A map of the 2022 Downtown Block Party.

Downtown Block Party road closures, transit changes announced

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

The City has announced the road closures and transit changes for the Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

The Downtown Block Party is a yearly celebration organized by the Iowa City Downtown District. This sprawling Downtown event is fun for the entire family, and features live music, games like tennis and sand volleyball, activities like giant chess and video games, a silent disco, and much more. The party runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Several road closures will be in place during the event and will begin at 5 a.m. Saturday:

Iowa Avenue from Clinton to...
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Transit Alert: Lower Muscatine (Route 5) detour begins August 17

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Transportation

Effective on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, the 5-Lower Muscatine bus route will be detouring due to road work on Lower Muscatine Road between South First Avenue to Highway 6.

The outbound stops located at Earl May (stop 7214) and Lower Muscatine Avenue and Fairmeadows Blvd. (stop 7108); and the inbound stops located at Fairmeadows Blvd. and Lower Muscatine Avenue (stop 7218) and Eastdale Plaza (stop 7134) will be closed for the duration of the project.

Passengers who use the affected stops are advised to use the McDonald’s stops (7102 and 7219) or the Fairmeadows and Hollywood...

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4th of July closings announced for City

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

The City's annual fireworks display will take place after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum as part Iowa City Jazz Festival, presented by the Summer of the Arts.

4th of July closures and schedule adjustments:

Airport: The office will be closed, but Jet Air will be open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 24-hour self-serve fuel will be available.

Animal Care and...

Video Update: Mi Casa, Your Casa, Fireworks Ordinance, and more

Monday, June 20, 2022 - 7:00am
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include an interactive public art exhibit in the heart of downtown, a reminder that fireworks are illegal to use in Iowa City, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Mi Casa, Your Casa Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0

Learn about a new...

Fireworks are illegal to use in Iowa City; avoid a $250 fine

Friday, June 17, 2022 - 8:00am
Communications

Due to public safety concerns, the use of fireworks inside city limits is prohibited, and violators can face a minimum $250 fine.

Why can I buy fireworks in Iowa City, but not use them here?

Changes to state law in 2017, and most recently the 2022 State Legislature session, prevent cities from prohibiting or restricting locations for the sale of fireworks, but does allow counties and cities to determine their own regulations regarding the use of consumer fireworks.

Use of fireworks in unincorporated parts of Johnson County are also illegal without a...

No swimming at Terry Trueblood Recreational Area allowed due to bacteria level

Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Tyler Baird
Parks and Recreation

Currently, there is no swimming permitted at Terry Trueblood Recreational Area, 579 McCollister Blvd. This advisory is due to the level of E. Coli detected in Sand Lake and will last indefinitely until water quality improves.

Advisories are generally updated on Fridays of each week. Check for updates at www.icgov.org/parks . For other questions, contact Parks and Forestry Superintendent Tyler Baird at tbaird@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5100 x2069.

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Iowa City Police serve warrant connected to recent shooting incidents

Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

On Thursday, June 16, 2022, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the Iowa City Metro Special Response Team served a search warrant related to recent shooting incidents at 1019 Carver Street. In order to protect both the public and responding officers, two armored vehicles were used to serve the warrant.

The warrant was 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...

A map of the parade route and street closures for the 2022 Iowa City Pride parade and festival in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa City Pride road closures announced for June 18

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Communications

The City has announced road closures for the Iowa City Pride festival and parade on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Road closures will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday to allow festival vendors to set up. The following roads will be closed:

Linn Street from Iowa Avenue to the Linn Street alley just north of the Iowa City Public Library. Washington Street from Dubuque to Linn streets.

On-street parking will not be allowed on these streets starting at 6 a.m. until the festival has concluded, which will be late Saturday night.

Parade

The Pride parade will begin at noon at College...

The logo for Johnson County government.

Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application appeal process to take place through June 23

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 9:15am
Communications

The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application appeal process began on Monday, June 13, and will end at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

The appeal process is for applicants who need to provide additional documentation or information to be considered eligible for the program. All individuals who applied for the program have received notification of the status of their application through the email address they submitted when they applied.

Johnson County received 2,596 applications for the program. Of those applications, 2,067 have been determined to be eligible...

Protect your pet during excessive heat

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

As heat index values climb to dangerously high levels this week, please remember that your pets need protection from the heat just as much as the human members of your household.

Iowa City Animal Services recommends these tips from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:

Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not...

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