Administrative offices at City Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The City is partnering with several local organizations to host a series of events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. To learn more, visit www.icgov.org/mlk2018 .

Offices or facilities that will be closed or will operate on a revised schedule include:

Airport : Office will be closed, but Jet Air (FBO) will be open regular business hours. Details at...

Iowa City Parks and Recreation staff will unveil a new mural at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in conjunction with the monthly Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The mural is sponsored by the Iowa City Public Art program and based around the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

The mural, "Exploring Iowa’s Renewable Energy," uses visual, sound, and tactile elements to provide visitors with an interactive experience that...

The December Park Bench newsletter is now available at www.icgov.org/parkbench .

This a monthly e-newsletter is designed to help keep the community informed of the events, programs, classes, registration deadlines and other news taking place in the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. To subscribe, visit www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions .

A controlled burn at Hickory Hill Park is scheduled, weather pending, during the week of Nov. 27, 2017. Park users should expect partial closures.

A comprehensive burn plan was prepared and approved by the Iowa City Fire Department, and considerations will be made for wind direction and required weather conditions. Privately-owned land areas and structures will be protected, and fire breaks will be established along all sides of the burn area.

Seasonal burning of native vegetation in Iowa promotes species diversity, habitat and suppression of invasive species. Controlled...