Virtual Repair & Upcycle Series starts Jan. 26

Friday, January 22, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The Repair & Upcycle Series (late January through mid-March) is going virtual this year, and will offer digital resources on a wide variety of do it yourself (DIY) and at-home topics. All are welcome to join the waste reduction fun, and there is no cost to participate.

Each week’s topics will be centered around a theme, like metal, glass, and many more. Tuesdays will feature upcycling topics, while Thursdays will focus on repair topics.

The purpose of this series is to educate residents on the importance of waste reduction, and to offer resources on ways to reduce waste...

Graphic for presentation on Buxton, Iowa.

African American Museum of Iowa hosts presentation on the history of Buxton, Iowa

Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights has partnered with the African American Museum of Iowa to host a free virtual presentation on the history of Buxton, Iowa, an early 20th century town where African Americans were welcomed with little racism and discrimination.

Entitled "Wonders of Buxton," the presentation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, via Zoom. The presentation will transport curious minds back to the first decades of the 20th century to Buxton, a bustling mining town that was referred to as a utopia for the majority of the town's residents: African...

The logo for the Office of Equity and Human Rights, featuring a swirl of colors like red, green, yellow, purple brown, and black, is shown.

Office of Equity and Human Rights issues memo on corporate social justice

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Kristin Watson
Equity and Human Rights

The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights has written a memo to provide guidance to Iowa City business owners on corporate social justice.

If you have questions regarding topics addressed in this memorandum, or your rights and responsibilities in general, please call the office at 319-356-5015 or 319-356-5022.

Learn more about this subject by reading the full memo .

Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department offers residents a paws-itively fun experience

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Furry friends are welcome at the next Iowa City Parks and Recreation special event. This paws-itively fun experience will offer residents a free and socially distant, family outing that is sure to entertain.

The Thornberry Dog Sweater Pawty will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. A socially-distanced dog sweater contest will begin at 2 p.m. and will include three judged categories, Most (P)ugly Sweater, Most Unique Sweater, and Best Friends Costume (human pup combo). A prize basket of dog goodies will be awarded to the winner of each category.

The...

Police Chief Dustin Liston is shown being sworn-in on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021/

Video Update: Police Chief, Face Covering Order, and Scanlon Gym

Monday, January 18, 2021 - 9:00am
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 new Police Chief, the extension of Iowa City’s face mask mandate, and registration-only activities at Scanlon Gym. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Police Chief Dustin Liston Police Chief Dustin Liston Sworn-In

Learn about the experience and...

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City reminds residents to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall as weather makes a repeat performance

Friday, January 15, 2021 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Stan Laverman

We were hoping to sail through January with gentler weather, but another storm has dropped snow on an already snow-packed town. We want to thank our residents for taking care of business and clearing those walks a couple of times already this winter.

To ensure the safety of neighbors, dog-walkers, and those who require sidewalk access, snow should be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended. Doing so helps protect the many pedestrians who use sidewalks daily in Iowa City.

Those who do not remove snow and ice could...

Community Connection: Compeer of Johnson County addresses mental illness through social connections

Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Compeer of Johnson County

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

During a time when feelings of isolation and depression have only been magnified by the pandemic, addressing mental health issues is critical in our community. James Gomez, Program Director of...

WInter curbside collection tips graphic.

Wintertime organics curbside collection tips

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Patricia Fossum
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

The City reminds residents that curbside collection of organics (yard and food waste) will continue throughout the winter season with no suspension in service.

Please have materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day for pickup. Place carts or containers on a solid surface for pickup, such as the end of your driveway. Do not place carts on a snowbank or in the street.

Here are some tips to reduce organic material from freezing to your curbside container:

Wait to put your organics container at the curb until 7 a.m. on your curbside collection day (if...
Mercer Park Aquatic Center closed during construction

Scanlon Gym to reopen with pre-registration

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Brad Barker

Iowa City Parks & Recreation will be reopening Scanlon Gym for pre-registered time slots for walking, singles pickleball play, and reservation-only basketball courts on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

The cost is $1 per person per 45-minute block. Reservations will be available for individuals 12-years or older. Parents or guardians must accompany children under the ages of 11. All users must bring in their own equipment including pickleball paddles, pickleballs, and basketballs. No one will be admitted without a reservation; no drop-ins.

Walking time slots will be available...

Covid

Mayor's face covering order extended to May 31, 2021

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
City Manager's Office

Mayor Bruce Teague has extended an order that was originally put into place July 21, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extended order requires that every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering when in a public place.

The order, extended on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, states that a face covering that covers the nose and mouth must be worn in all public spaces until May 31, 2021.

The extension comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide. With the Iowa City area in influenza season, and people spending more time indoors due to lower...

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