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Iowa City Senior Center announces rebrand

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The Iowa City/Johnson County senior center, formerly known as The Center, announced its rebranded name and logo.

Now called the Iowa City Senior Center, the updated name clarifies their identity, celebrating where they are located, who they serve, and what they offer. The new logo, with the curved, connected letters ICSC, is a visual representation of their values of connection, curiosity, and activity. The color shift between shades of blue signifies adaptability and openness to change–indicative of both the organization and the people they serve.

ICSC’s coordinator...

Paid Internship Opportunity

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

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...

Iowa City offers 2022 Leaf Vacuum Program information

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The first day of the City's Leaf Vacuum program begins soon: Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Printed maps are available in City utility bills and also at the information desk in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., and the Streets Division office at 3800 Napoleon Lane. Maps are also available online at www.icgov.org/leafvacuum . Here are a few tips to make the process go more smoothly and efficiently:

Scheduling The Leaf Vacuum Program will begin Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Zones #3 & #4, and will proceed in numerical order, moving to Zone...

Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9; plan ahead to stay safe

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Brian Greer
Fire Department

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, 2022. This year's theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM” and the Iowa City Fire Department is returning to Iowa City schools to teach students about fire safety for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Iowa City Fire Department recognizes Fire Prevention Week by traveling to each elementary school in Iowa City during the week and presenting an educational, interactive, and fun program to all Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students. A recorded version of the program will be available to the general public on the...

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Mayor Bruce Teague proclaims Oct. 10 Indigenous Peoples' Day

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Iowa City. The proclamation was signed at the Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, City Council meeting.

A growing number of local governments have recognized that, as our understanding of history changes, so must our commemorative events. The proclamation encourages educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and join the City in committing to oppose and overcome systemic racism and injustices.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed...

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Halloween Guide for Iowa City activities

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 1:30pm
Communications

Halloween is just around the corner, and the City has plenty of spooky fun for the entire family to enjoy! The City’s official Halloween trick-or-treat hours set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Below are activities being held by our various departments:

Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department Free Movie Screening of Coco When: Friday, October 14, 2022, with activities starting at 6 p.m., the movie starting at 7 p.m. Where: Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St, Iowa City, IA What: Iowa City Parks and...
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Transit Notice: 5-Lower Muscatine detour announced for Oct. 4-Oct. 16

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 10:00am
Transportation

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, the 5-Lower Muscatine/Kirkwood bus will be detoured due to road work on the east side of Fairmeadows Boulevard, south of Highway 6.

Outbound buses will continue on the normal route.

Inbound buses will service The Quarters using the Frontage Road as usual, but will then detour to Hollywood Boulevard. Buses will continue to Sycamore Street, Highway 6, and South First Avenue then left back onto Lower Muscatine Road. Eastdale Plaza (Stop 7134) and Proctor and Gamble (Stop 7218) customers can access the inbound 5 - Lower Muscatine / Kirkwood...

Make a Difference in the Community – Apply to Serve

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

The City of Iowa City is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Human Rights Commission. Each vacancy is a full term that starts on Jan. 1, 2023, and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. Service is on a volunteer basis. The Human Rights Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St.

The duties of the Commission involve:

Disseminating information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights Planning programs and activities designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions...
A map of the detour for the Scott Blvd. and First Ave. intersection closure in Oct. 2022.

Intersection of First and Scott to be closed starting Oct. 6; detours announced

Monday, October 3, 2022 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Justin Harland
Engineering

To complete the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard Intersection Improvements project, the intersection will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. This closure is dependent on weather.

The new roundabout in the area will be open once the closure is finished. Depending on weather, the intersection should reopen Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

During the closure, a detour route will be posted and includes North Dodge Street, North Governor Street, Burlington Street, Muscatine Avenue, Court Street, and First Avenue.

For information on road construction in Iowa City, visit...

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Love Food, Fight Waste: Freeze and preserve your extra food

Monday, October 3, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jane Wilch
Resource Management

Winter is coming… but what are you going to do with all that zucchini that needs to be used now? You can save food for months – like hitting a “pause” button on it – by freezing or canning, and it just might surprise you how many different types of food can be preserved for long periods of time.

Below are just a few of many tips and facts on food preservation included in this month’s topic, so visit www.icgov.org/lovefood for more information.

Freezing 101 Package food in portion sizes before freezing. Use airtight containers or...

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