Cars are shown parked on a snowbound street.

City urges residents to move cars off-street before snowstorm

Monday, January 25, 2021 - 11:00am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

A serious snowstorm is slated to hit much of Iowa, bringing large amounts of snow to Iowa City. Forecasts predict anywhere between six to 12 inches of total accumulation between 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, and the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2020.

The City is urging all residents to park their cars off-street so plows can efficiently clear roads of snow. If off-street parking is not available, residents should consider alternative parking arrangements. For example, vehicles can be moved to a Downtown Parking ramp...

An image of an Iowa City snow plow.

Crews to tow parts of Iowa, Jefferson, College, Washington, Prentiss, Clinton streets for snow plowing

Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 9:15am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City will tow vehicles to allow plows to clear the entire width of the street beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited in posted areas. Vehicles that are not moved will be towed. Crews posted 'No Parking Due to Maintenance' signs at least 48-hours in advance in impacted areas.

UI students should pay special attention, as many park their vehicles on the street in these areas.

Tow Schedules

Crews will begin at 7 a.m. Vehicles should be off the street before crews begin work at 7 a.m.

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An image of an Iowa City snow plow.

Crews to tow parts of Iowa, Jefferson, College, Washington, Prentiss, Dubuque, Clinton streets for snow plowing

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

The City of Iowa City will tow vehicles to allow plows to clear the entire width of the street beginning at 7 a.m. on both Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited in posted areas. Vehicles that are not moved will be towed. Crews will post 'No Parking Due to Maintenance' signs at least 48-hours in advance, beginning Monday, Jan. 4.

UI students should pay special attention, as many park their vehicles on the street in these areas.

Tow Schedules

Crews will begin at 7 a.m. on both days. Vehicles should be off the...

Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Jan. 5, 2021, for snow removal

Monday, January 4, 2021 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Crews will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City overnight Tuesday, Jan. 5, 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...

A sign showing tow-away zones in Downtown Iowa City.

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...

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Partial trail closure at City Park scheduled for Dec. 16, 17

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 4:00pm
Streets and traffic engineering

A section of trail at City Park, 200 Park Road, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, and Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, as City crews conduct tree work in the area.

The impacted section is part of the Iowa River Trail just north East Park Road and the Park Road Bridge. Work should be concluded by Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

Parking temporarily banned on portions of S. Summit St., S. Governor St., S. Lucas St., & E. Court St., & E. Washington St. for leaf removal

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:15am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

“No Parking Due to Maintenance – Tow Away Zone” signs have been posted on portions of five City streets to facilitate leaf removal on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

On Tuesday, November 17, the following streets were posted for leaf removal that will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 20:

The 300-600 Blocks of S. Summit St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Governor St. The 300-500 Blocks of S. Lucas St. The 1000 Block of E. Court St. The 1100 Block of E. Washington St.

Cars should be removed from the streets before 7 a.m. Cars that are found on the street in front of leaf piles will be...

Leaf Map for 2020

Leaf Vacuum Program to begin final pass of the City

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Leaf crews will begin the final pass of the City in Zone #1 after Zone #7 has been completed. We anticipate this being on either the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 18, or the morning of Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

We will then proceed in numerical order and will move into Zone #2 after Zone #1 has been completed. Crews will not return to any of the zones once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area has been collected or for piles not collected due to parked cars.

Please keep in mind, the continuation of the program is...

Leaf Vacuum Program to Begin Final Pass of the City

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 9:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

Leaf crews will begin the final pass of the City in Zone #1 after Zone #7 has been completed. We anticipate this being on either the afternoon of Wednesday, November 18th or the morning of Thursday, November 19th.

We will then proceed in numerical order and will move into Zone #2 after Zone #1 has been completed. Crews will not return to any of the zones once collection has been completed. Additionally, crews will not return for piles raked after the area has been collected or for piles not collected due to parked cars.

Please keep in mind, the continuation of the program...

Leaf vacuum to clear some one-way streets November 18

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 8:45am
Contact: 
Toni Davis
Streets and traffic engineering

The Iowa City leaf vacuum will visit the following one-way streets on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020:

Market Street (south side – odd numbered properties)

Jefferson Street (north side – even numbered properties)

Dodge Street (east side – even numbered properties)

Governor Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

Clapp Street (west side – odd numbered properties)

In order to ensure the pickup of your leaves, have all piles raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. A police vehicle will escort the leaf vacuum because it travels the wrong...

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