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Another snowstorm?! City reminds residents that sidewalks should be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall

Saturday, January 2, 2021 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Housing Inspection Services

If it feels like you just got done shoveling, you’re in good company. Our end of December snowstorm brought some beautiful white fluff, but it was a heavy fluff. Thanks to our residents for taking care of business and clearing those walks.

To ensure the safety of neighbors, dog-walkers, and those who require sidewalk access, snow should be cleared within 24-hours of a one-inch or greater snowfall, or after any accumulation of ice has ended. Doing so helps protect the many pedestrians who use sidewalks daily in Iowa City.

Those who do not remove snow and ice could face a...

Community Connection: Trails-to-Table Challenge serves dual purposes during the pandemic

Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 7:30am
Contact: 
Bruce Teague
Communications
Community Connection: Trails to Table

Community Connection is a video series that highlights the different people and organizations in our community. Each episode, Mayor Bruce Teague interviews guests about a variety of issues that are important to our residents.

In this episode, learn how you can participate in the Trails-to-Table Challenge , which is raising funds...

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Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021, for snow removal

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Crews will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City overnight Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, beginning at 2 a.m. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Towing will impact Prentiss Street to Market Street, Madison Street to Gilbert Street, as well as N. Clinton Street from Market Street to Church Street. The parking in these areas are metered spots, which do not permit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Follow all posted parking signs to prevent your vehicle from being towed.

Vehicles can be moved to a Downtown Parking ramp , or to on...

A video thumbnail showing sidewalks being cleared in Iowa City.

Clear your sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall in Iowa City

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Stan Laverman
Neighborhood and Development Services

A reminder, sidewalks 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.

Sidewalk policy

Property owners are responsible for the ice and snow removal from all sidewalks that abut their private property.

The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared down to concrete. Renters should check their leases to see if their landlord has transferred the responsibility of snow and ice removal to them.

Clearing curb ramps...
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City Transit delayed due to snow; Manville Heights route detoured

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 4:00pm
Contact: 
Darian Nagle-Gamm
Communications

Iowa City Transit is currently experiencing delays throughout the system due to heavy snow. These delays are expected to continue as the storm moves through the area. Riders should check the Transit App for arrival predictions and to track bus locations.

Detours

One segment of the Manville Heights route is currently detoured as a traffic accident has blocked access to the route. It will be bypassing Laura Drive and stop 8082 at the Forest View Trailer Park. Passengers can catch the Manville Heights route at stop 8081 at the Foster Road and Laura Drive intersection.

Riders...

Animal Care and Adoption Center closing at 4:30 p.m. due to snow

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 3:45pm
Contact: 
Chris Whitmore
Animal Shelter

Due to continued heavy snow, the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

The center is expected to reopen at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, with its normal COVID-19 level of service. For more information on the center's COVID-19 protocols, visit icanimalcenter.org .

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City now accepting applications for affordable housing, public service funding

Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:00am
Contact: 
Brianna Thul
Community Development

The City is now accepting applications from organizations for public services, public facilities, and affordable housing projects for Fiscal Year 2021. Applications are due by noon on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.

Types of funding available

Aid to Agencies (A2A) provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits providing public services. The City expects approximately $30,000 to be available for emerging agencies that have not recently received A2A funding.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)...

Video Update: Budget Sessions, Compost Holiday Trees, and Recycle Holiday Lights

Sunday, December 27, 2020 - 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 opportunities to follow along with City budget planning, how to compost your holiday tree, and recycling options for broken holiday lights. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Budget Work Sessions Watch Budget Work...

New holiday schedule for curbside collection this year; Christmas tree pickup begins

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Jennifer Jordan
Resource Management

A new schedule for curbside recycling and garbage collection will be in place for the 2020 Christmas holiday and 2021 New Year’s holiday. Routes normally collected on Fridays will instead be picked up a day early, on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, and Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in addition to Thursday's normal routes. Please have items to the curb by 7 a.m.

Christmas/Holiday trees

Natural, unflocked holiday trees may be brought to the curb for collection at any time. Remove all decorations first and do not place your tree in a plastic bag.

However, due to the New Year's holiday,...

Video Update: Restructuring the Police, Social Justice Grants, and more

Sunday, December 20, 2020 - 7:30pm
Contact: 
Jack Brooks
Communications

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs and events. Topics this week include how you can provide feedback on a plan to restructure the police, a grant opportunity to enhance social justice and racial equity in our community, and more. Select the image below to watch Iowa City Update .

Iowa City Update: Preliminary Plan to Restructure Police...

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