Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a multi-day celebration of the strides we’ve taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a culinary tour of Iowa City, and a major milestone at the Farmers Market. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

As we strive to reach net-zero emissions, take part in...

The City's Donation Drive-Thru was the one-day donation and recycling event on Sunday, July 24, 2022, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp.

In a span of four hours, over four tons (approximately 8,246 pounds) of materials were saved from the landfill and diverted through recycling and donation programs. Below is a recap of materials diverted at the event with estimated weights.

Effective Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, the 11-Rochester route will detour inbound and outbound due to road work closing Rochester Avenue between Montrose Avenue and Windsor Drive. The Rochester route will use Jefferson Street to Glendale Road to Ashwood Drive for inbound and outbound travel. The work is expected to be ongoing through November 2022.

The inbound bus stops located at Rochester Avenue and Windsor Drive (stop 7415), Rochester Avenue and 7th Avenue (stop 7413), and Rochester Avenue and Mott Street (stop 7409), and the outbound bus stops located at Rochester Avenue and Mott...

Prevent landfill fires by properly disposing of batteries and battery-containing items like cell phones, wristwatches, or Bluetooth speakers via City drop-off recycling programs.

When a battery ends up in the trash and eventually makes its way to the landfill, heavy equipment that compacts trash can damage the battery. A damaged battery can spark and ignite a fire or release hazardous material into the landfill or environment.

Residents of Johnson County and the cities of Kalona and Riverside can recycle single-use (such as alkaline) and rechargeable (such as lithium-ion)...