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Police identify person believed to be responsible for Oct. 17 gunshot that critically injured driver

Friday, October 22, 2021 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Following the investigation into the Oct. 17, 2021, car crash in which the driver was discovered to be suffering from a gunshot wound, Iowa City Police have identified the person believed to be responsible for the driver's injury. Police believe the shooting was unintentional and there is no threat to public safety.

No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing. No other information will be released at this time.

Previous press release issued on Oct. 20, 2021:

Iowa City Police have identified a person of interest following an...

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Fiscal Year 2022 1st Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, October 22, 2021 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended September 30, 2021, is now available at www.icgov.org/budget. This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances.

The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact City of Iowa City Budget & Compliance Officer Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or...

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Person of interest identified following investigation into driver suffering from gunshot wound

Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Iowa City Police have identified a person of interest following an investigation into the Oct. 17, 2021, car crash in which the driver was discovered to be suffering from a gunshot wound. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. However, police do not believe there is an active threat to the public related to this incident.

The victim remains in critical condition at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

No other information is available at this time.

Previous press release issued on Oct. 18, 2021:

On Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at...

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Pat Meyer Vision Award ceremony scheduled for Oct. 28

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

The 23rd Annual Pat Meyer Vision Award ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at the Iowa City Public Library.

The Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (JCCADV) observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month each year by awarding the Pat Meyer Vision Award to a local individual and organization for their work to prevent or end domestic violence or their support of survivors. The award is named for Pat Meyer, who founded the first domestic violence shelter in Iowa City and was the first director of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP).

This...

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Mayor Teague proclaims October as LGBTQ+ History Month

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed the month of October as LGBTQ+ History Month.

LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates and commemorates those who fought for equal rights and services for the LGBTQ+ community and is a means of educating others, promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusivity, and advancing equality for all.

LGBTQ+ History Month was first observed observed in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher and the first openly gay public school teacher in Missouri. Wilson believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay...

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Mayor declares Oct. 20 as Public Health Professionals Day

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Mayor Bruce Teague declared Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 as Public Health Professionals Day in Iowa City. The Mayor signed the proclamation at the Tuesday, Oct. 19 City Council meeting.

Read the entire proclamation here .

The proclamation comes at a time where public health professionals are more important than ever before due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The City extends its sincere gratitude to the Johnson County Public Health Department - and all...

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Run for the Schools to impact area roads on Sunday, Oct. 24

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Run for the Schools, a run benefiting students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center, will take place Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Several roads will close for the half-mile, mile, 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races. Road closures will begin at 4 a.m. and all roads are anticipated to reopen by noon. No parking signs will be posted along the route and vehicles not moved before 3 a.m. will be towed.

The longer runs begins at 9 a.m., with the course beginning at the intersection of East Washington and Gilbert streets, near the Robert A. Lee...

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and needles collection event scheduled for October 23

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan

On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, Johnson County residents can properly dispose of unwanted or outdated pharmaceuticals and needles. The event will be held in the parking lot of the East Side Recycling Center at 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To protect our community, face coverings are required at this event, per the Mayor’s Order . Please plan to stay in your vehicle and hand items out to staff, or plan to direct staff to where in the vehicle...

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Know the Rules of the Road - National Teen Driver Safety Week

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Oct. 17-23, 2021 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Whether your teen has just earned their license or has been driving for a couple of years, the Iowa City Police Department and U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourage parents and guardians to discuss the importance of driving safely with your young drivers.

According to NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of deaths for children ages 15-18 in the United States. In 2019, there were 2,042 people killed nationwide in crashes involving a teen driver (15-18...

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Iowa City Police respond to crash, driver suffering from gunshot wound

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 10:15am

On Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at approximately 6:37 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to Highway 6 and Sycamore Street for a traffic crash. Officers located a single vehicle with one unconscious person inside. It was discovered he had suffered a gunshot wound. It was determined the lone occupant, a 20-year-old man, was in the vehicle and traveling eastbound on Highway 6 when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the median west of the intersection with Sycamore Street.

The man was transported by Johnson County Ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remains in...

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