The City of Iowa City is making funding available for community-led climate action initiatives.

The Climate Action Grant program is designed to empower Iowa City students, businesses, and organizations to take climate action and lead fellow community members in supporting activities that promote energy efficiency, encourage low or no-emissions transportation, support and promote sustainable lifestyle choices, and promote climate preparedness and resilience.

Applications for this grant will be accepted Monday, March 14 through noon on Monday, April 11, 2022.

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As many university students and residents prepare to head out of town for spring break, the City asks travelers to park their cars off of City streets.

Vehicles parked on the street must be moved every 48-hours, so moving off-street is required if you plan to be out of town for more than two days. Moving off-street allows City staff to clean streets, removing winter-related debris as the weather allows.

As a result of the investigation of an armed subject on Tuesday, March 8, in the 100 Block of S. Westminster St., Iowa City police have arrested Caleb McDowell, 29, of Iowa City. McDowell faces the following charges:

Our first notable snowstorm in February just ended. Here's what Iowa City residents should know.

With the snowfall of about 2.5 inches ending around 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, sidewalks in Iowa City must be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended, for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians. Those who do not remove snow and ice may be fined.

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and those who require sidewalk access for their commutes to work, school, and other needs, snow should be...