Glass recycling bins painted purple and black at the South Riverside Recycling Center

Video Update: Glass Recycling, Utility Discount Program, and Event Facility Rentals

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a new look for glass recycling drop-off bins, a discount on utility bills for qualifying customers, and how to reserve a Parks and Rec facility for your next gathering. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

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Various dogs in sweaters are shown.

Thornberry Dog Sweater Pawty set for March 5

Friday, February 25, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Dog Sweater Pawty from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Thornberry Dog Park, 1867 Foster Road.

The dog sweater contest will begin at 2 p.m. and will include three judged categories:

Most (P)ugly Sweater Most Unique Sweater Best Friends Costume (Dog and Human Combo)

Sweaters and costumes may be homemade or store-bought; but as always, creativity will be key!

Each dog may be entered into one category and will be registered upon entrance. There is no registration fee. A prize will be awarded to the...

First big February snow – shovel sidewalks within 24 hours of snow

Friday, February 25, 2022 - 9:30am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

Our first notable snowstorm in February just ended. Here's what Iowa City residents should know.

With the snowfall of about 2.5 inches ending around 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, sidewalks in Iowa City must be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended, for sidewalks to be used safely by pedestrians. Those who do not remove snow and ice may be fined.

Snow and ice removal

To ensure the well-being of neighbors and those who require sidewalk access for their commutes to work, school, and other needs, snow should be...

Map of Second Avenue Bridge Construction Project.

Public meeting set for Second Avenue bridge replacement, March 2, 2022

Friday, February 25, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Melissa Clow
Part of 2nd Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project by Engineering

The City's Engineering division will host a public information meeting to discuss construction of the Second Avenue bridge over Ralston Creek.

The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, via Zoom . The meeting is open to neighbors, Court Hill Trail users, or other interested community members,

The 2019 biannual bridge inspection rated the bridge as in need of replacement. The bridge deck has cracks, is spalling and the surface is delaminating...

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Update: Iowa City Police respond to report of suspicious male near school

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston

Update: Following an investigation, Iowa City police located the person who approached a group of children walking to school on Feb. 23, 2022. Police spoke with the man and believe his actions were not intended to cause alarm or be harmful.

Press release from Feb. 23, 2022:

At 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, Iowa City police responded to Lucas Elementary School, 830 Southlawn Dr., for a report of a suspicious male who approached a group of children as they walked to school.

The children reported they were walking in the area of Shamrock Drive and Arbor Drive...

Public information meeting for Court Street reconstruction held March 9, 2022

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Contact: 
Ethan Yoder
Court Street Reconstruction Project

Note: Since the meeting has already been held, a recording of the meeting is available to view via YouTube.

The City is hosting a virtual open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, to present the upcoming Court Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

A formal presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. The design consultant and City staff will be available to answer questions following the presentation.

The project...

Iowa City Fire Department announces new hires, promotion, and commendations

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 9:30am
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department welcomed two new firefighters during a badge-pinning ceremony at Fire Station 4 on Friday, Feb. Feb. 18, 2022. The department also announced a promotion and two commendations.

Firefighter Sal Aleto is from Creston. Aleto was hired for the position of firefighter and has been assigned to Shift A at Station 1. Firefighter Chris Kenly is originally from Southern California and previously served as a volunteer firefighter in Fairfield. Kenly was hired for the position of firefighter and assigned to Shift C at Station 1.

Firefighters Aleto and Kenly...

A calculator is shown next to a small wooden house.

City Council approves maximum property tax levy

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Finance

Iowa City Council conducted a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, where they approved setting the maximum property tax levy for specific levies for the FY2023 budget. The signed resolution can be viewed online.

For detailed budget information, visit www.icgov.org/budget.

Questions can be directed to Finance Director Nicole Davies at 319-356-5085 or email...

Video Update: One Book Two Book, Human Rights Youth Awards, and Root for Trees

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 7:15am
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a festival celebrating young authors and readers, nominations for the Human Rights Youth Awards, and a voucher program for Iowa City residents to purchase a new tree. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update.

Iowa City Update: One Book Two Book One Book Two Book

This annual celebration of children’s literature is back with...

Human Rights Commission selects Chair, Vice Chair for 2022

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 4:00pm
Equity and Human Rights

At its January 25, 2022 meeting, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission elected Jason Glass as Chair and Ashley Lindley as Vice Chair. Both Glass and Lindley have served on the commission since 2020.

“Part of being Chair is ensuring productive meetings and discussion, which I hope to do," Glass said. "More importantly, I want to engage our outstanding commissioners and the larger Iowa City community in finding ways to bring people together. In a time of so many divisions, we can help to bridge the divide.”

Glass is a Lecturer in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of...

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