Video Update: Hydrant Flushing, Insect Zoo, and more

Monday, April 18, 2022 - 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 the flushing of fire hydrants, a free insect zoo at Mercer Park, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Hydrant Flushing Fire Hydrant Flushing

Crews have begun the annual process of flushing fire hydrants. Learn why this process is important, how...

One of Iowa City's electric buses stops at the curb by Old Capital Mall.

Federal law requiring face masks on public transit buses extended to May 3, 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 12:45pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's face mask requirement, which pertains to traveling on any public transit vehicles - including Iowa City Transit - to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, has been extended to May 3, 2022 .

Face masks must be worn at transit stops, including the transit interchange, boarding the bus, riding, and while disembarking.

We want to thank Iowa City Transit passengers who have masked up to help keep...

Fiscal Year 2022 3rd Quarter Financial Report is now available

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended March 31, 2022, 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 Assistant Finance Director Jacklyn Fleagle at 319-356-5063 or ...

Iowa City City Council meetings to return to City Hall on April 19, 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Kellie Fruehling
City Clerk

Beginning Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Iowa City City Council meetings will once again take place inside City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Meetings will be held inside Emma Harvat Hall, which is located just inside the Washington Street entrance to City Hall.

Council meetings had previously been held at The Senior Center to allow for more social distancing. With Covid-19 cases decreasing, the City Council agreed to move meetings back to City Hall.

Meeting times

The timing of City Council meetings have not changed. Work Sessions begin at 4 p.m. and...

Oakland Cemetery

Pavement work in Oakland Cemetery will limit public access April 18-21

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Russell Buffington

Due to road resurfacing within Oakland Cemetery, the main entrance will be closed to traffic and several roads will be blocked off beginning Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21. Limited access will be maintained through the Reno Street entrance during this work, but visitors are encouraged to avoid the area while work is being done.

Due to safety concerns, pedestrians are also discouraged during the construction activity.

Please contact Cemetery Superintendent Russell Buffington with questions or concerns at ...

A "No Parking, 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tow-away Zone" sign is shown outside.

Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. on Fri., April 15 for street cleaning

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Crews will clean winter debris from Downtown Iowa City streets overnight Friday, April 15, 2022, beginning at 2 a.m. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Towing will impact Prentiss Street to Market Street, Madison Street to Gilbert Street, as well as N. Clinton Street from Market Street to Church Street. The parking in these areas are metered spots, which do not permit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Follow all posted parking signs to prevent your vehicle from being towed.

Vehicles can be moved to a Downtown Parking...

Fire hydrant flushing underway in Iowa City

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Steve Elliott
Water

The City of Iowa City Water Division has begun its annual fire hydrant flushing and maintenance program, which will continue through the summer.

Fire hydrants are a crucial public safety component, providing water for fire protection, as well as to flush the municipal water system after a water main break or service work. Hydrants will be inspected and repaired to ensure reliability during emergencies.

As part of this process, rust from iron pipes may be released and can cause temporary tap water discoloration. If this happens, let the water run until it clears. Wash...

Community invited to attend Community Police Review Board forum

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Communications

The Community Police Review Board (CPRB) will host its annual Community Forum to hear views on Iowa City Police Department policies, practices and procedures. The community is invited to submit questions and comments that will be used during the event.

The forum will begin at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022. An electronic Zoom meeting is being held due to concerns presented by COVID-19.

Topics will include Communicating with the CPRB – Who we are and what we do.

You can participate and comment during the forum by going to the Zoom meeting registration link:...

City of Iowa City logo

Disruption of online permitting services coming April 21-22

Monday, April 11, 2022 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Danielle Sitzman
Neighborhood and Development Services

The Iowa City Land Management, Permitting, and Licensing software will undergo planned updates on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, 2022, causing a disruption of related online City services.

This software is used by Building Inspections, Housing Inspections, the Urban Planning Division, and the Public Works Department. Alcoholic beverage licenses and permits through the City Clerk's Office will also be impacting.

During this time, the public will have limited access to these records and will be unable to apply or pay for permits, licenses, or land use cases or to...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to Sunday evening structure fire

Monday, April 11, 2022 - 12:30pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

The Iowa City Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 4462 Preston Lane on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 7:11 p.m. Responding units arrived on scene at 7:16 p.m. and discovered a fire in the end unit of a two-story multi-unit condominium complex. Smoke was visible from the top of the garage door.

Firefighters entered the structure through the garage door and brought the fire under control by 7:30 p.m. The unit was occupied at the time of the fire and the occupants were able to exit safely after being alerted by smoke alarms. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters...

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