With the first snowfall of 2023 ending around noon on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, residents should be prepared to clear sidewalks of snow and ice.

Sidewalks in Iowa City must be cleared within 24 hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended, for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians. Property owners who do not remove snow and ice in this timeframe may be subject to fines.

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and those who require sidewalk access for their commutes to work, school, and other needs, snow should be...

Love Food, Fight Waste is ringing in the new year with food waste reduction.

Bread, fruit, and vegetables are just a few food categories at risk of getting wasted when items appear stale, bruised, or wilted. Embracing food imperfections with a little culinary creativity can significantly reduce food waste, and save you money!

Tips by food type:

The City of Iowa City's Office of Equity and Human Rights is hosting a complimentary fair housing training on service and emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. The training is designed for area landlords, property managers, and housing providers. The training will be conducted by The Fair Housing Institute .

The training will take place via Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Preregistration is required....

The Iowa River sample results from State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) taken by the City of Iowa City Water Division in response to the C6-Zero facility explosion show no reportable detection of contaminants.

The analyses performed by the SHL are for compounds associated with petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel fuel.

The Water Division will continue to test the river weekly for the next three weeks.

Original press release from Dec. 20, 2022:

In response to last week's C6-Zero facility explosion in Marengo, the City of Iowa City wishes to assure the...