Iowa City and University of Iowa police departments host winter clothing drive

Monday, November 15, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Daisy Torres

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, the Iowa City and University of Iowa police departments are teaming up to host a winter clothing drive. The departments are collecting the following items in sizes ranging from newborn to adult:

Coats Gloves Hats Scarves Socks Snow pants Snow boots

All items should be new or gently used. Donations will be accepted daily until Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at the following locations:

Iowa City Police Department, 410 East Washington St. University of Iowa Police Department, 200 South Capitol St., Suite 808 (Lower level of Old Capitol Town Center) DEFY...

Video Update: Shop JoCo, Dog Park Tags, and Parks Donation

Monday, November 15, 2021 - 7:45am
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 new digital gift card that emphasizes shopping local, how to purchase dog park tags for 2022, and a generous donation made to the Parks and Recreation Department. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Shop JoCo Digital Gift Card Shop JoCo Digital Gift Card

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Eastbrook St. to Buckingham Lane reopens; Arlington Dr. to Barrington Road remains closed

Friday, November 12, 2021 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of American Legion Road Improvements Project by Engineering

Weather permitting, starting on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, American Legion Road from Eastbrook Street to Buckingham Lane will be open to normal traffic.

Also on Monday, American Legion Road will be closed to through traffic between Arlington Drive and Barrington Road. This closure will facilitate utility reconstruction associated with the American Legion Road Improvements Project. A detour route will be posted utilizing Scott Boulevard, Court Street, and Taft Avenue. It is anticipated that this phase of the project will be completed by August 2022.

Motorists are to take note of...

Thanksgiving schedule announced for City of Iowa City

Friday, November 12, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will NOT be collected on Thanksgiving Day, but will be collected on Friday. Detailed schedule changes and other office closures are below.

Other office closures and schedules for the holiday include:

Airport: Office closed both days.

Jet Air available 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Thursday. Regular hours on Friday After...
A graphic for the Speaking Of Food Waste online discussion event on Nov. 15, 2021.

Free, online food waste discussion on November 15

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Sarah Gardner
Climate Action & Outreach

What do you do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Have a recipe that was an epic success… or an epic fail? And what’s the big deal with food waste anyway?

Join Recycling Coordinator, Jane Wilch, and Climate Action Engagement Specialist, Sarah Gardner, for a fun, casual discussion of a little problem with a lot of potential solutions.

You won’t see any slides, charts, or graphs. This isn’t that kind of a virtual presentation, which is so last year. But you will have a chance to take part in a lively chat about food, emissions, and maybe why a slow cooker is an unexpected tool...

Parks and Recreation logo.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation receives generous donation from Procter & Gamble

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will soon receive several Koala Kare changing stations, thanks to a donation from Pampers of Procter and Gamble.

The changing tables will be installed in several of the City's public restrooms so that caregivers who stop by these facilities are better equipped to manage baby care on the go.

The 28 changing tables are expected to arrive in the next few months, allowing staff to install them over the winter and spring months.

Procter and Gamble has benefited the Iowa City area by contributing to projects that help the...

Iowa City residents and employees are shown recycling and collecting recycled material.

Celebrate America Recycles Day ® all week long

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Join us all week to celebrate the importance of recycling right as we countdown to America Recycles Day ® on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Residents can look forward to resources on each daily topic that will be shared at www.icgov.org/reduce and on the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling’s Facebook page .

Here is the lineup of daily recycling topics.

Tuesday, Nov. 9: Glass that...

Video Update: Reduce Waste on Thanksgiving, Holiday Market, and more

Monday, November 8, 2021 - 7:00am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include tips to reduce waste on Thanksgiving, our Holiday Market events, and more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Reduce Waste on Thanksgiving Reduce Waste this Thanksgiving

As you plan your family feast, we’ve got some helpful tips to keep in mind to make...

City issues statement on arrest of Truth and Reconciliation Commission member

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

On Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, shortly after the conclusion of the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting, an Iowa City Police officer noticed Commission chair Mohamed Traore in the lobby of City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. At that time, the officer knew Traore to have an active warrant for his arrest related to a 2019 second offense operating while intoxicated charge. Through the warrant, the court authorized and directed any law enforcement officer to take Traore into custody.

After speaking with Traore and confirming the validity of the warrant, Traore was taken to the...

Mark your calendars for the annual Iowa City Holiday Market events

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Communications

Mark your calendars for the annual Iowa City Holiday Market.

This year, the Iowa City Holiday Market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street.

The Holiday Markets will be held in the Recreation Center’s first-floor gymnasium and second-floor Social Hall. Farmers Market vendors and artists will have homemade, handcrafted, seasonal gifts, and food available for purchase.

Per the City's...

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