Community garden plot public input survey now available

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department needs your help as we look at ways to improve our community garden plot program. Share thoughts, ideas, and feedback about your own experiences with the community garden plot rental program or what you would like to see available in the program.

Community garden plots are available for rent from April through October. Rental prices are dependent on plot size.

Community gardens are located in the following city parks:

Chadek Green Park, 1920 Friendship St. Kiwanis Park, 1519 Teg Dr. Reno Street Park, 516 Reno St. Wetherby...

Animal Control reminds pet owners of City leash regulations

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore

The City of Iowa City is home to countless parks and trails to enjoy with your four-legged pals. However, in light of recent complaints, Animal Control wishes to remind pet owners of the City's leash regulations.

The City requires all dogs and cats be confined to private properties or restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. The pet must also be in control of a competent person. This regulation is in effect in all public areas in Iowa City, including parks, sidewalks, and trails. The exceptions are the Thornberry and Rita's Ranch dog parks.

"Leashes allow owners to have...

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Mayor Teague declares Dec. 10 Human Rights Day

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers

Mayor Bruce Teague has declared Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, Human Rights Day in Iowa City.

The theme of this year's Human Rights Day is "Equality." Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.""

The principles of equality and non-discrimination are at the heart of human rights. Equality is aligned with the 2030 Agenda and...

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Holiday schedule and closures for City of Iowa City

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, for the Christmas holiday, as well as Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, for the New Year's Day holiday.

Please note that trash, yard waste, and recycling will be collected on their normal days.

Other office closures and schedules for the holiday include:

Airport: Administration Office closed December 23-Jan 1. Jet Air (FBO) staffed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25, but will be available for a fee by...

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Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department holds national record for most Athletic Field Environmental Certifications

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Tyler Baird
Parks and Recreation

An Environmentally Responsible Management certification has been earned by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA.) This achievement is a credit to the parks and forestry staff who have established environmental best practices throughout all the Iowa City's outdoor sports facilities, Mercer Park ball diamonds, and City Park ball diamonds.

The environmental stewardship program certification is valid for three years and was awarded to each facility when they achieved a minimum of 80% compliance in each of the 10 categories that...

Funding available through 2022 South District Form-Based Code Grant Program

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Anne Russett

In conjunction with the Iowa City City Council amending the South District Plan and adopting a form-based zoning code, the City of Iowa City has created the 2022 South District Form-Based Code Grant Program.

Under the grant program, the City is offering financial incentives to assist with design and engineering work for future development projects in a portion of the South District that align with the South District Plan and regulations. The maximum allocation per project is $30,000 and $90,000 in funding is available through the grant program. Allocations will be determined at the...

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Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Program has ended for 2021 season

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis

As of Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, the leaf vacuum program has ceased operating so crews can begin the process of winterizing and converting trucks for snow removal.

Be sure to sign up to receive snow alerts via text and email at icgov.org/e-subscriptions . For details about snow operations, visit icgov.org/snow . To learn more about the Iowa City Leaf Vacuum Program, visit icgov.org/leafvacuum .

If you have leaves remaining following the leaf...

Officer Halley Brus, Officer Jeff Briones and Chief Dustin Liston

Iowa City Police welcome two new officers

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Two new Iowa City Police officers were sworn in during a ceremony Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 in Emma Harvat Hall.

Officer Halley Brus is from Iowa City. Officer Brus has degrees in communications and French from Chatham University. Officer Brus was previously employed by the Renton, Wash. Police Department.

Officer Jeff Briones is from Moline, Ill. Officer Briones attended Carthage College, the University of Indianapolis, Black Hawk College and Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Officer Brus will immediately enter into the department's field training program as...

Online Arts and Crafts Bazaar Helps Shoppers Find Gifts While Raising Funds for the Iowa City Public Library

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Iowa City Public Library
Communications

The Iowa City Public Library's Friends Foundation will host its very popular Arts and Crafts Bazaar through the end of December. This year due to COVID-19 precautions, the event will be hosted online. The fundraiser is in its ninth year and is made possible by the generous donations of local artists and crafters.

Cheryl Hetherington, who donated items for the Bazaar says, “I love the Library, and I love to do art. It seems like the perfect mixture to share those loves with you all.”

Shoppers can take advantage of this local gift buying option knowing that 100% of proceeds...

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