Whether it be pie baking, family gathering, turkey roasting, or gift giving, there is no doubt we are entering a festive time of year! Once the pumpkins start to decay, the turkey has been successfully carved, and the presents are all unwrapped, what do you do with all the “stuff” that is leftover?

With holidays and celebrations come some unique environmental impacts. Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for a pumpkin spice-themed discussion of all things holidays. You’ll learn what to do with those pumpkins, turkey bones, that shiny...

We love our City Park Pool!

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been working on a Master Plan that will help guide park development and maintenance priorities over the next several years. City Park Pool renovations are currently scheduled for the summer of 2025.

Some of the bigger projects have been pushed to the forefront due to the condition of facilities. One of these projects is the cherished City Park Pool – a pool that has welcomed community members for 73 years!

City Park Pool was designed with the assistance of our very own...

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a report of a dog bite. The individual reported being bit around 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, on the corner of South Governor and East Burlington streets. The dog was described as a medium sized dog that appeared to be a breed of hunting dog. The dog was accompanied by a couple was described as in their early 30s.

Iowa City Animal Services is looking to locate the owner of the dog for information regarding its rabies vaccination history. If anyone has information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City...

The Office of Equity & Human Rights is hiring for an hourly student intern. The tentative duration of the internship is January to May 2023 with variable daytime hours totaling 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The wage is $15 per hour.

The internship will include creating content for the Office’s Instagram through graphic design and assisting in the creativity and promotion of upcoming events. Further duties are researching and writing articles on equity, inclusion, belonging, and access for the monthly newsletter - The Lens, and creating initiatives and...