Road closures, bus detours announced for Iowa Arts Festival Aug. 12-15

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 2:50pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

The City of Iowa City will be closing multiple streets Thursday through Monday for the Iowa Arts Festival.

The annual art and music festival organized by the Summer of the Arts brings dozens of artists selling their work, many musical performances, and activities for the whole family. This year's event will take place in Downtown Iowa City from Friday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.

Road closure and parking impacts

The following roads will be closed for the festival at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 and will reopen around 1 a.m....

Iowa City Police Respond to Shot Fired on Bittersweet Court

Monday, August 9, 2021 - 2:04pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

On Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at approximately 4:54 p.m., Iowa City Police responded to the 2400 block of Bittersweet Court for a female reporting another female tried to shoot her. Officers located the victim who reported another female approached her, began arguing with her, pulled out a handgun, and attempted to shoot her. A shell casing and property damage from the bullet were located at the scene and witnesses told officers they saw another person fire a gun at the victim.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect was described as a dark-skinned female with very short or...

Splash Pads and City Park Pool's end of 2021 season schedule

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

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department announces the schedule marking the final days of the season for splash pads and the outdoor City Park Pool.

The City's splash pads are traditionally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The last day of operation for the splash pads this summer will be Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Patrons can also take their last dip at City Park Pool from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Labor Day. The monthly schedules leading up to the seasonal closure can be found online at icgov.org/Pools .

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CDBG/Home funding applications now available

Monday, August 9, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Brianna Thul
Neighborhood and Development Services

The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications from organizations for affordable housing projects for the Fiscal Year 2022. Applications will be open on August 10, with a due date of Aug. 31, 2021.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs help develop viable urban communities by providing safe and decent affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for eligible persons.

The City expects approximately $500,000 in CDBG/HOME funds to be available from the U.S....

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Video Update: ARPA Listening Post, Public Art Survey, and Iowa Arts Festival

Monday, August 9, 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 listening post for people to provide input on American Rescue Plan Act funds, an online survey about the City’s Public Art Program, and the Iowa Arts Festival. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: ARPA Listening Post ARPA Public...

How landlords can help collect overdue rent and keep their tenants housed

Friday, August 6, 2021 - 2:25pm
Communications

If you have tenants who are unable to pay rent, please be aware that many agencies currently have rental assistance funds available. Please do not wait to contact your tenant to discuss. It is important to work with tenants so that you can collect back rent and they can remain housed.

Assistance available to tenants in Johnson County, including Iowa City:

An eviction prevention help desk is now available at the Johnson County Courthouse Monday afternoons from 12:30 - 3 p.m. If a tenant is facing eviction, they may be eligible for rental assistance through...

Show some love for the Iowa City Farmers Market by casting your vote for a People's Choice award

Friday, August 6, 2021 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Farmers Market is encouraging supporters to participate in America’s 13th annual Farmers Market Celebration , which runs from June 21 to Sept. 19, 2021. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the market on Wednesdays or Saturdays and then visit markets.farmland.org , where they can endorse the market, putting it in the running for national recognition.

"The Iowa City Farmers Market has been a staple in Iowa City for almost 50...

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City again requires masks to be worn in public facilities to match updated CDC guidance

Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 2:45pm
Contact: 
Geoff Fruin
City Manager's Office

Following the latest guidance from the Johnson County Public Health Department, the City of Iowa City will now require all visitors to City facilities to wear a mask while inside the building. The new guidance comes as a protective measure against the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant throughout Iowa.

The City facility masking requirement will take effect Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance to help slow the spread of the...

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Law Enforcement Liaison joins CommUnity, will work with Iowa City Police on mental health crisis calls

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 12:18pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank has hired Joachim "Joah" Seelos to serve as the new Law Enforcement Liaison. In his new role, Seelos will work closely with the Iowa City Police Department to assist residents experiencing a mental health crisis.

The LE Liaison model is being implemented by CommUnity and the Iowa City Police Department in collaboration with Foundation 2. The new position will offer formal and informal cross-training between law enforcement and behavioral health disciplines, alternative response and intervention for those experiencing a mental health crisis...

Animal Services seeks assistance identifying dog’s owner following bite

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 11:45am
Animal Shelter

At about 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, an individual reported an incident that occurred while walking their dog on a leash at Aspire Apartments, 158 Hawkeye Court. While walking, the pair was approached by another person walking their gray and white Husky on a leash. The dogs got into an altercation and the reporting individual was bitten while trying to separate the dogs. The person walking the Husky has been described as a female with shoulder-length gray/brown hair, somewhere between the age of 30 and 40.

Iowa City Animal Services is looking to locate the owner of the dog for...

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