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Be prepared for Transit changes: new Iowa City Transit routes, stops, and schedules begin Aug. 2

Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

New transit routes, stops, and bus schedules will take effect on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

To promote the new service, updated bus schedules are now available online at icgov.org/busSchedules , on all buses, at the Iowa City Public Library, City Hall, and the Parking Office located at 335 Iowa Ave. Notifications have been posted on all affected transit stops.

General information on the new routes is available in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese and can be...

Ribbon-cutting to celebrate the renaming of Creekside to James Alan McPherson Park set for August 5

Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City City Council approved the renaming of Creekside Park to James Alan McPherson Park in March 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly redesigned park’s ribbon-cutting was delayed. In order to celebrate this important event, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Party in the Park event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 5 at James Alan McPherson Park, located at 1856 7th Avenue Court.

The event will include a special park sign reveal, ribbon-cutting, music from Cedar County Cobras, yard games and kids crafts. Consultants will also be in...

Soul and Blues Festival logo.

Be aware of road and parking impacts for Summer of the Arts Soul & Blues Festival

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon

The City of Iowa City will be closing a section of Iowa Avenue for the Soul and Blues Festival this weekend.

The annual music festival organized by the Summer of the Arts brings with it live soul and blues performances and activities for the whole family. This year's event will take place in Downtown Iowa City from Friday, July 30, to Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Road closure and parking impacts

Iowa Avenue from North Dubuque to South Linn Street will be closed beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, and will reopen to traffic late Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Parking meters...

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Iowa City recreation centers return to regular hours

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

Iowa City Parks and Recreation will return to regular full-time hours on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 6:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays 6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Patrons can access pool hours by visiting icgov.org/Pools . The pool at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center is expected to reopen in late August 2021.

Registration for fall classes, programs, and events begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Patrons can register in-person at either Robert A. Lee Community...

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Office of Equity & Human Rights hiring intern

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for an hourly student intern. The tentative duration is from August 2021 through December 2021. Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The wage is $15 per hour.

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates considered must be attending an educational institution accredited by DOE recognized accreditation body. Candidates considered will need strong knowledge in Photoshop/Illustrator, have excellent creativity, excellent communication abilities including written, good coordinating skills and the...

graphic promoting Aug. 11, 2021 ARPA Listening Post.

City seeks public input on use of $18.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Rachel Kilburg

The City is seeking community input on how to spend $18.3 million awarded to Iowa City through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Residents are invited to participate in a listening session from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St. City staff will be in attendance to receive input from residents about how ARPA funds should be distributed.

Residents can also take an online survey , which is available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Ideas for how to spend the funds can also be sent to...

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Iowa City Police serve warrant connected to recent shooting incidents

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 11:45am
Police

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at approximately 8 a.m., the Iowa City Metro Special Response Team served a search warrant at the following address:

10 Stanwyck Dr.

The warrants were served without incident and this is an on-going, active investigation. No further information regarding potential criminal charges or items seized will be released at this time.

Community members experiencing trauma as a result of this warrant service or the recent shooting incidents are encouraged to contact Mobile Crisis Outreach at 1-855-581-8111.

Iowa City Municipal Airport

Young Eagles program offering free flights to kids

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Michael Tharp
Iowa City Municipal Airport

Know a child or teen who dreams of flying? The Iowa City Municipal Airport is hosting an event that can fulfill those wishes.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the airport, 1801 Riverside Drive, the Young Eagles youth aviation education program will be providing young people who have an interest in aviation an opportunity to take to the skies with a local pilot.

The Young Eagles program will pair youth with pilots who are volunteer members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)...

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Public Art Matching Fund Program now accepting applications

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Neighborhood Outreach

The City of Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) announces the availability of matching funds up to $2,000 for public art projects.

Funded through the Iowa City Public Art Program, visual, audio, or performance-based art such as sculpture, murals, performances, readings, interactive exhibits, video projections, soundscapes, spoken word, and other mediums, will be considered.

To be eligible, proposals must be for projects created by Iowa City artists that will be publicly accessible and viewable within Iowa City city limits. Art may be displayed or performed on...

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