Ped Mall Update: Story Wall finished

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 4:15pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Engineering

The Story Wall at Black Hawk Mini Park has been finished, marking another completion in the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project.

Now complete, the Story Wall illustrates the history of Black Hawk Mini Park, as well as displays plaques celebrating some of Iowa City's most famous residents.

On the east end of College Street by the Iowa City Public Library, all planter footings have been installed and the planter walls have gone up. The storm sewer work has also been finished, meaning crews will begin grading and paving this week.

At the west end of College Street,...

Graphic for Party in the Park event.

Party in the Park Presents: Carnival Games at Kiwanis Park

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll

Stop by the Party in the Park at Kiwanis Park on Thursday, July 18, 2019 for carnival games, live music, and fun crafts!

The party will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the park, 1519 Teg Drive, where there will be ring toss games, giant checkers, cup stacking, and fun carnival themed games.

Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs! There will be live entertainment performed by Iowa City native, and contestant on both "The Voice" and "American Idol" TV shows, Abbie Callahan.

The evening’s guided craft activities will include making paper-curled insects and...

Video Update: Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening, Downtown Sidewalk Sales, and more

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 7:45am
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 grand opening of Riverfront Crossings Park, the annual Downtown Sidewalk Sales, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening

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Weatherdance Fountain temporarily turned off for inspection

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers

The Weatherdance Fountain has been temporarily shutoff for an upcoming Iowa Department of Public Health inspection.

The expected date for the fountain to be turned back on for the season is Tuesday, July 16, 2019, if no major issues are discovered during the inspection.

For more information about the fountain, contact Scott Sovers are scott-sovers@iowa-city.org , or at 319-356-5142.

Senior Center closed Friday for water main work

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 10:00am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Senior Center will be closed Friday, July 12, 2019, due to water main repair work nearby.

The water main in the 300 and 400 blocks of Washington Street will be shut off starting at 6:30 a.m. Friday, as part of the Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements Project. The Senior Center is located in the 300 block of Washington.

Water is expected to be turned back on later that morning. The Senior Center will reopen Saturday morning for classes and extended member access.

For more information about the Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project, contact Scott...

Graphic with pictures of ice cream advertising Tunes and Treats.

Tunes and Treats at North Market Square Sunday

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Recreation

Enjoy some cold treats while listening to music from the Iowa City Community Band this Sunday.

Tunes and Treats will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019 at North Market Square Park, 600 Fairchild St. The Iowa City Community Band will perform a free concert alongside the free ice cream, so bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the free music.

Two officers pose with the Iowa City Police Chief.

ICPD swears in two new police officers

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Police

Two new police officers have joined the Iowa City Police Department.

Andrew Bratek and Jon York were sworn in by Police Chief Jody Matherly during a ceremony on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at City Hall.

Officer York, 26, of Victor, graduated from high school in the Hartwick-Ladora-Victor Community School District. Before joining the ICPD, Officer York worked as a police officer for the Carroll Police Department and worked as a security officer for the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Officer Bratek, 24, originally from Fort Madison, earned a Masters of...

Eastbound Court St. from Muscatine to 1st to close for repairs

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 1:15pm
Communications

Weather permitting, beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the eastbound lane of Court Street from Muscatine Avenue to 1st Avenue will be closed to through traffic as crews perform pavement repairs.

The repairs will mean a detour bus route will be in place. The repairs are expected to be completed by Monday, July 15, 2019.

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are to take note of this construction and to seek an alternate route or allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through all construction areas....

Graphic detailing when Party in the Park Happy Hollow Park will take place.

Party in the Park Presents: Happy Hollow Park

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Thursdays in July just got more fun!

Spend your Thursday evening outdoors for Party in the Park at Happy Hollow Park from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the park, 800 Brown St. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, craft-making, and live music.

Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit and soak up the tunes from the Old Capitol String Band. The evening’s crafts will include making paper llamas while learning llama fun-facts and creating colorful pompom tassels.

Other outdoor activities will feature the Happy Hollow playground, hula hoops, chalk,...

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