Salt/Sand mix available for residents during winter

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 1:30pm
Communications

The City provides a limited amount of salt and sand mix available at no charge to all Iowa City residents. The pile is located at the Streets Division parking lot, located off of South Gilbert Street in the parking lot at 3901 Napoleon Lane.

Iowa City residents should provide their own five-gallon bucket and shovel to obtain the mix, which is intended for local residential sidewalks, and not for commercial or contractor use. Materials will be replenished throughout the winter.

The Iowa City Area Chinese Association presents 2023 Lunar New Year Gala on Sunday, Jan. 22

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 8:30am

The Iowa City Area Chinese Association (ICACA) will host the 2023 Lunar New Year Gala from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. The event will take place at The Englert Theatre, 221 W. Washington St.

Activities will include music and dance performances ranging from traditional Chinese drum performances to modern K-pop dance featuring the ICACA, University of Iowa Chinese program, and University of Iowa School of Music. The event will also feature speeches on the Lunar New Year.

Themes include life in the United States, uniting against the impacts of typhoons, and taking...

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City seeks emerging artist for bus stop public art project

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Wendy Ford
Economic Development

The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee and the South District Neighborhood Association are issuing a call for emerging artists to design, fabricate, and install a new bus stop bench along Highway 6 East, just east of Heinz Road.

The emerging artist will lead the project with assistance from a Project Mentor, and will also include neighborhood feedback into the bench design. The project will be designed, built, and installed by Fall 2023.

To learn more about the project, visit icgov.org/PublicArt. To apply,...

City of Iowa City maintains federal floodplain management rating

Monday, January 9, 2023 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
Danielle Sitzman
Neighborhood and Development Services

The City of Iowa City is pleased to announce the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified the City a Class 6 in the agency's Community Rating System (CRS) for floodplain management.

The CRS is a voluntary federal incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communities that participate in the program are scored using a point system and classified between 10 (lowest) and 1 (highest). Communities are evaluated every five years and this...

MLK Day of Service 2023

Monday, January 9, 2023 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Join the Iowa City community for an indoor Day of Service in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023!

The 2023 theme is based on the quote, " I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Noble Peace Prize Acceptance Speech – Oslo, Norway 1964

Iowa City's Day of Service will start with a Unity Rally and March ...

Video Update: MLK Day, Revive Food Hacks, and Climate Questions

Monday, January 9, 2023 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Cable

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include the different ways to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., some tips to get the most out of your groceries, and an opportunity to have your climate questions answered. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

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"Speaking of..." series answers your biggest climate action questions

Friday, January 6, 2023 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Communications

Why can’t chewing gum be composted? Which is the more climate-friendly diet, local foods or vegan? Do backyard firepits add to our carbon emissions?

Whether your questions are big or small, Iowa City’s Recycling Coordinator and Climate Action Coordinator are always happy to help get them answered. Join Jane Wilch and Sarah Gardner for a special “Speaking of” discussion of some of the most interesting and insightful questions that came their way in 2022.

What: “Speaking of... Your Questions Answered” Online Discussion When: Monday, Jan. 23,...

First snow of the New Year brings reminder to clear sidewalks of snow, ice

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

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.

Snow and ice removal

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...

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Insulation grant for Iowa City residents available

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 7:00pm
Climate Action & Outreach

Iowa City is now offering a grant for income-qualified homeowners that covers the full cost of increasing the amount of insulation in their homes. All the costs are covered by the City directly.

Grant eligibility

Income limits to qualify for Iowa City homeowners are as follows:

One-person household: $61,050 Two-person household: $69,800 Three-person household: $78,500 Four-person household: $87,200 Five-person household: $94,200

Contact the Climate Action and Outreach office to determine your qualifications and to learn the next steps.

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Love Food, Fight Waste: Rethink and Revive Your Food

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

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:

Bread: Make croutons, breadcrumbs , French toast, bread pudding, stuffing, and more with stale bread. Milk: Did you know that milk is safe to consume for a...

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