Market Street to close for pavement resurfacing

Monday, July 3, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Dave Panos
Public Works

Beginning on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, Market Street, from Clinton St. to Madison St. will be closed to through traffic. A detour route will be posted and will use Clinton St., Burlington St., and Madison St. This closure is necessary to complete pavement resurfacing work on Market Street.

It is anticipated Market Street will reopen to traffic by the end of day on Thursday, July 6.

Drivers are to take note of this work and to take an alternate route during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling in construction areas.

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Video Update: Riverfront Crossings Park, Ice Cream Social and more

Sunday, July 2, 2017 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include phase one of the Riverfront Crossings Park, an ice cream social at North Market Square and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

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Riverfront Crossings Park

Discover the transformation taking place during phase one of the Riverfront Crossings Park project....

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City of Iowa City announces Fourth of July holiday schedule

Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City of Iowa City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.

Airport : The office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 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 Adoption Center : Closed Tuesday.

Landfill : Closed Tuesday.

Library : Closed Tuesday.

Oakland Cemetery : Closed Tuesday.

Parking...

Farm to Street Dinner

Tickets for Farm to Street Dinner go on sale July 1

Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Tammy Neumann
Communications

Tickets go on sale July 1, 2017 at midnight for the second annual Farm to Street Dinner hosted by the City of Iowa City in partnership with the Downtown District and Johnson County.

The dinner will take place Thursday, August 17, 2017 outside, in the middle of North Linn Street in Iowa City. This special event supports the local food economy, while bringing the community together to share a delicious six-course meal, using locally sourced ingredients prepared by some of Iowa City’s most talented...

Residents reminded that firework use in Iowa City is illegal

Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Brian Greer
Communications

Be a good neighbor and celebrate Independence Day safely.

Recent state law changes allow for the sale of fireworks in the State of Iowa. However, the launch of consumer fireworks remains prohibited within City limits. Novelty fireworks, like sparklers and snakes, are allowed.

Violators face fines between $250-$650. To report illegal fireworks in Iowa City, call the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-6800. That line is available 24-7.

If you want to see a great fireworks show, check out the fireworks display that will close out the Iowa City Jazz Festival on...

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Arrest Warrant issued in Ricky Lillie murder investigation

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Scott Gaarde
Police

Update 7/19 at 12:31 p.m .

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Curtis Cortez Jones charging him with Murder in the First Degree for the murder of Ricky Lillie on June 27, 2017.

Over the course of the investigation, Jones was identified as entering Lillie’s cab and taking an uninterrupted cab ride to the 500 block of Ernest Street. Jones then shot Lillie in the head, and was observed on surveillance video leaving the location where Lillie was found.

Jones is currently being held in the Washington County Jail in Washington...

Transit schedule changes for Jazz Fest 2017

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton
Transportation

Several Transit changes will go into effect for the Iowa City Jazz Festival, happening Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2, 2017.

To allow for festival set-up, starting at 6 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017, the bus interchange will move from Washington and Clinton Streets to a temporary location on Court Street between Clinton and Dubuque Streets, next to the Court Street Transportation Center, until the service day concludes on Monday, July 3. There will be no transit service on Tuesday, July 4, due to the holiday. Normal bus service using the main transit interchange will resume...

Iowa City Landfill rate changes and a new secured load policy go into effect July 1, 2017

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Landfill and Recycling Center

On July 1, 2017, minimum charges and rates to recycle several items will increase at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center.

Minimum waste fees will increase to $6.50 for Iowa City customers and $7 for other communities and Johnson County residents

Televisions and computer monitors cannot be landfilled and must be recycled. The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center can recycle televisions and computer monitors, as well as most other electronics. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore at the East Side Recycling Center also recycles electronics on behalf of the...

Video Update: Jazz Festival, Youth Camps and more

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 4:30pm
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 Iowa City Jazz Festival, the Emergency Services Youth Camps and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2017 Iowa City Jazz Festival

Iowa City Jazz Festival

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