With private utility work occurring between North First Avenue and the Ralston Creek Bridge on Rochester Avenue, commuters are encouraged to seek alternate routes in order to avoid delays. Traffic control associated with this utility work is necessary for the safety of pedestrians, vehicles, and construction crews. We appreciate your patience during this project.

MidAmerican Energy is working on converting overhead electrical lines to underground, causing lanes of traffic to be shifted at various locations during daylight hours until mid-June 2022. The City's...

Scott Lyon was sworn-in as Iowa City Fire Chief during a ceremony Friday, April 8, 2022, in Emma Harvat Hall.

As Fire Chief, Lyon will oversee all fire department operations for the City of Iowa City. The Iowa City Fire Department consists of 64 personnel and four fire stations.

Chief Lyon previously served as Assistant Fire Chief of the Urbandale Fire Department. Prior to that, he was the Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Clive. Chief Lyon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Service Administration and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Organizational Leadership, both...

Take a look at all the activities Iowa City's Recreation Division has to offer this upcoming season by checking out the 2022 Summer Rec Guide. The guide is now available online at www.icgov.org/Recreation .

Registration for summer classes and programs begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, both online and in-person, for Iowa City residents. Registration for non-residents begin Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Online: Program registration is available...

At approximately 1:46 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, Iowa City Police responded to the 400 Block of South Johnson Street for a report of an assault.

The female victim reported that as she was entering a residence she was approached from behind and attacked by an unknown male. The victim was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for non-life threatening injuries. The victim described the suspect as a man with blonde hair.

The Iowa City Police Department recommends walking in pairs whenever possible and being aware of your surroundings at all times....