Iowa City Police arrest two following robbery investigation

Friday, April 28, 2017 - 10:38am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

On April 27, 2017 the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) Investigations arrested two people on multiple charges including robbery, burglary, and kidnapping.

According to the victim, on April 23 Christopher L. Bertling, 21, and Joseph M. Williams, 20, entered the victims residence while displaying a knife and informing the victim he was being robbed. Bertling and Williams then assaulted the victim, fled the residence with the victim’s wallet and a large amount of prescription medication.

Over the course of the investigation it was determined that on April 26, Williams made...

Annual Shop with a Cop fundraising begins for 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 3:38pm
Contact: 
Denise Brotherton
Police

The Iowa City Police Association Local 16 has begun its annual fundraising for the Shop with a Cop program. Iowa City police officers, along with emergency communications operators, police records personnel and volunteers have donated their time to make the event possible.

The fundraising is done by phone, but donations can also be dropped off at the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington St.. Phone calls will continue through the end of June 2017.

Shop with a Cop pairs an underprivileged child with a police officer to shop for needed clothing and school supplies...

Animal Services seeks help locating dog after bite

Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 11:50am
Police

Iowa City Animal Services needs the public's help identifying a dog and its owner after a recent bite.

The dog was in vehicle going through a drive-through at 1861 Lower Muscatine Road when it bit an employee around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The dog is described as a black lab-type breed and was in a light green and tan Suburu station wagon.

Animal Services wants to verify the dog's rabies vaccination status.

Anyone with information should contact Iowa City Animal Services at 319-356-5295.

Celebrate Local History in May at ICPL

Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 9:19am
Contact: 
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library

Get ready to learn more about local history with the Iowa City Public Library’s Weber Days.

Our annual celebration of local history is held every May in honor of Iowa City’s unofficial historian, the late Irving B. Weber. May also is National Historical Preservation Month. This year’s lineup of programming is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the community they call home.

Preschool Storytime with Ellen Buchanan – Celebrate Children’s Book Week

Wednesday, May 3, 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Storytime Room

Celebrate Weber Days...

City of Iowa City earns Aaa bond rating

Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 8:14am
Contact: 
Dennis Bockenstedt
Finance Administration

Moody's Investors Service has awarded the City of Iowa City the highest credit rating possible, an Aaa bond rating, for its upcoming 2017 general obligation bond issue. The City has maintained an Aaa rating since November 1973 on its general obligation bonded debt. The top tier Aaa rating ranks Iowa City among the most financially stable cities in the state of Iowa and the nation.

The Moody’s rating is used by banking authorities and investors to evaluate the potential risk of loans, bonds, and other financial transactions with municipalities and other governmental entities. A top...

Family-friendly swim carnival scheduled April 29

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 10:26am
Parks and Recreation

On Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department (ICPRD) will host the "Splashes for Scholarships" family aquatics carnival at Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym. The carnival will include water games, inflatables, food, a silent auction, and the chance to dunk a firefighter. Tickets will be sold at the door for $1 each. Proceeds from the purchase of carnival tickets will support ICPRD's swim lesson scholarship program so every child has the opportunity to learn how to swim. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. Splashes for...

Plastic bags no longer offered at Farmers Market

Farmers Market season opens Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 10:25am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Parks and Recreation

Grab your baskets, bags and boxes and make your way to Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, 405 E. Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. to load up on fresh local foods and goods at opening day of the 2017 Iowa City Farmers Market. Iowa City's Farmers Markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp from the first week in May through the last week in October. During construction on the Chauncey building, Market Music and patron seating will be available near City Hall and on the east side of the ramp. Credit, debit and Electronic Benefit Transfer cards...

Iowa City Police Department releases preliminary autopsy results in homicide investigation

Monday, April 24, 2017 - 8:25am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

The Iowa City Police Department is releasing the preliminary autopsy results in Sunday's homicide investigation. The Johnson County Medical Examiner’s office relayed that the cause of 34-year-old Jonathan Wieseler's death was the result of a gunshot wound and the manner of death was a homicide.

The ICPD believes this incident is an isolated event and the department is actively investigating all leads. The ICPD is still seeking the public’s assistance in developing additional leads as well as persons in the general vicinity of 518 S. Capitol St., particularly between the hours of 10...

Video Update: Curb ramp project, Coffee with a Cop, and more

Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 3:21pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include new curb ramps, Coffee with a Cop, and two fun sporting events. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Curb Ramp Project

Watch to learn why ten intersections are having curb ramps installed this spring.

Coffee with a Cop ...

Iowa City Parks and Recreation summer activity registration opens Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Friday, April 21, 2017 - 10:13am
Parks and Recreation

Take a look at all that Iowa City Parks and Recreation can offer you and your family this season. The Summer Recreation Activity Guide is now available online and in hardcopy at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 200 S. Gilbert St. and Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym, 2701 Bradford Drive.

Online and in-person registration will open Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Online registration opens at 12:01 a.m. To view class descriptions and register online,...

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