Annual water quality report now available online

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Jonathan Durst
Water

The City of Iowa City has posted its latest water quality report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to its website at www.icgov.org/ccreport . The 2021 report indicates that Iowa City drinking water far surpasses all federal and state drinking water quality standards.

Iowa City’s water supply is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Since 1999, the EPA has required municipalities to report to its residents each year on the quality of its drinking water...

Mayor Teague proclaims May Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AA & NHPI) in Iowa City during the Tuesday, May 3, 2022, City Council meeting. The proclamation celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

In 1977, Congress passed, and President Jimmy Carter signed, a joint resolution designating the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific American...

Iowa City Fire Department responds to structure fire

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 1:00pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Fire Department

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 536 Olive St. at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Firefighters arrived on scene at 7:14 a.m. and encountered a fire in the home's detached garage that spread into the attic space. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes. Damage to the structure is estimated at $10,000.

There were no reported injuries and the fire remains under investigation.

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Iowa City Police Department advises community members to be aware of potential scams

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
Ann Thompson
Police

The Iowa City Police Department would like to remind all community members to be mindful of potential scams. While advances in technology have greatly improved our lives, making things like banking and staying in touch with loved ones easier; they have also created opportunities for people with ill-intent to take advantage of that technology for criminal purposes.

Often times, scammers target members of the community who might not be fully familiar with the technology they possess, depriving them of money or personal information. The Iowa City Police Department receives an...

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Mayor Teague proclaims May Jewish American Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Equity and Human Rights

Mayor Bruce Teague proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Iowa City during the Tuesday, May 3, 2022, City Council meeting. The full proclamation can be read here .

According to the American Jewish Archives , in 1654, after Portugal recaptured Brazil and expelled Jews and Protestants, a ship carrying twenty-three Jewish people arrived in New...

Iowa City Animal Services investigates dog bite

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a report of a dog bite. The individual reported being near an apartment building in the 600 Block of South Dubuque Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, when they were bitten by a dog described as a brown and black pit bull terrier. The dog was with a woman described as being approximately 5'5" tall.

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 Animal...

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 12:15pm
Contact: 
Lee Hermiston
Police

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Iowa City Police Department to remind all motorists that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As May approaches with warmer temperatures throughout the country, the unofficial start of the summer road travel season begins. Safe riding and driving practices - and cooperation from all road users - will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.

NHTSA reports that in 2020, there were 5,579 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes,...

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Video Update: Creating Homeownership Opportunities, Farmers Market, and more

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 7:45am
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 partnership with GreenState Credit Union to close the racial homeownership gap in Iowa City, the opening day of the Iowa City Farmers Market, and much more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Creating Homeownership Opportunities...
An aerial photo of the Iowa River in Iowa City includes text: AA Bond rating from Moody's for 49 straight years.

City of Iowa City again earns Aaa bond rating

Friday, April 29, 2022 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Nicole Davies
Finance

Moody's Investors Service has awarded the City of Iowa City the highest credit rating possible, an Aaa bond rating, for its outstanding general obligation debt.

The City has maintained an Aaa rating since November 1973. The top tier Aaa rating ranks Iowa City among the most financially stable cities in the state of Iowa and the nation.

The Moody's rating is used by banking authorities and investors to evaluate the potential risk of loans, bonds, and other financial transactions with municipalities and other governmental entities. A top rating by Moody's, a global market...

Surveying And Mapping crews to begin work throughout Iowa City neighborhoods

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Jonathan Durst
Water

The City of Iowa City has contracted the services of Surveying And Mapping (SAM), LLC, who will begin mapping the City's water and fiber assets in May 2022. This process typically consists of inspecting utility features, using global positioning system (GPS), and equipment. Their work will be ongoing from May through October 2022.

What residents can expect

Residents may notice SAM crews as they survey public infrastructure (i.e. hydrants, valves, boxes, and poles). Most of the work will occur between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Some work may take place...

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