Map of downtown Iowa City tow-away zone

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

Monday, February 1, 2021 - 10:15am
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

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

Towing will impact the following streets: Prentiss to Market, Madison to Gilbert, as well as N. Clinton Street from Market to Church. 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-street parking...

Cars are shown parked on a snowbound street.

City urges residents to move cars off-street before snowstorm

Friday, January 29, 2021 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

A snowstorm is slated to hit Iowa City this weekend, once again bringing large amounts of snow. Forecasts predict anywhere between three to eight inches of total accumulation between Saturday, Jan. 30, and Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021.

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 . Vehicles...

Map of downtown Iowa City tow-away zone

Downtown towing begins at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, for snow removal

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 1:45pm
Contact: 
Brock Holub
Streets and traffic engineering

Crews will remove snow in Downtown Iowa City overnight Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, beginning at 2 a.m. Vehicles parked in tow-away zones will be removed.

Towing will impact the following streets: Prentiss to Market, Madison to Gilbert, as well as N. Clinton Street from Market to Church. 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-street parking...

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...

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