A man cutting a downed limb in his yard.

Tips for storm debris cleanup in Iowa City

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan

Storms rolled through Iowa City Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, bringing with them wind and rain that knocked down tree branches and limbs throughout the City.

Forestry staff is not able to remove debris on private property. Homeowners and landlords are advised to contact a private tree company if assistance is needed.

Residents can report downed trees and large branches impacting the public right-of-way using the ICgovXpress mobile app, online at www.icgov.org/ICgovXpress , or by calling 319-356-5000.

The app is available for...

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center closed for temporary planned power outage

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has closed for Tuesday, September 10, 2019, due to a planned power outage.

The outage is expected to last most of the day, with business returning to normal Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Animal Center staff asks that all licenses and normal business be conducted on Wednesday.

Woodside Place closed for resurfacing work

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Woodside Place has been closed from Greenwood Drive to Woodside Drive for resurfacing work.

Weather permitting, it is anticipated that Woodside Place will reopen to normal traffic by Monday, September 23, 2019.

Effective immediately, the inbound Oakcrest and Night/Weekend Oakcrest bus routes will detour due to the work.

The following bus stops will be temporarily out of service due to the road work:

Woodside Place and Greenwood Drive (stop 8120) Greenwood Drive and Benton Street (stop 8121) Benton Street and Seville Apartments (stop 8122) Benton Street and...

Ped Mall Update: Linn Street to reopen to traffic

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Public Works

South Linn Street should reopen to traffic next week as the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project moves closer to completion.

On the east end of the project last week, bricks have been laid all the way to South Linn Street. Most plants and trees have been planted as well.

This week, more benches will be installed in the area, along with pavers, planters, and some final sidewalk work.

Most fences should be moved past the west Ped Mall entrance of the Iowa City Public Library this week. If weather cooperates, construction will enter its final stage on the east part of...

Video Update: Jingle Cross, Pet Licenses, and more

Monday, September 9, 2019 - 7:00am
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 Jingle Cross & World Cup of Cyclo-Cross, how to register your pet, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: 2019 Jingle Cross Jingle Cross & World Cup of Cyclo-Cross

Get ready for three days of exciting races, fun events, and family-friendly activities during this annual...

A box of household hazardous materials like paint and engine oil is shown.

Household Hazardous Materials collection event scheduled for Friday at East Side Recycling Center

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center will sponsor a mobile household hazardous materials collection event from 8-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE in Iowa City. There is no cost to participate.

Residents of Iowa City and other communities in rural areas of Johnson County, as well as residents of Kalona and Riverside, may dispose of one box of household hazardous materials per household.

Accepted items include:

Oil-based paint Household cleaners Non-alkaline batteries such as rechargeable or cell phone batteries...

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Financial Report is now available

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 2:15pm
Contact: 
Jacklyn Fleagle
Finance

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended June 30, 2019 is now available at www.icgov.org/budget . This report provides information on the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances.

The quarterly finance report is required by the City Council’s Financial and Fiscal Policies.

For more information on the report, contact...

Video Update: Dog Paddle, Kids Market, and more

Monday, September 2, 2019 - 7:45am
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 annual Dog Paddle at City Park Pool, how to register for Kids Day at the Farmers Market, and more. Click the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Dog Paddle Dog Paddle

Bring your four-legged friends to City Park for a pooch-only day at the pool! Learn how this fun event supports the Iowa City...

Landfill Hazardous Waste entrance

Pardon our construction!

Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Communications

The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center is excited to announce an upcoming minor construction project on the main office building. The project will extend the overhang where household hazardous materials (HHM) are received by appointment. This will allow customers to pull through more easily. During construction, HHM will be accepted by appointment on the back (east) side of the facility at the overhead door. Customers should use Lane #3 to pull around the building.

Please visit www.icgov.org/hazardouswaste for more...

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