Due to road resurfacing within Oakland Cemetery, the main entrance will be closed to traffic and several roads will be blocked off beginning Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21. Limited access will be maintained through the Reno Street entrance during this work, but visitors are encouraged to avoid the area while work is being done.

Due to safety concerns, pedestrians are also discouraged during the construction activity.

Please contact Cemetery Superintendent Russell Buffington with questions or concerns at ...

The City of Iowa City Water Division has begun its annual fire hydrant flushing and maintenance program, which will continue through the summer.

Fire hydrants are a crucial public safety component, providing water for fire protection, as well as to flush the municipal water system after a water main break or service work. Hydrants will be inspected and repaired to ensure reliability during emergencies.

As part of this process, rust from iron pipes may be released and can cause temporary tap water discoloration. If this happens, let the water run until it clears. Wash...

The Iowa City Land Management, Permitting, and Licensing software will undergo planned updates on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, 2022, causing a disruption of related online City services.

This software is used by Building Inspections, Housing Inspections, the Urban Planning Division, and the Public Works Department. Alcoholic beverage licenses and permits through the City Clerk's Office will also be impacting.

During this time, the public will have limited access to these records and will be unable to apply or pay for permits, licenses, or land use cases or to...

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will conduct controlled prairie burns at select City parks over the month of April.

Due to the highly unpredictable nature of weather, wind, and ground conditions, there are no guaranteed dates for controlled burns for any of the parks. Burns typically occur between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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...