summit St.

Each year, the City’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of Historic Preservation host the Historic Preservation Recognition Program to acknowledge property owners, consultants, contractors, craftspersons, and community organizations for their preservation efforts and completion of historically appropriate projects.

This year marks the program's 39th year. The recognition event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Iowa City Public Library's Meeting Room A, 123...

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